David C. Porter, of Sammamish, passed away Monday, Nov. 10, 2014, at Swedish Hospital in Seattle. He was 76.
David Porter Jr.
David was born Dec. 27, 1937 in Astoria, Oregon, to David and Martha Porter. He was raised in Corvallis, Oregon, where he graduated from Corvallis High School in 1957.
Following high school, David entered the United States Navy, serving in the Pacific and during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Following his honorable service to his country, he furthered his education at Oregon State University.
On Nov. 20, 1964 David married Jo Ann Larkin Key in Corvallis, Oregon. They moved to Seattle in 1966 and settled in Issaquah, in 1973, where they raised two beautiful children. David’s working career started with Foremost Dairies in Seattle. He would go on to take a position as a truck driver with Safeway in 1973.
David retired in 2001 after 28 years of loyal service. After his retirement, he went back to work for University House in Issaquah and MV Transportation in Bellevue.
In his leisure time, David enjoyed fishing, volunteering as a lighthouse keeper at the New Dungeness Light House Station in Sequim, ocean beaches, watching maritime vessels and tugs navigate the Columbia River and, most importantly, spending time with his family. He also was an avid Oregon State Beaver fan.
A prolific story teller and collector of friends, David made friends wherever he went. His quick wit and charm endeared him to many. David possessed a deep and abiding faith in Christ and he loved faithfully serving at Eastridge Church. A strong and courageous husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, he is deeply missed!
Survivors include his loving wife Jo, of Sammamish; children Marti Fourtner and Matthew Porter; sister Jayne Merz; four grandchildren, Emily, Ally, Trevor and Luke Fourtner; and numerous extended family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests remembrances to the Eastridge Church Turkey Giveaway. This was something close to David’s Heart.
A celebration of David’s life will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, at Eastridge Church in Issaquah.
Friends are invited to view photos, get directions and share memories in the family’s online guest book at www.flintofts.com.
— Flintoft’s Funeral Home and Crematory, 392-6444