Death Certificate, State of Wyoming
Robert Bruce Porter was born 20 May 1892 in Alma, Nebraska to Thomas Porter and Vannie McCutcheon. He died 16 March 1861 in Jackson, Teton county, Wyoming at age 68. He was buried in the Jackson cemetery. He was survived by his widow Fae Porter.
From the Jackson Hole Guide, Jackson, Wyoming, 23 March 1961
Bruce Porter, Pioneer Jackson Businessman, Rancher, Philanthropist, Called by Death
Funeral services were held Monday at St. John's church for Bruce Porter, long-time resident and developer of Jackson Hole, who passed away 16 March at St. John's Hospital after a long illness. The Episcopal rites were read by Reverend E.C. Dickin.
Impressive military services for a departed comrade were given at the grave and last honors were presented by a firing squad, with Al Disteli blowing taps on the bugle.
Pallbearers were John Ryan, Warren Robertson, Warren May, Gene Moses, Albert Nelson and Bill Wilson.
The firing squad members were Bob Yokel, Archie Chambers, Don Boyer, Stan Wilhelmsen, Floyd Graefe, & John Lamb, Tom Lamb, Jack Richards and DerMont Clark. . Color guards were George Melcoe, Allen Budge, Almer Nelson and Jim Deloney.
Obituary
Robert Bruce Porter, son of Thomas Livingston and Fannie McCutchan Porter, was born at Alma, Nebraska, 20 May 1891. Bruce attended grade and high school at his birthplace.
Bruce's father was a lawyer and the family spent several summers at Grand Lake, Colorado. He developed a great love of the out-of-doors and became exceptionally adept in sports of all kinds.
He taught country school immediately following his graduation from high school. The next year he enrolled in the College of Pharmacy, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska. After graduating he spent only a little time in Denver before coming to Jackson Hole where he began working for Jimmie Simpson in the Jackson Drug Store.
He joined a newly organized unit of the National Guard and in 1917, he along with many others prominent in business and community affairs, was called to active duty in the defense of his country in 1917. His tour of duty took him to France and he was discharged in the spring of 1919.
That fall, after having returned to Jackson Hole, he bought the Jackson Drug Company. The following spring he and Chester Simpson operated a ferry on the Snake River between Jackson and Wilson, after high waters washed away part of the bridge.
In April 1922, he and Ethel Callahan were married. The Porters raised two daughters, Roberta, Mrs. Jay Brazelton, and Jeanine, Mrs. Ralph Gill. Mrs. Ethel Porter died 31 March 1956.
He married Fae Conover in December 1958.
Bruce took an active interest in community affairs. He served with distinction on the school board for 13 years. He was a member of the Wyoming State Senate for 4 years, declining to run for re-election because of his health.
Few people have had a greater impact upon a county than did Bruce. With uncanny ability to sense opportunity, his counsel was constantly sought. Helping financially an amazing number owe their start to his aid and good judgment. Early recognized as a business leader, he later distinguished himself in the livestock industry. His ranch is one of the best in Jackson Hole.
He never outgrew his interest in young people. He was the prime supporter of 4-H club activities here. He taught calisthenics, boxing and wrestling for many years. These classes were held in the old clubhouse, the equipment and other expenses being furnished by him. For years he has taken an entire class in the grade school down to his ranch for an all day spring picnic.
Intensely interested and enthusiastic about the potential of the area, he became a wildlife and landscape photographer of note. A most effective spokesman for the valley, he never tired of selling Jackson Hole.
Bruce was the first commander of the Jackson Hole Post of the American Legion. He supported various service clubs, fraternal organizations, all of the churches as well as business and industry groups. A member and treasurer of St. John's Hospital board of trustees, his aid did much to assure the success of the new building project.
He died 16 March 1961. One brother, Guy, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Fae, daughters, Roberta Brazelton and Jeanine Gill; grandchildren, Robin Ann, Jayan, Elizabeth and Robert Lewis; sisters, Helen Porter Van Spronssen and Lucille Porter and a brother, John Lemoyne. Jackson Hole joins with these in mourning the passing of a good neighbor, respected citizen and dear friend.
