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Janet Louise "Jan" (Walter) Porter, 77, Altoona, was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She went to be with the Lord last Sunday at her home after an extended illness.
She was born in San Pedro, Calif., daughter of the late Howard Walter and Lois (Olewine) Walter Shoenberger. She had four siblings: Howard (Marlene) Walter of York Springs, Pa., Lee (Joan) Walter of Waterbury, Conn., Nancy (Walter) Shade of Altoona and the late Sharon (Walter) Fortier.
Jan married the love of her life, Robert "Bob" Porter on June 29, 1963. Due to Bob's long time military service, they lived in many different places but settled in Altoona. Together, they raised four children: Jeffrey (Renae) of Winter Haven, Fla., Robert (Laurie) of Tyrone, Sean (Ingrid) of Nashville, Tenn., and Tosha of Altoona. She had 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Jan will be remembered for her devotion to Jesus, love of her family, friends who became part of her family, music, reading and puzzles.
Thank you to Kim Sellers and Pinnacle Palliative Care for the excellent service provided to the family as we kept Jan at home during her illness. Special thanks to Frankie Gildea and Holly Irish, who went above and beyond to meet Janet's medical needs.
Friends will be received from 6 to 7 p.m. today, Sept. 9, 2021, at Myers-Somers Funeral Home Inc., 501 Sixth Ave., Altoona, where a funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. with Minister Donna Porter officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Covenant Community Church, 1823 North Tuckahoe St., Bellwood, PA 16617.
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