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Peter Porath Obituary
A celebration of his life will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Ascension Lutheran Church 1440 SE 182nd Gresham, OR
Peter was born November 7, 1970 in Redwood City, California to Dale and Sherry Porath. He was raised in Anchorage, Alaska and graduated from high school there. He married his high school sweetheart Tanisha Wallace on July 25, 1992 in Anchorage. He worked in the family business Porath Architect for many years and graduated from Concordia University with a Bachelor Degree in education. They moved to Estacada in 2001. They began raising chickens. He was known as the Chicken Whisperer and the Poultry Peddler but to his family he was known as a faithful son, loving husband and devoted father of two.
He enjoyed fishing, gardening and anything outdoors.
Survivors include his, wife Tanisha; son, Duke; and daughter Bronwynn all of Estacada; parents, Dale and Sherry Porath of Portland; brother, Jon Porath of Navarre, Florida; sister, Erika Porath of Clackamas, Oregon; mother-in-law Mary Ann Johnson of Estacada.
Contribution may be made to any Wells Fargo in his name for his children.
Estacada Funeral Chapel is in care of the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Peter Porath
Joseph Purvis
March 21, 2021
I shared a locker with Peter at Mears Jr. High, and went to Dimond Hogh with him as well. He was such a great artist, and his laugh...oh man, what a huge laugh he had! So joyful and full of life he was. We were good friends for a brief few years in school. It sucks I read that he is gone so soon. I didnt know him after school, but sounds like he continued to be a solid guy. RIP Peter., we will laugh again one day bud!... Joe Purvis.
Aunt Linda
June 24, 2013
The phrase “Jack of all trades, master of none” could never apply to Peter Porath. I will always remember Pete as putting his all into everything he did, doing nothing half-way, not even when he was a child and lost his temper. Peter worked hard to successfully overcome this by developing tolerance and patience which resulted in him being called a “gentle giant” by many. Peter became a master fisherman, master teacher, master coach, master chef, and a master urban farmer whose poultry expertise was sought by people near and far. His love of history made him a master in the field of ancient and modern history. Peter's greatest accomplishments were being a master son, brother, husband, father, cousin, nephew, and friend. The world needs more people who do what is right because it is the right thing to do, and who will be as good of a role model as Peter Leas Porath was. He is (and will continue to be) deeply loved and missed.
David, Sandra & Caitlin Seibel
May 1, 2013
Sending our thoughts and prayers to family and friends, through this trying time of loss. We became aquainted with Pete when chickens entered our lives over two years ago. He will be remembered to us as the gentle giant, who knew the answer to everything poultry. Who allowed us to invade his privacy and weekend, to come directly to their home/farm when we ended up with roosters, twice. He will truely be missed by all who's lives he touched.
Madeline Wilk
April 16, 2013
Your wife and children are in our thoughts and prayers. We've kept a candle burning in your honor for weeks. Thanks for introducing us to the wonderful world of chicken keeping. Forever remembered for your honesty, humor, and down- to- earth style.
Rest in peace Pete.
In appreciation, the Wilk family
Al Basler
April 16, 2013
Sherry, Dale and family - so sorry to hear of Peter's death. We knew him as a very young man with a ready smile and willingness to be an active part of a growing church. Lost touch with him when he went to Concordia and became a teacher, but it sounds like our Lords hand touched him and he was a positive influence in a lot of young peoples lives - what a wonderful legacy to leave. My the wonderful God that took Peter home be with all of you in your grief, knowing that Peter is surrounded by angels and saints.
Blessings, Al & Lois Basler
Erika Porath
April 12, 2013
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April 10, 2013
So sorry to read this news. He was a genuinely nice man and so happy and helpful. He will be missed greatly.
Jennifer Golick (Latva-Kiskola)
April 8, 2013
I have fond memories of having art competitions in our gradeschool classrooms with Peter. He was a kind person and I give you my best wishes as you mourn the loss of him in this world.
Lorna-Jean Souza
April 8, 2013
Tanisha, Duke, Bronwynn, Mary Ann and the rest of Peter's family,
We are so sorry to hear of Peter's passing and our heartfelt condolences to all of you. Words cannot express how sad we are for your loss. Please know that we are thinking of you and wish you peace. Memories of Peter will be with you always. Take care of each other.
