Kenneth Walter Porter

Kenneth Walter Porter, born August 23,1925 in Spondon, England, passed on March 28th, 2012 on Mercer Island WA, his home for 45 years. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him as a husband, father, grandfather and friend. His passions included mechanical engineering and his association with The Museum of Flight, where his RAF Uniform is on permanent display. He had a lifelong interest in theology, genealogy, and travel, making many visits to his native England. He was active in the Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, volunteered with The Blue Bills teaching students about science, and his men’s discussion group, The Wranglers. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Eleanor (Lyn) Porter, his son, Derek (Kim, Emily, Nathan, Krista), three daughters, Karen (Tom, Ray, Briana, Pete), Diane (Gabriel) and Janice (Peter, Eleanor, John, Alex), numerous relatives in England and many treasured friends far and wide. A Life Celebration & Reception will be held on Saturday, April 7 at 2:00 pm at the Mercer Island Presbyterian Church. For Directions: http://www.mipc.org/directionstomipc/

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