Eleanor Kline Porter
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On February 23, 2015 @ 10:28 am In 2015,Obituaries | 4 Comments
Eleanor Kline Porter was 84 years when she passed away unexpectedly, at her home in Apple Valley.
Her family will greet guests on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 from 4-7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake and also one hour prior to the service at church. A Celebration of Life Service will be on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 11 am, at Holy Trinity United Methodist Church, 16150 Arcadia Ave. SE, Prior Lake. The Reverend Chad Gilbertson will preside. Eleanor’s pall bearers will be her grandchildren: Laura Porter, Brian Porter, Jennifer Peters, Jason Muelken, Tierney Porter, Alexandra Porter and Zach Schlosser. David Schlosser will be joining them in spirit.
Robert W. and Eleanor (Staff) Kline welcomed into their arms their first of two daughters, Eleanor, born on April 18, 1930 in Abington, PA. The elder sister to Barbara, she grew up in the Philadelphia, PA area. Eleanor spent summers with her parents in Ocean City, New Jersey. She spent countless hours strolling the board walk, stopping to enjoy the rides and eating salt water taffy. Eleanor also enjoyed listening to the big band music, among her favorites being Benny Goodman.
A shy young lady, Eleanor’s parents sent her to attend Friends Central High School. This private school experience changed her personality for life. She enjoyed playing field hockey and lacrosse. Eleanor furthered her education at Earlham College. It was there she met Verne B. Porter. On August 18, 1951 in Bala Cynwyd, PA, they exchanged wedding vows. Verne was soon drafted into the service. They found themselves leaving college and being stationed in Fairbanks, AK. For a short time, Eleanor went to work for the postal service and drew up their first postal route. She and Verne later returned to Earlham to finish college. Eleanor graduated in 1954, with a home economics and teaching degree.
While raising her children, Verne B. III, Robert D, Cheryl Anne and W. Scott, Eleanor was a substitute teacher. Later in life, she worked as the main receptionist for Honeywell at the world headquarters in Minneapolis from 1985-1995. Eleanor also worked part time for 22 years at J.B. Hudson Jewelers. For 15 years, she was also a huge part in her son Scott’s business as his detail-oriented painting assistant.
Eleanor was an avid gardener and relished tending to her flowers and vegetables. An exceptional cook, she even started a gourmet cooking club with friends. Eleanor also enjoyed playing bridge and refurbishing anything that had a value. Living an adventurous life, she loved to travel. Eleanor was fortunate to travel to places such as Alaska, Florida, Seattle, Hawaii and even went white water rafting on the Colorado River. She enjoyed the sights of the Caribbean, Thailand, Japan and much of Europe. At the age of 73, Eleanor even hiked the cliffs of Italy.
It was family and friends that meant the most to her. Eleanor loved traveling to see her sons, her sister and catching up with her devoted college friends. She truly enjoyed life and never wanted to miss out on a party or gathering. Eleanor was fun loving and could make a connection with a complete stranger. The legacy of her selfless acts of service will be forever remembered. Eleanor’s laughter and energetic personality now lives on in her family’s hearts.
Left to honor Eleanor’s life and mourn her death are her children, Bart (Becky) Porter, Bob (Karri) Porter, Cheryl (Doug) Muelken, Scott (Vanessa) Porter; grandchildren, Laura Porter, Brian (Kristen) Porter, Jennifer (Tyler) Peters, Jason Muelken, Tierney Porter, Alexandra Porter, Zach Schlosser; great-grandchildren, Noah Peters, Ethan Peters, Will Porter; sister, Barbara (Nolan) Packham; other loving relatives and devoted friends.
Preceded in death and there to welcome Eleanor home in heaven is her husband, Verne; grandson, David Schlosser and parents, Robert and Eleanor.
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You have my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mother, sister and grandmother. Eleanor and I sang in the choir at Holy Trinity. She had a great soprano voice. I sang alto. Sometimes we sat next to each other which was a challenge for me. To get my part right. We often visited and laughed after practices. She will be so missed!
Dear Scott and Family,
Scott, I was saddened when I learned from Mike that you had lost your Mother.
At times like this I am reminded of the words spoken by Father Renaldo Custodio,
celebrant of the funeral mass for Bridget Wicker, a former student of ours at Visitation.
Bridget had died suddenly in 1982, in the fall of her junior year. Her Mass of Christian
Burial took place at St. Joseph’s Church in West St. Paul.
In his eulogy, Father Custodio gently shared with Bridget’s grieving parents
these kind and meaningful words.
“Just remember, Judy and Jim, the
profound grief you are experiencing
at this time could never be possible
had your present sorrow not been
first preceded by deep love.”
May each of you and your loved ones find comfort and peace in those thoughtful
words.
Scott, I will be asking Father Gordon Doffing, a former teaching colleague of mine,
and also one of your own teachers, to say a memorial mass for your Mom and for all
in your family who mourn her passing.
Peace be with each of you this day and in the days ahead.
Respectfully,
Buzz Marzolf
With deepest sympathy, thinking of you during this time of great sorrow. Remember the good times and cherish them always. The Lord has another great angel.
Irene & Steve
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I am the class agent for the Earlham Class of ’52. I knew Eleanor very well and we had each other on our e mail list and kept in regular contact. I learned of her death from her very dear friend (also a classmate), Marilyn Walters Peyton. I send not only my personal sympathies, but those of our class. I have notified some fifty class members who are on my e mail list. I have heard back from three who remember Eleanor and your father, Vern. I am sending Eleanor’s obituary to the Alumni Office. I am sending a contribution to our Class of ’52 Scholarship Fund at Earlham as a memorial remembrance to Eleanor.
I would appreciate one of you sending me your name and address that I may advise Earlham of a surviving contact for Earlham. My e mail address is kronewitt@att.net.
Again my sympathies.