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Robert Robinson Porter

Tucson, Arizona

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Robert Robinson Porter 1922 - 2011 scholar, naturalist, and beloved uncle, died peacefully of natural causes on May 4, 2011. He spent the last 25 years of his life in Tucson, serving as an outstanding docent for the Sabino Canyon Volunteer Naturalists organization. A lifelong gourmand and...

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Miss Bob and all he´s done for the SCVN. He was our corner stone!

Bob was my inspiration at Sabino Canyon Volunteer Naturist So knowable and supportive A very special person Joan Eerkes

Fond memories of Uncle Ro hanging around the carpet shop.

Bob was fine person who shaped many lives, including mine. His life was a full one and his talents were many. He is missed.

Uncle Ro: Your dinners, your wisdom, kindness, compassion, and you kept me from flunking out of Yale

Bob as we knew him, SCVN

Bob was an inspiration to all of us at Sabino Canyon. It won't be the same without you. You will always hold a special place in my heart. Joan Eerkes, class of 2001

what a special man. rare as the rarest wildflower. a teacher through and through. a scholar. a gentleman. BRAVISIMO. you'll stay alive in the memories of so many. thank you, Bob. xo siscily scvn 2001

Bob was the consummate teacher. All of us who had the privilege of being his students during our SCVN training benefited from his knowledge, enthusiasm and the challenge of trying to do our best to earn his praise. In fact, just trying to keep up with him was challenge enough! Jan Dowling SCVN Class of 2006

Bridge 8 is for you, Bob
http://sabinocanyonnaturalist.blogspot.com/2011/05/bridge-8-for-bob.html

Thank you for inspiring us to look deeper into Sabino Canyon.
Anne Green
Class of 2007