Lester R. Porter Lester Rogers Porter passed away at the age of 100 on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016, in Murray, Utah. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22, in the Heritage Ward Chapel, 47 W. Clay Park Drive in Murray. A viewing to be held prior to the funeral at 11 a.m. Born Aug. 1, 1916, in Joseph City, he was the oldest son of Aaron Bond and Jane Rogers Porter. His life span included life on the cattle range, college and an LDS mission, after which he married Maurine Gonzalez on Dec. 18, 1940. He was a dedicated husband and father of four. His life was devoted to hard work, teaching correct principles and integrity. He was an electrician by trade, builder, engineer, mechanic, gardener and scriptorian. He served in many capacities in the LDS church over the years. He was committed to his God, family, fellowmen and country, and he leaves a priceless legacy. He was preceded in death by his wife, his son Roger, daughter-in-law Shirley Porter, son-in-law Gene Rawlings, his parents and six siblings. He is survived by three daughters, Marva Rawlings, Minnie (John) Leyland and Diann Porter; five grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; six great-grand-children; 28 step-great-grandchildren; and one brother, Hal Porter of Holbrook.
