Bruce Douglas Porter

I first met Bruce over 40 years ago (in 1976), during his (and my) first trip to Russia. We were both students together in Leningrad at a Russian-language program and became friends. We also were graduate students together at Harvard. I was very saddened to hear recently of his passing. Please accept my sincerest condolences.

Sincerely,
Mark Beissinger
Henry W. Putnam Professor of Politics
Princeton University

Sister Porter, so sorry for your loss. I pray you will feel the love of your Heavenly Father and The Saviour at this time. I too lost my husband on Dec. 28, 2014 so I know how you feel and I know that time helps to heal and all the beautiful memories help.Family and friend help also.I know we will be with our loved ones again till then we hold tight. Do take care sister Portor. A friend in the gospel. Celanie Scoville

We're sorry to hear of his death. We loved him and appreciated the things he did for all LDS people.

I was blessed to take two political science classes from Elder Porter at BYU. He was a wonderful professor-- so witty and engaging. We all loved learning from him. Even though it was obvious that he was a brilliant man, he was always very humble. It was only gradually that we students realized what a renowned expert he was in his field because he never boasted about his accomplishments.

One of my fond memories of him came on a day when my husband was out of town and couldn't watch...

Sister Porter,
My name is John Del Porto. I had the honor of taking care of Elder Porter's dialysis machine 11 years ago when I worked for the U of U Dialysis program. Both of you were always so kind to me. Having had 2 wives pass away, I am so greatful for eternal marriage and the plan of salvation. May God bless you and your family.
John Del Porto

We were so blessed to have Bruce as our Bishop for a short while when we lived in Virginia and loved the guidance and compassion he always showed us. We are so sorry for your loss Susan and pray you will feel the comforting arms of our Father in Heaven around you and your wonderful family. We will always have fond memories and a great love for the Porter family.
All Our Love,
Mike and Connie Bell

Bruce was the best person to work under as I started my family, always emphasizing that family comes first. As my son had a chronic illness, this support was invaluable. His faith and family focus was a model for all. Very fondly, Pat Sowick & family

We are so sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. My husband, Brad Maurer, remembers him fondly as a childhood friend in New Mexico. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you at this time.Love Brad and Cathy Maurer

Bruce was the Sunday School teacher in the Weston Ward while they lived in Massachusetts, long ago. He was absolutely the very best Sunday School teacher I ever had the opportunity to listen to, and we've had some good ones in the greater Boston area, including other GAs. When so many Sunday School lessons are repetitive, even boring, Bruce's were always chock full of things I didn't know..history, culture, influences, context....and with all he taught, intertwined was always a strong...