Robert Bruce Porter was born 20 May 1892 in Alma, Nebraska to Thomas Porter and Vannie McCutcheon. He died 16 March 1861 in Jackson, Teton county, Wyoming at age 68. He was buried in the Jackson cemetery. He was survived by his widow Fae Porter.
From the Jackson Hole Guide, Jackson, Wyoming, 23 March 1961
Bruce Porter, Pioneer Jackson Businessman, Rancher, Philanthropist, Called by Death
Funeral services were held Monday at St. John's church for Bruce Porter, long-time resident and developer of Jackson Hole, who passed away 16 March at St. John's Hospital after a long illness. The Episcopal rites were read by Reverend E.C. Dickin.
Impressive military services for a departed comrade were given at the grave and last honors were presented by a firing squad, with Al Disteli blowing taps on the bugle.
Pallbearers were John Ryan, Warren Robertson, Warren May, Gene Moses, Albert Nelson and Bill Wilson.
The firing squad members were Bob Yokel, Archie Chambers, Don Boyer, Stan Wilhelmsen, Floyd Graefe, & John Lamb, Tom Lamb, Jack Richards and DerMont Clark. . Color guards were George Melcoe, Allen Budge, Almer Nelson and Jim Deloney.
Obituary
Robert Bruce Porter, son of Thomas Livingston and Fannie McCutchan Porter, was born at Alma, Nebraska, 20 May 1891. Bruce attended grade and high school at his birthplace.
Bruce's father was a lawyer and the family spent several summers at Grand Lake, Colorado. He developed a great love of the out-of-doors and became exceptionally adept in sports of all kinds.
He taught country school immediately following his graduation from high school. The next year he enrolled in the College of Pharmacy, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska. After graduating he spent only a little time in Denver before coming to Jackson Hole where he began working for Jimmie Simpson in the Jackson Drug Store.
He joined a newly organized unit of the National Guard and in 1917, he along with many others prominent in business and community affairs, was called to active duty in the defense of his country in 1917. His tour of duty took him to France and he was discharged in the spring of 1919.
That fall, after having returned to Jackson Hole, he bought the Jackson Drug Company. The following spring he and Chester Simpson operated a ferry on the Snake River between Jackson and Wilson, after high waters washed away part of the bridge.
In April 1922, he and Ethel Callahan were married. The Porters raised two daughters, Roberta, Mrs. Jay Brazelton, and Jeanine, Mrs. Ralph Gill. Mrs. Ethel Porter died 31 March 1956.
He married Fae Conover in December 1958.
Bruce took an active interest in community affairs. He served with distinction on the school board for 13 years. He was a member of the Wyoming State Senate for 4 years, declining to run for re-election because of his health.
Few people have had a greater impact upon a county than did Bruce. With uncanny ability to sense opportunity, his counsel was constantly sought. Helping financially an amazing number owe their start to his aid and good judgment. Early recognized as a business leader, he later distinguished himself in the livestock industry. His ranch is one of the best in Jackson Hole.
He never outgrew his interest in young people. He was the prime supporter of 4-H club activities here. He taught calisthenics, boxing and wrestling for many years. These classes were held in the old clubhouse, the equipment and other expenses being furnished by him. For years he has taken an entire class in the grade school down to his ranch for an all day spring picnic.
Intensely interested and enthusiastic about the potential of the area, he became a wildlife and landscape photographer of note. A most effective spokesman for the valley, he never tired of selling Jackson Hole.
Bruce was the first commander of the Jackson Hole Post of the American Legion. He supported various service clubs, fraternal organizations, all of the churches as well as business and industry groups. A member and treasurer of St. John's Hospital board of trustees, his aid did much to assure the success of the new building project.
He died 16 March 1961. One brother, Guy, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Fae, daughters, Roberta Brazelton and Jeanine Gill; grandchildren, Robin Ann, Jayan, Elizabeth and Robert Lewis; sisters, Helen Porter Van Spronssen and Lucille Porter and a brother, John Lemoyne. Jackson Hole joins with these in mourning the passing of a good neighbor, respected citizen and dear friend.
