NORTH WEBSTER – A. Fern Porter, 86, North Webster, and formerly of Huntington, passed away at 12:40 p.m. Jan. 24, 2015, at her residence. She was born Sept. 18, 1928, in Huntington, to Walter and Ruth Razer Hunt. On Feb. 6, 1948, in Huntington, she married Harry Porter Jr., who died June 20, 1999. She worked for Square D in Huntington for many years. She loved camping, and had camped at various locations with her husband over the years. They spent their summers at their cottage on the Barbee Lake chain and eventually moved there permanently in the late ’90s. She loved spending time with her family, especially caring for the grandkids. Survivors include a daughter, Debra (and spouse Lon) Knecht, Huntington; two grandsons, Brandon (and spouse Heather) Knecht, Roanoke, and Scott Spencer, Goshen; a granddaughter, Alicia Knecht, Winter Park, Fla.; two great-grandchildren, Harper Knecht and Zachary Spencer; a brother, Al (and spouse Edna) Hunt, Huntington; a brother-in-law, Chuck Porter, North Webster; and a sister-in-law, Margaret Shilling, Bippus. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mae Wilkening. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Myers Funeral Home, Huntington Chapel, 2901 Guilford St., Huntington. Burial is in Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Marion. Calling is from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and one hour prior to services Thursday at the funeral home. ***** Memorials to the Wounded Warriors Project, c/o Myers Funeral Home, 2901 Guilford St., Huntington, IN 46750. Condolences may be sent via www.myersfuneralhomes.com
