David Porter (65) passed suddenly on April 28, 2024, with so little time to enjoy his retirement.
David was born in Fort Dodge, IA to Gordon Porter, Sr. and Wanda (Lynch) Porter. David was the 7th of 8 siblings.
David graduated in 1978 from Fort Dodge, IA high school. He later graduated from Iowa Central College in Fort Dodge, IA in auto mechanics. In 1983, David joined the U. S. Air Force at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, as a heating specialist.
David married Cheryl (Vogel) Porter in 1984 in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Cheryl was already the best cook in town. David & Cheryl were best friends and were happy to add to their family with Tiffany Porter (1989) and Sean Porter (1992).
David worked in the auto parts distribution arena until he joined the North Kansas City School District, retiring in May 2023.
David loved being grandpa to Daemion, his grandson. David and Cheryl enjoyed being parents to Tiffany and Sean. David always looked forward to spending time with his siblings at family events. He followed the Kansas City Chiefs, car races, and he tinkered with auto challenges.
David is preceded in death by his mother and father, parents-in-law Jack and Geri Vogel, brothers Bill Porter and Gordy Porter, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl, children Tiffany Porter and Sean Porter, and his grandson Daemion Porter, brothers Mike and Joe Porter and sisters Liz (Steve) Quick, Mary Porter, and Leslie Chamberlain along with sister-in-law Vickie (Dale) Krug.
There will be a celebration of David’s life on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at the Parkville VFW, 11 Main St, Parkville, MO 64152, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. where pictures and stories can be exchanged.
In lieu of flowers for the family, thoughtful donations could be given to Cheryl Porter, 512 NE 42nd St, Kansas City MO 64116.
friend of Tiffany ,Belton ,Missouri
I met Tiffany in 6th grade and from the first time I met Davd he was like a second Dad to me. I loved staying the night and spending time with my second family, he treated all of us kids that came over like we were his own. He was so important to so many people, even if he didnt realize it. He will be greatly missed.
Family Friend ,Kansas City ,Missouri
Condolences to The Entire Family.
Friend of Tiffany Porter ,Kansas City ,Missouri
I met Tiffany when her and I worked as package handlers at FedEx Ground. I got to know her more after the loss of my son. He and her parents took me under their wing and made me feel like family. They got me out of the house and we would go tear up the town. They made me laugh in a time when I really didn’t feel like laughing. I’m so sorry to hear of David’s passing. He was such a kind and gentle soul. May he rest in peace. Tiffany and her family are in my thoughts and prayers.
