Kathryn Porter
March 30, 2017
Kathryn Porter
Of Des Moines, Iowa
Kathryn Porter, age 83, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2017. She was born on January 28, 1934 to Roy and Bernice Arrowood in Des Moines, Iowa.
Kathryn was a life-long Des Moines resident. She retired from Lutheran Hospital after many years of working in Central Services. Kathryn was very artistic she made beautiful porcelain dolls and loved to make crafts. She also, was a skilled gardener with a green thumb. Kathryn especially enjoyed cooking meals for her family and friends. She will be dearly missed.
She is survived by her children, Jack (Lupe) Eaton, William (Jennifer) Eaton, Pamela Eaton, and Janis (Les) Kopaska; step-children, LeRoy Porter, Joe Porter, and Andrew Porter; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Bernice Martin; and many other family and friends.
Kathryn was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Porter; parents; daughter, Judi; great-grandchild, Zachary; and siblings, Naomi Halsted and Maryanne Shineflew.
Celebration of Kathryn’s Life will be held at a later date.
Condolences may be expressed at: HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Darrin Hawthorne
04/14/2017
Grandma,bet your blowing smoke-rings up there as I write.I learned so much from you grandma and you were right about everything.The vultures would come around after you leave.I nnever ever met anyone so ready to go to heaven as you were.You said youd worry bout Andy,hes missing you but everyone is helping him .im gonna think of you every single day grandma.love you wiyh all my heart.darrin
Carol Lynn Mathis
04/05/2017
Bernice, I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your sister, Kathryn. I remember her as a gentle and sweet person whom I enjoyed knowing. My sympathy to you and your family. Carol
Becky and Wade Porter
04/02/2017
So sorry to hear of Katie passing away. She was a really great lady. Kate and Les let us stay at their home one night and we had a great visit with them, I will always remember that. Prayers and God Bless
Janie Hendricks
04/02/2017
So sorry for your loss. Kathryn was a special lady and loved her family. She will be missed. Janie
Lee Roy W. Porter, Jr.
04/01/2017
Grandma I will see you in heaven Gods Speed!!! Love always!!!!!!!