Christopher Porter Obituary

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Carol Foreman (formerly Ryckman) RIP Hopper

Hi Hopper, I didn't really know you very well but you were like a brother to my brothers and a favorite of my mom's. You are still missed by so many. I hope you are singing with angels. RIP

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HOPPER!!! OUR THOUGHTS ARE ALWAYS WITH YOU!!! ONE LOVE

RIP Hopper. You are thought of often.

happy b-day hopper miss u just as much as the time goes, u were a best friend for along time and i still miss that too luv u bro Marie and Nick

well it is your birthday again and i wanted to say that i love you so much and that will never ever go away. we miss you so much and wish you were here so i will blow out a candle for you and we all will cheer. thank you god for the time that i had but you took him too soon and for that we are all sad. i know we will see you again someday soon but until then you live in our hearts and we will always remember you. we miss you love the martinez family 10/9/62 wow 49 years!!

My Dear Hopper,
This is the Fourth Christmas without you,and it just doesnt get any better or easier without your smiling face and good sense of humor.
I think I can speak for your entire family how very much we miss you.
I hope your team of Angels won their games the past year,Your son will get your baseball equipment and maybe start a team in your honor.
The way time is going by it won't be long before we meet again,and until that day we LOVE YOU more than words can say and miss you just as much.
MERRY CHRISTMAS, Love Mom and Dad and Family.

Dear Hopper,
Today would have been your 47th birthday and I would give anything to give you a hug and kiss to wish you Happy Birthday.
I only hope you are at peace,and have your own ball team winning for you.
Kit and Katrina are moving,so you don't need to watch out for them anymore next door,but they probably still want you around.
Nick is moving in so you can keep an eye on him,keep the bad guys away.
I hope you are having some Tequila with grandpa.
We Love You and miss you ALWAYS.
Mom and Dad

Wow I can't beleive it's been 3 1/2 years since you have gone home. I guess I always seem to think of you around softball season. This time was last week as I was watching Franklin pitch (he's a lefty). I turned and said to Charlotte "Isn't it funny how Franklin does that same crazy looking, underhanded spinning thing that Hopper used to do?". It was then that we thought about so many other fun times. Just wanted you to know that you're still thought of often and the memories are always good ones. Love Always, Donna

Hey Hopper, for some strange reason I have been thinking about you today so I thought I would come here and say hello. Maybe it's because Franklin was getting his spring team lined up over the last week and I was thinking of all the years on Co-rec that I caught for you. Good times. Miss you much. Love, Donna

We miss you so dearly Hopper, and think of you so often. You will forever be in our hearts!

Happy Birthday to you,My dear son.
I know today would have been a turning point for you,you would have said "God I'm getting old in five years I'll be 50"
Son,there are no words to express how much you are loved and missed if I could turn back time,I would have said alot more to you. Keep up the beautiful Roses for us.
May God grant you Peace.
We Love You Son.
Mom & Dad

I dont know why, but I still haven't come to terms with the fact that your gone. Lately you've been the one thing on my mind. I miss the moments when you'd walk in to my room just to say hi, or the late nights when you say you fly I buy for Dairy Queen. I think the one thing I really cant come to terms with is the fact that I'll never be able to have my father walk me down the isle on my big day. I appreciate the time we spent together, but wish that there was more time to spend with the greatest man in my life. I love you daddy and wish I could spend one more moment with you. I love you soo much, watch over our family and protect us all.

Another softball season is upon us and like all the others you are there with us. We play for you.

Following every game we meet at "your spot" (the mound) and say a cheer for you, "Hopper on 3, 1-2-3-HOPPER".

You are missed, brother! Justice needs to be served on this very soon.

Our love goes out to the Porter family, as always. Forever a sleeping dog now...

Hopper, My Dear SON,
Our Christmas present to you was fulfilled,I hope you enjoyed our walks on the beach in Mexico,the bartering on the beach,the Dune Buggy ride and most of all the beautiful days we spent together.
I hope you give more life to the plants that were in need of special care until we get back there.
The same way that you made the Roses so beautiful in the summer.
You have been gone from us the second Christmas now,but not forgotten for an hour,a minute,or a day.
we feel such a void in our hearts,but know God is taking good care of you,and there is no need for you to suffer again.
We Love you,and miss you so much Son.
May God Bless you and hold you in his arms for us.
Merry Christmas,Our SON.
Love Mom and DAD.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006

My Dearest Husband,
It has been one year and 5 days since you were taken from us, yet the pain and emptiness still feels like it was yesterday. I can still feel your warm touch and see that beautiful smile of yours and hear that wonderful laughter. Katrina and I talk of you daily and of how you were such a warm and loving father and husband to us. Katrina still talks of your special nickname for her and the special moments the two of you shared. At night we pray that God is taking good care of you and that soon justice will be served.
Hopper, my love for you is eternal and I long for the day when we will meet again in Heaven. Until then my love, my soul mate I will dream of you and that day.

