Lewis Porter

Lewis A. Porter On July 5, 2012, our family lost its beloved Patriarch from complications of the old age of 95. Lew was born November 18, 1916 in Dresden, Kansas to Myron and Birdie Baldwin Porter. In 1918, he came to Idaho in a rail car from Kansas where his family settled in Howe. Later, he moved to Twin Falls after his parents divorced. He attended Twin Falls schools, graduating in 1935. In 1939, he went to National Schools in Los Angeles where he graduated in January, 1939 with a degree in Diesel Mechanics. On December 24, 1939 Lew married the love of his life, Arlean Morton. They were married 54 years when Arlean died in 1994. He later married Oradell Basleein 1995. Lew had a delivery service he ran on his motorcycle and also delivered newspapers. He also worked for the gold mines in Jarbidge, Nevada until they closed due to the War in 1941. His other jobs included owning and operating Kimberly Motors for many years while Arlean did the bookkeeping. He also served on Kimberly City Council and was instrumental in starting Kimberly Good Neighbor Days. In 1980, he and Arlean were named Good Neighbors. For many years, Lew attended Crossroads United Methodist Church and had a special connection with Pastor Jerry Steele. Lew was preceded in death by his wife, Arlean; his son, David; and brother, Merrill. Surviving are his daughter, Naomi; son, Roy; daughter-in-law, Velma; daughter-in-law, Kim; and wife, Oradell, of Florida. Grandchildren: Alan (Donna), Twila (Mike), Jerry (Shauna),Debbie (Fred), Connie, Nickie (Shad), Matt, and Ryan. Great -Grandchildren: Makala, Tyrell (Tausha), Shayla, Logan, Ashley, Lonna (Nick), Tiara, and Shalana. Great-Great-Grandchildren: Lindsay Lou and Roscoe. A visitation will be held Sunday, July 8th from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home. The funeral will be held Monday, July 9th at 10:00 a.m. also at Parke's. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. The family would like to specially thank Melissa, Ron, Barb, and the rest of the staff at Curry Retirement Estates for the wonderful care Lew received the last 10 months. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in Lew's honor to Curry Retirement Estates.