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Kathy J <I>Davis</I> Porter

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Kathy J Davis Porter

Birth
Death
2 Apr 2020 (aged 70)
Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, USA
Burial
Kickapoo (Oak Hill), Peoria County, Illinois, USA Add to Map
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Kathleen J. Porter, 70, of Peoria passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020, at her residence, surrounded by her family and friends, after a courageous fight with cancer.Kathy was born on October 31, 1949, and was raised by her parents, Jeanne Ervin and Don Davis. In 1974, she married Dennis Porter, with whom she had 3 children. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Jeanne Ervin and Don Davis; step-parents, Wini Davis and Bill Ervin; sister, Donna Koehler; and grandson, Cade Schaub. Kathy graduated from Richwoods High School in 1967, where she made several lifelong friendships. She worked for over 50 years and recently retired from PDC Laboratories in April of 2019 after 28 years of service. She spent the first half of her career working for Ozark Airlines, where she found her love for travel and met many dear friends.
In addition to her exceptional work ethic, Kathy loved to travel and shop, but above all, she enjoyed being with her family and friends. Kathy was a devoted and loving, mother, nana, sister, aunt and friend who will be remembered for her smile and laugh. She treasured her children, but she especially loved her role as Nana. Kathy also enjoyed traveling with her friends and had visited places all over the world. All whom loved her dearly will never forget her laughter and undying love and care for them. She will be deeply missed and forever in our hearts.
Kathleen J. Porter, 70, of Peoria passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020, at her residence, surrounded by her family and friends, after a courageous fight with cancer.Kathy was born on October 31, 1949, and was raised by her parents, Jeanne Ervin and Don Davis. In 1974, she married Dennis Porter, with whom she had 3 children. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Jeanne Ervin and Don Davis; step-parents, Wini Davis and Bill Ervin; sister, Donna Koehler; and grandson, Cade Schaub. Kathy graduated from Richwoods High School in 1967, where she made several lifelong friendships. She worked for over 50 years and recently retired from PDC Laboratories in April of 2019 after 28 years of service. She spent the first half of her career working for Ozark Airlines, where she found her love for travel and met many dear friends.
In addition to her exceptional work ethic, Kathy loved to travel and shop, but above all, she enjoyed being with her family and friends. Kathy was a devoted and loving, mother, nana, sister, aunt and friend who will be remembered for her smile and laugh. She treasured her children, but she especially loved her role as Nana. Kathy also enjoyed traveling with her friends and had visited places all over the world. All whom loved her dearly will never forget her laughter and undying love and care for them. She will be deeply missed and forever in our hearts.

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  • Created by: Barb Castelli
  • Added: Jun 30, 2020
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/212011626/kathy_j-porter: accessed ), memorial page for Kathy J Davis Porter (31 Oct 1949–2 Apr 2020), Find a Grave Memorial ID 212011626, citing Saint Patricks Cemetery, Kickapoo (Oak Hill), Peoria County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Barb Castelli (contributor 48736386).