Love Forever,

Kit

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Hopper,
There are no words to say how unfair life is. You have been gone for almost a year now and we think of you often. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and all of your family.

Happy Easter My Son,

Son, its been four long months without you.not an hour or a day goes by without thoughts of missing you.wishing I could give you a big hug and kiss,and tell you the latest.I know your probably planting flowers for God,instead of your Dad,and I know he will pay you well.I know you were there on the fourth anniversary month of your passing to see your new Granddaughter be born,and I know how proud you are to be Grandpa again.

I pray everyday for Justice to the ones who took you away from us.Ilove you so very much son and miss you even more,May the peace of God be with you.Happy Easter son,Hugs and Kisses.......Love MOM

Hopper~ i know we had our good times and our bad times but i don't think i could have ever asked for a better step-father then you! we will miss you very much. Onicca loved you so much and i know she will miss her 'grandpa' so much and as she grows i will tell her all about you and how much fun the two of you had together. i will never forget you Hopper! and please always remember WE LOVE YOU WITH ALL OUR HEARTS, and we hope you rest in peace.

Hopper,

You were loved by so many and will be missed even more. God now has you in his loving care and knowing that brings some peace and comfort. Your contagious smile will be shining in our loving memory of you forever and ever...

Our deepest regards go to your entire family for your untimely loss of such a wonderful person. As others have stated Hopper is now in a much better place walking with God and now he will be able to watch over all of us at once. You are all in our thoughts and prayers God bless you all!



Love- Mike Rachelle Michael and Max Holthaus

"HE ONLY TAKES THE BEST"...

Hopper is no exception. Our hearts ache as we send our love to the entire family, we can only imagine how sharp your pain must be.

I prefer to remember Hopper in his element.....The bases are loaded, Hop swings, and it's going, going, gone. It's out of the park!!! As he heads for home (heaven) he gives it all he's got. My-oh-My GRANDSLAM!!! What a game (life). Thanks Hop, you enriched our lives with your own. And now wouldn't you know it, you're pitching for the "Angels". We will miss you forever and love you even longer.

Hopper - I always thought of you as my brother. I have never known life without you a part of it. I wish you could have spent more time with my family the past few years but I am grateful for the all the years you were there. You are deeply missed and I will always hold you dear to my heart - until we meet again. Love Barbie

Dear Porter Family,



I am writing this letter to all of my family to say that GOD only takes the ones he needs.with hopper being the great person he was,GOD knew he had a mission for him, I hope he is the first person I see when I get to Heaven. because I am going to tell him, that I was to be here first I am older than you hopper! Being the 3rd oldest grandchild of our huge family I got to do alot of babysitting for all of my cousins & hopper was like my helper because he was 1 year younger he always would ask me before he would tell the younger ones to do something(like make him some kool-aid or lunch so he could go back out side)I have so many great years of memories of my cousins & aunts & uncles there is not enough paper to write it all down..I just want to say I love each & everyone of you with all of my heart, GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU. All My Love, Tina Bond ( [email protected]

Dad,



I just wanted you to know that not one day, hour or minute go by that i don't miss you. The only thing in this life that keeps me going is knowing that someday we will see each other again. Please watch over us and keep us safe, i always feel you near and it gives me comfort. jaidan is too young to understand but believe me he will never forget the great man that you were, you will forever be his grandpa no matter what. Frank thought of you as his father and will forever remember being your favorite son in law. Just remember that i will always love you and that i can't wait to see you when i get where i'm going...



Love,

Holly, Frank, Jaidan and Tiffany

Hopper,

I am so glad that we shared 18 years together, I wouldn't be the person I am today, if I wouldn't have that time to grow with you. Thank you for our 3 wonderful children and all the laughs, hugs, and wonderful memories I'll charish them forever. You will always be in our hearts forever!

To The Porter Family..my deepest sypathy goes out to you all. Hopper my friend...you were like a brother to me. I will always remember you and the hell we raised....today I lift a toast to you.

I am one of my uncle Hoppers niecies. I am Nick Porters daughter. I am writing in this book, because I was unable to attend the funeral in Washington. I am deeply hurt by what has happened. I can remember my uncle like it was yesterday, even though it has been a couple of years. If I could rewind the clock I would have spent more time with him. I feel horrible for the entire family. My mom whom saw you the last time that I did, at the family reunion in Yakima misses and loved him dearly as well. He would light up a room when he walked in. I miss him so much. I know I have found you don't miss someone as much until they are gone. I feel that way right now. I am in deep sorrow for what has happened. I love you all..



