Howard B. Porter, Sr.
July 27, 2012
Howard B. Porter, Sr., 90, died Friday, July 27, 2012, at Iowa Lutheran Medical Center. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, August 1, 2012, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street, with burial following at Highland Memory Gardens. A visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.
Howard was born August 25, 1921, to Mary and Benjamin Porter. He was a bus driver for Jefferson Lines for 37 years. Howard is a member of the Southgate Masonic Lodge, 32nd degree Mason, and past member of the Rainbow Girls, DeMolay, and Toastmaster Club.
Howard is survived by his wife, Irene, sons, Howard, Jr.,and Alan (Theresa), and granddaughter, Megan.
Online condolences may be sent to:
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Roger Tanquist
08/20/2012
Irene, Alan, and Howard, Jr.
I was saddened to learn of Howard's death. Sorry I never got to know Howard, Jr.
For over 35 years we had lots of good times together. Howard's love of fireworks, humor, fishing, and carnival rides will always be remembered.
His smoked bullheads were a real treat!
During this difficult time, may it help to know that others care.
Allen Anderson
08/09/2012
Howard:
I didn't hear about the loss of your
father until today (August 9). Rick
Thompson told me.
I am sorry for your loss and my
heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family.
Give me a call sometime. I would enjoy talking to you again after all these years. I live in Norwalk.
Mary Lou Stout
08/01/2012
Howard-
We were so sorry to see your dad's obituary in the paper. We didn't see it in time for me to make arrangements to go to the funeral today. Take care and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary Lou & Dave
Kathleen Propst Gunzenhauser
08/01/2012
Dear Irene, I saw in the paper that you lost your dear husband, Howard. You had a long life together and I am sure you will feel his loss for a long time to come. Keith and I send our sincere sympathy.
We live in Urbandale and have for 8 years, after having lived on an acreage near Van Meter for 27 years. We have a son, Bruce who is an engineer and a daughter, Bonnie, who is a college professor.
I hope you are well and that you remember me.........a close friend of Mary Ann Woolway.
Sincerely, Kathleen Gunzenhauser