Susan Jane Porter

Susan Jane Porter
With her family at her side, Susan entered her new eternal home on March 26, 2009. She was born in Columbus, Ind., on Feb. 8, 1951, to parents Estal and Helen Critzer. Raised and educated in Indiana, Susan receiving her Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana State University and was a member of the Beta Zi Sorority. With nearly 35 years of marriage together, Susan and Randy were married on May 25, 1974. She will be remembered by her family and friends as someone who loved life, knew how to have fun, and was a caring, compassionate and nurturing person.
During her lifetime she traveled to all 50 states and numerous countries, including the time she lived in Europe and Asia until she moved to Barstow in 1992. In 1996 she began working at the Veterans Home of California as an Activities Coordinator, retiring in 2006. She continued supporting the residents there as a volunteer. She was actively involved in various ministries of St. Joseph Catholic Church, volunteering her time at the soup kitchen and the annual Valyermo Festival.
Susan was a fanatic Indiana Pacer fan. Her hobbies included motorcycle riding, the beach, camping, being in the great outdoors, traveling and volunteering. She loved helping others and spending time with her family. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, and a member of the American Cruisers Motorcycle Club.
Susan is survived by her loving husband, Randy D. Porter, of Barstow; son, Zebulon T. Porter of Barstow; daughter, Jessica A. Rodriguez of Barstow; granddaughters, Avery E. Porter, Madison C. Porter and Emma L. Rodriquez all of Barstow; sister, Amy J. Singleton, of Columbus, Ind.; nieces, Celena Smith, of Columbus, Ind., and Amy Adams, of Salina Kansas; nephew, Josh Mattson, of Portland, Ore.; son-in-law and daughter-in-law, Vincent D. Rodriguez and Heather A. Porter, both of Barstow.
A Celebration of Susan's Life will be held at 10 a.m., on Thursday April 2, 2009, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 505 East Mountain View, in Barstow. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made in Susan's name, to the St. Joseph Soup Kitchen, 505 East Mountain View, Barstow, Calif., 92311.
Arrangements entrusted to Horizon Memorial Services of Barstow, 252-5222.