Birth date: Jan 5, 1930 Death date: Mar 27, 2016
Mr. Dale S. Porter, age 86, passed away Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016 at his home in Muskegon. He was born on January 5, 1930 to Stanley and Emily (Weir) Porter and was a lifelong resident of the Muskegon area. Dale married Grace Read Obituary
To Ms. Grace and family,
I never forget our times at your house,
with the fellowship, love and rest in your home. Not forgotten!
Thankful to have gotten to know Dale in our time in Muskegon. A wonderful man of love and peace. Our prayers are with you all.
Dave Young
Dear Grace and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Dale's passing. We can never forget your generosity to us. We appreciate so much and are thankful for the time God led you to lease a car for us just before John's surgeries which called for numerous times we had to drive back and forth to UM Hospital in Ann Arbor. We figured the mileage which was right at 10,000 miles. The old car we had probably would have never made it. Thank you also for the many times you invited us over just to relax,for your chats and for meals which included "pizza."
We were so inspired by your love for God and for the closenss you and Dale had with each other. We pray that as you go through the grieving season that you will sense God's presence, comfort, encouragement, and strength for every member of the family.
So sorry we cannot come at this time.
Love and prayers,
Gordon and Rebecca Lilly
I will never forget Dale. I remember spending Thanksgiving there once, he loved our children!! I hope to see him again!
Pam Young Grass
Uncle Dale, my dad's big brother...a gentler, kinder soul escapes me. Many of my favorite childhood memories were spent at Uncle Dale and Aunt Grace's. As I'm sitting here, reliving all of those times, I honestly cannot recall even a single instance of Uncle Dale being anything other than friendly, cheerful, kind. I could always see him smiling behind a twinkle...eyes wide with excitement and interest whenever he spoke.
Heart full and hurting at the same time right now. I'm missing him terribly, sad that I wasn't able to spend more time with him.
Hugs, Aunt Grace! Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Doug and Myra, Aunt Marion...wishing we could be there to share your sorrow and celebrate his life. I think I see him and my dad sharing a laugh right now.
My earliest memories of my grandpa are the best ones. I remember going to the house to play ball with my brothers and grandpa would pitch to mike and me. We had bonfires after grandpa cleared the brush out back and we would have a good time just enjoying eachother's company. I used to ask him if I could ride his lawnmower every time I visited. My grandpa was a good man and a very strong individual I love him and I will miss him.
This world lost a kind and gentle soul, but heaven gained a star. I am grateful to have known my boys' "Grand Dad". My heart goes out to Grace, Doug, Myra, and the entire family as I am certain he will be sorely missed. Love and hugs to you all, from Mary.
Grandpa taught me to make a paper airplane I've never seen anyone else make. He helped me make the best solar oven and rube goldberg in my class. He was the first person I knew to own a Saturn. He was an loving husband, father, and, grandpa. I'm proud to share his name and thankful beyond words to have had him in my life.
Uncle Dale was just always "there". So hard to realize he is gone. I will forever remember his wonderful smile and generous, loving spirit. I am so grateful he was a part of my life, and I treasure the memories of all us cousins spending time together when we were young at Uncle Dale and Aunt Grace's house. When we were grown, the times together became rare, which made reunions there even more special. My spirit and thoughts and prayers and love will be with you all this week, I miss you.
