Donald L. Porter

Age 90 passed away peacefully on March 18, 2013. The son of Frank Porter and Grace Day Porter Leavitt, he was born on May 14, 1922 and grew up in Cedar Falls, Iowa. He served as a B-24 pilot in World War II, flying thirty-two missions over Germany. After the war, Don met Margaret Edwards, the love of his life, at the University of Northern Iowa. They married in Hong Kong in 1949, where Don worked for Chase Manhattan Bank. After Hong Kong, Don and Margaret raised three children while enjoying life in Panama, Trinidad, Argentina, and Venezuela. In 1984 Don and Margaret retired to Old Lyme, CT. Don was a natural storyteller, beautiful painter, ready singer, and great debater. His family and friends will never forget his overflowing energy, wit, charm, and love.

Don is survived by his brother Darrell Porter; his children Mark Porter, Lindsay Diehl, and Sarah Waterbury; and grandchildren McCosh Thayer, Katharine Thayer, Kemper Diehl, Porter Diehl, James Porter, Caleb O’Brien, and Ezra O’Brien.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00pm at Deltona United Church of Christ (1649 Providence Blvd., Deltona, FL) on Saturday, March 23, 2013. All are welcome.