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William Porter Obituary

William S. Porter November 16, 1924 - February 19, 2009 Former resident of Diablo William S. Porter, age 84, passed away Thursday morning, February 19, 2009 in Danville, CA. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Jeanne; son, Ford; daughter-in-law, Wendy; daughter, Mandy; grandchildren, Will, Katherine, and Tim. Bill was a native of California. He was born and raised in Hermosa Beach. He retired from Chevron in 1990 after more than 40 years. Donations in his name can be made to: Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano Counties, Box 6324, Concord, CA 94524 Wilson & Kratzer - Danville (925) 820-2999

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Feb. 23, 2009.

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Nicole Bloom

March 3, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Gigi Herold

February 25, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you all! I can't tell you how sorry I am.

Peggy Munkdale

February 25, 2009

Dear Porter Family~

I was very sorry to hear about the loss of Bill. May you enjoy the many wonderful memories of a well lived life together. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kelli Johnston

February 23, 2009

Bill was a wonderful man and even though I hadn't known him for more that a few years I treasure the time I spent with him. He was a "character" and shared many wonderful stories and insights. He was the only man I knew who still liked an "old fashioned" from time to time. That was always sentimental for me because it reminded me of my late grandfather and the similar "charm" both men had. Bill had great dignity, compassion and grace in the way he lived and it was an honor to have know him.

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