Death Certificate, State of Wyoming
Robert Bruce Porter was born 20 May 1892 in Alma, Nebraska to Thomas Porter and Vannie McCutcheon. He died 16 March 1861 in Jackson, Teton county, Wyoming at age 68. He was buried in the Jackson cemetery. He was survived by his widow Fae Porter.
From the Jackson Hole Guide, Jackson, Wyoming, 23 March 1961
Bruce Porter, Pioneer Jackson Businessman, Rancher, Philanthropist, Called by Death
Funeral services were held Monday at St. John's church for Bruce Porter, long-time resident and developer of Jackson Hole, who passed away 16 March at St. John's Hospital after a long illness. The Episcopal rites were read by Reverend E.C. Dickin.
Impressive military services for a departed comrade were given at the grave and last honors were presented by a firing squad, with Al Disteli blowing taps on the bugle.
Pallbearers were John Ryan, Warren Robertson, Warren May, Gene Moses, Albert Nelson and Bill Wilson.
The firing squad members were Bob Yokel, Archie Chambers, Don Boyer, Stan Wilhelmsen, Floyd Graefe, & John Lamb, Tom Lamb, Jack Richards and DerMont Clark. . Color guards were George Melcoe, Allen Budge, Almer Nelson and Jim Deloney.
Obituary
Robert Bruce Porter, son of Thomas Livingston and Fannie McCutchan Porter, was born at Alma, Nebraska, 20 May 1891. Bruce attended grade and high school at his birthplace.
Bruce's father was a lawyer and the family spent several summers at Grand Lake, Colorado. He developed a great love of the out-of-doors and became exceptionally adept in sports of all kinds.
He taught country school immediately following his graduation from high school. The next year he enrolled in the College of Pharmacy, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska. After graduating he spent only a little time in Denver before coming to Jackson Hole where he began working for Jimmie Simpson in the Jackson Drug Store.
He joined a newly organized unit of the National Guard and in 1917, he along with many others prominent in business and community affairs, was called to active duty in the defense of his country in 1917. His tour of duty took him to France and he was discharged in the spring of 1919.
That fall, after having returned to Jackson Hole, he bought the Jackson Drug Company. The following spring he and Chester Simpson operated a ferry on the Snake River between Jackson and Wilson, after high waters washed away part of the bridge.
In April 1922, he and Ethel Callahan were married. The Porters raised two daughters, Roberta, Mrs. Jay Brazelton, and Jeanine, Mrs. Ralph Gill. Mrs. Ethel Porter died 31 March 1956.
He married Fae Conover in December 1958.
Bruce took an active interest in community affairs. He served with distinction on the school board for 13 years. He was a member of the Wyoming State Senate for 4 years, declining to run for re-election because of his health.
Few people have had a greater impact upon a county than did Bruce. With uncanny ability to sense opportunity, his counsel was constantly sought. Helping financially an amazing number owe their start to his aid and good judgment. Early recognized as a business leader, he later distinguished himself in the livestock industry. His ranch is one of the best in Jackson Hole.
He never outgrew his interest in young people. He was the prime supporter of 4-H club activities here. He taught calisthenics, boxing and wrestling for many years. These classes were held in the old clubhouse, the equipment and other expenses being furnished by him. For years he has taken an entire class in the grade school down to his ranch for an all day spring picnic.
Intensely interested and enthusiastic about the potential of the area, he became a wildlife and landscape photographer of note. A most effective spokesman for the valley, he never tired of selling Jackson Hole.
Bruce was the first commander of the Jackson Hole Post of the American Legion. He supported various service clubs, fraternal organizations, all of the churches as well as business and industry groups. A member and treasurer of St. John's Hospital board of trustees, his aid did much to assure the success of the new building project.
He died 16 March 1961. One brother, Guy, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Fae, daughters, Roberta Brazelton and Jeanine Gill; grandchildren, Robin Ann, Jayan, Elizabeth and Robert Lewis; sisters, Helen Porter Van Spronssen and Lucille Porter and a brother, John Lemoyne. Jackson Hole joins with these in mourning the passing of a good neighbor, respected citizen and dear friend.