Nicole Bourgeois

Hopper,my son only God knows the emptyness I feel in my heart.no words can explain the void in my life I feel without you.I thank God for loaning you to me for 43 years.it is not Christmas without you.we will love you forever and ever,merry Christmas my son.Love Mom&Dad

Gary, Barbara, Ty, Nick, and Tammy,

I am so sorry to hear about Hopper's death. I cannot imagine what you all are going through right now. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. As his babysitter I never imagined that I would be reading this about Hopper. He was such a dependable, responsible individual. If there is anything we can do for you during this time, please let me know.



Linda (Campbell) Gallardo

Vern & Mary Campbell

Julie Campbell

Hopper, I only knew you for about 4 years and in those years you were such a nice and caring man.Your smile would light up a room.You always joked with me and Greg and he misses you tremendously.He only wishes he could see you one more time to let you know what your friendship meant to him ,and i tell him that you already knew.And he will see you again one day..We miss you and you are missed by so many others who love you.

Thank you for being the special person that you will always be to so many of us. You are and always will be one of the happiest, wonderful people I will ever have know. I am so fortunate to have known you for so many years. I think of you often and the great times that we have shared at family functions and on the ball field. I will miss you deeply and you will be in my heart always!

Hopper Porter

You were truly my best friend, my soul mate, my one true love! I will never forget your warm compasionate way or that beautiful smile. You were such a wonderful husband friend and father. You treated my children as if they were your own and they in turn felt that you were just like their father. Our precious Katrina who loves her daddy so much will always be told what a wonderful, loving, gentle man her daddy was. You were taken from us so fast, but we know you are in God's arms now and safe. You will forever remain in our hearts and our prayers! Until I see you in heaven my love I will dream of that day.

To all the Porter Family,

Words are so difficult in the light of your enormous loss. Hopper as I remember was so full of life and a joy to be around. I have many good memories of us playing in the back yard of your old home.

You’ll miss his presence being there all around

But I can assure you he has moved to better ground.

He has closed his eyes on this earth.

But opened them to heaven where there is new birth.

With heartfelt sympathy,

SueAnn & Rex Pentico

Dear Kit, Gary, Barb & kids. As are so many people, Scott and I are devastated by this tragedy. No amount of words can describe how much we love Hopper and have enjoyed being his friends for so many years! He is already so greatly missed! With Love- The Seek Family

We wanted to express our deepest sympathy on your loss. We got to meet Chris only once but remember his quite ways and his smile. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

To the Porter Family,

We are so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Chris. Chris bowled on our Sunday night league. We feel fortunate to have known him and will miss him. Bowling was one of his favorite things so we know he'll be with us in spirit. Chris and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

To Barbara and Gary, I'm am so sorry to hear of your son's death. I didn't know him personally but being your son he must have been a wonderful person..My thoughts and prayers are with the two of you and your family and may God bless and keep all of you. Love Hazel Turner

Christopher(Hopper) Porter We will Love and miss you forever and always keep you in our Prayers. We have had you for 43 years and will always remember all the good times we all had when you were growing up with all your cousins, You were always one of my special nephews,We will always remember your lit up face when you smiled and your soft voice when you talked, Now you are in heaven with special grand parents for you to take care of and We know you will just wish we could have enjoyed you longer but we know that no more harm will come to you.We Love you very much and will be seing you again in this short Life and you will be waiting with open arms, May God bless and keep you forever in his arms. Love you very much, Always your Aunt Verna and Uncle Dick Schiffner

As time goes by, may you find comfort in remembering all the things that made him so special. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.

our thoughts are with you.



love peanut and cindy

You will be missed by many. You have touched many lives and all for the better. Your life was a great ride, and I will smile every time I think about you. You are in a better place, and you presence will be felt as you are now an angel watching over us.

To all the Porter family,

I can't even begin to know what you must all be feeling right now to have lost such a wonderful man. One of my best memories of Hopper is all the time we spent together playing ball, he was the pitcher and I was the catcher for so many years. When I thought I was to old to play he was still going strong and my daughter Tricia bagan to catch for him, and even after she was done my son Franklin caught for him on the men's team. We had so much fun at those games and I think I'll always remember Hopper out there giving his all on the ball field. He will be greatly missed by all of us. The Lord truly has a wondeful person with him today.



With our deepest sympathy,

Frank and Donna Cota