Love Lorna and Sydney
Victoria Knudsen
April 7, 2013
Dale & Sherry... So so sorry to read of Peter's passing. May God keep his loving arms around you during this difficult time.
Jason Christensen
April 7, 2013
Mr. Porath's (Peter techincally now that I have graduated high school according himself) willingness to discuss almost anything was something fresh as a teacher. My thoughts are with the Porath family during this tough time.
April 7, 2013
Peter I will miss you. You are now an Angel in heaven watching over us. RIP-Tara
April 7, 2013
Please accept my deepest sympathies. All of us grieve the loss of our loved one to death. We could not but be deeply saddened by their passing away. God promised this will be a thing of the past. Please look up what he will do with death found at 1 Corinthian15:26 and Jesus promise regarding our loved ones we lost in death found at John 21, 28, 29. May this knowledge help you endure trying times.
Frank & Gail Flavin
April 7, 2013
Our condolences to the Porath family.
Marta Maben
April 7, 2013
I met Pete a few years ago at his family home in Estacada when we gathered for the Purple Bee summer event. He was such a nice man. I was impressed with his cooking skills and the way he treated his family. He will be remembered.
April 7, 2013
I coached Peter when he was a junior varsity lineman at Dimond High School. I remember him as a large and gentle young man. My memories of him are fond and I am sorry for the loss to his family. Please tell his wife and children that an old coach has faith that their father has gone to Heaven and will see them again.
Bill Hawkins, Oil City, PA
Debbie (Calladine) Nait
April 7, 2013
Pete, you are one very special man! I had the honor of knowing you through school, always warm, funny and kind! I wish I could have known you as an adult. You have blessed many lives. You will be missed by many.
Dietrich Moore
April 6, 2013
My fondest memories are of my times in high school, especially playing football. I appreciate the opportunity to be coached by Peter. May you rest in peace.
God Bless
Czeslaw Czapla
April 6, 2013
Pete was a wonderful fellow. I met him at the Urban Farm Store about sixteen months ago, and spoke with him nearly every other weekend since then about all things chicken. He special ordered my birds for me about a year ago and got me started. I will miss his kindness and wisdom. I'm grateful that I had an opportunity to know him. I visited the store today for the first time in a month and just learned of his passing. I had been looking for him in the store before I learned the sorrowful news. I missed him today. Please accept my condolences.
April 6, 2013
Peter is at rest and all of Heaven is gathered around him. Love you guys! Terri Herrick
April 6, 2013
Peter is at rest and all of Heaven is gathered around him. Love you guys! Terri Herrick
Brett Denman
April 6, 2013
Met Pete at Concordia. Spent the summer with him and his family in Anchorage in 1996. He was a great guy. Very funny and smart. May God bless his family. Rest in Peace, Pete. You will be missed.
Pat Waters
April 6, 2013
Pete was my classroom roommate a few years ago, and I so enjoyed getting to know him. So smart, so kind and funny, he made sharing a space much, much fun. He alwys talked about how much his family meant to him. I will miss him very much.
Dan and Mary Christensen
April 6, 2013
We are sorry to hear of Pete's passing.
Sharon Kitashima
April 6, 2013
You were a friend to many,and I am happy to have called you friend. We really only knew each other through our love of chickens, I will miss our conversations Pete, you will be missed in this world. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family at this time of mourning. We celebrate each and every thing you brought to our lives and can see you standing around the coop in heaven "talking poultry".
Beth Essex
April 6, 2013
I knew Pete through all of the kind and generous help that he gave to me and my classroom through the Urban Farm Store. He was a wonderful guy who always took time to explain, discuss and answer questions. He touched many more lives than he probably ever realized. My sympathies, thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family. I know that Pete will be missed by many.
Eric&Nikki Hendricks
April 5, 2013
Dale, Sherry & family ~ We're so sorry to hear of your loss. Too young & too soon. Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.
April 5, 2013
We were very sorry to hear about Pete. We will miss Pete's warm welcome and deep knowledge of chickens when we shop at Urban Farm Store. He was always such a happy enthusiatic guy. I know you will miss him deeply.
Christine Seed
Jim & Carla Porath
April 5, 2013
We are so sorry to hear the circumstances of Peter's passing. Sending thoughts and prayers to his family. God Bless each and every one of you in the days to follow.
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