James William Porter, 86
Longtime Westwood resident James William Porter, 86, died Oct. 5, 2009, at his residence due to kidney failure.
He was born in Lyman, Neb., to the late Edward and Leona (Phagan) Porter.
Survivors include his wife Ruth; son James; daughters Karin  Azusa, Pamela Murphy of Doyle and Karin   of Westwood; brother Alfred Porter of Washington; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Porter was predeceased by one grandson, four brothers and one sister.
A celebration of his life to include military honors will be at Westwood Cemetery 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17.
An opportunity to express your condolences to the family along with signing the memorial guest register is available online at fehrmanmortuary.com.
The family suggests any remembrances in Jim's memory be made to either Sierra Hospice or the American Legion Post of Chester, CA c/o Fehrman Mortuary, P.O. Box 803, Greenville, CA 95947.