Robert Bruce Porter was born 20 May 1892 in Alma, Nebraska to Thomas Porter and Vannie McCutcheon. He died 16 March 1861 in Jackson, Teton county, Wyoming at age 68. He was buried in the Jackson cemetery. He was survived by his widow Fae Porter.
From the Jackson Hole Guide, Jackson, Wyoming, 23 March 1961
Bruce Porter, Pioneer Jackson Businessman, Rancher, Philanthropist, Called by Death
Funeral services were held Monday at St. John's church for Bruce Porter, long-time resident and developer of Jackson Hole, who passed away 16 March at St. John's Hospital after a long illness. The Episcopal rites were read by Reverend E.C. Dickin.
Impressive military services for a departed comrade were given at the grave and last honors were presented by a firing squad, with Al Disteli blowing taps on the bugle.
Pallbearers were John Ryan, Warren Robertson, Warren May, Gene Moses, Albert Nelson and Bill Wilson.
The firing squad members were Bob Yokel, Archie Chambers, Don Boyer, Stan Wilhelmsen, Floyd Graefe, & John Lamb, Tom Lamb, Jack Richards and DerMont Clark. . Color guards were George Melcoe, Allen Budge, Almer Nelson and Jim Deloney.
Obituary
Robert Bruce Porter, son of Thomas Livingston and Fannie McCutchan Porter, was born at Alma, Nebraska, 20 May 1891. Bruce attended grade and high school at his birthplace.
Bruce's father was a lawyer and the family spent several summers at Grand Lake, Colorado. He developed a great love of the out-of-doors and became exceptionally adept in sports of all kinds.
He taught country school immediately following his graduation from high school. The next year he enrolled in the College of Pharmacy, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska. After graduating he spent only a little time in Denver before coming to Jackson Hole where he began working for Jimmie Simpson in the Jackson Drug Store.
He joined a newly organized unit of the National Guard and in 1917, he along with many others prominent in business and community affairs, was called to active duty in the defense of his country in 1917. His tour of duty took him to France and he was discharged in the spring of 1919.
That fall, after having returned to Jackson Hole, he bought the Jackson Drug Company. The following spring he and Chester Simpson operated a ferry on the Snake River between Jackson and Wilson, after high waters washed away part of the bridge.
In April 1922, he and Ethel Callahan were married. The Porters raised two daughters, Roberta, Mrs. Jay Brazelton, and Jeanine, Mrs. Ralph Gill. Mrs. Ethel Porter died 31 March 1956.
He married Fae Conover in December 1958.
Bruce took an active interest in community affairs. He served with distinction on the school board for 13 years. He was a member of the Wyoming State Senate for 4 years, declining to run for re-election because of his health.
Few people have had a greater impact upon a county than did Bruce. With uncanny ability to sense opportunity, his counsel was constantly sought. Helping financially an amazing number owe their start to his aid and good judgment. Early recognized as a business leader, he later distinguished himself in the livestock industry. His ranch is one of the best in Jackson Hole.
He never outgrew his interest in young people. He was the prime supporter of 4-H club activities here. He taught calisthenics, boxing and wrestling for many years. These classes were held in the old clubhouse, the equipment and other expenses being furnished by him. For years he has taken an entire class in the grade school down to his ranch for an all day spring picnic.
Intensely interested and enthusiastic about the potential of the area, he became a wildlife and landscape photographer of note. A most effective spokesman for the valley, he never tired of selling Jackson Hole.
Bruce was the first commander of the Jackson Hole Post of the American Legion. He supported various service clubs, fraternal organizations, all of the churches as well as business and industry groups. A member and treasurer of St. John's Hospital board of trustees, his aid did much to assure the success of the new building project.
He died 16 March 1961. One brother, Guy, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Fae, daughters, Roberta Brazelton and Jeanine Gill; grandchildren, Robin Ann, Jayan, Elizabeth and Robert Lewis; sisters, Helen Porter Van Spronssen and Lucille Porter and a brother, John Lemoyne. Jackson Hole joins with these in mourning the passing of a good neighbor, respected citizen and dear friend.
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