Mary Louise Porter

following a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on August 1,1940 in

Wayne, Nebraska to Everett and Lydia Witte. She went to school in Winside, Nebraska

graduating high school in 1958. She then went to nursing school at Nebraska Methodist

Hospital where she earned her RN and went to work at the hospital.

She married Thomas Porter on September 24, 1961 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in

Winside, Nebraska. They moved to Colorado Springs in 1962 and Mary worked as an

RN at Memorial and Penrose Hospitals. They have two children, Lisa Porter and

Michael Porter and two grandchildren Joshua George and Mariah George.

Mary was a long time active member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. She

developed a very special prayer ministry with “Prayer Shawls.” She crocheted

hundreds of shawls and delivered them to members in need of prayer. She also served

as wedding coordinator and was active in UMW.

Mary was always active in the community. She volunteered at the Cheyenne

Mountain Zoo as a docent, guiding kids on tours, and led school children on hikes at

Palmer Park and the Garden of the Gods. Mary was very involved and interested in

Stephen Ministries. She was a leader and taught classes for new members and had

several people that she ministered to. Mary was a productive volunteer at the Marian

House Soup Kitchen for 25 plus years and proudly ran the Monday Family Room

providing lunch and toys for families and kids. She was also an active member of the

Emboiderer’s Guild of America.

Mary always enjoyed time with friends, having lunch, crocheting and playing bridge.

Most of all Mary enjoyed being a part of all the activities and accomplishments of her

grandchildren. Mary always brought a smile to your face and warmed your heart.

Please join in celebrating Mary’s life on March 25th at 1pm at St. Paul’s United

Methodist Church. Reception following the service. If you were honored with one of

Mary’s prayer shawls, please wear it to the celebration.

Memorial donations may be made to St Paul’s United Methodist Church. 2111

Carlton Ave, Colorado Springs,CO 80909 or to the charity of your choice.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.memorialgardensfuneralhome.com for the Porter family.

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