Obituary – Betty Jean Porter – Waukee, IA (formerly of Christopher)

Betty Jean Porter, 87, of Waukee, IA and formerly of Christopher, IL, passed away March 21, 2013 at Legacy Pointe Nursing Center in Waukee, IA.

She was born January 21, 1926 in Christopher to Carl “Sam” Rowland and Joyce (Mosely) Rowland.

She married Paul Porter on November 8, 1946 and he survives in Waukee, IA.

Mrs. Porter was a homemaker and a member of the Heartland Christian Church in Marion, IL.

Throughout the years, Betty and Paul lived in Christopher, IL, Springfield, IL, Detroit, MI, Salem, NH, St. Louis, MO, Austin, TX, and Marion, IL. For the last year, they have been residents of Waukee, IA

Mrs. Porter is survived by her children, Joyce Clingan, of Urbandale, IA and Paula (Bruce) Leggett, of Coeurv’ Alene, Idaho.

Also surviving is grandchildren Melinda Davis, Angie (Rusty) Lawler and Ryan (Brie) Leggett; great-grandchildren Riley Lawlar, Breckon Lawlar, Maddox Lawlar, Macy Davis, Bradly Leggett and Caleb Leggett; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Dean (Dolores) Rowland of Springfield, IL.

Mrs. Porter was preceded in death by her parents, one sister Delores Rogers and two brothers Kenneth Rowland and Ed Rowland.

Mrs. Porter’s wishes were to be cremated with graveside services that will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Masonic & Oddfellows Cemetery, in Benton, IL with the Rev. Randy Allison officiating.

Friends and family are asked to meet at the cemetery.

Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher is in charge of arrangements. For more information visit gilbertfuneralhomes.com.