This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Porter, Kerr, Eaton Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5228/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Friday, Feb 5th, 2010 Scott Porter Scott "Scottie" Porter, 86, of Newport, Ore., died Jan. 2, 2010. He was born Sept. 23, 1923 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He moved to California with his family in the 1930s. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in Manila under General MacArthur. He returned to California and completed his college education, earning a bachelor's degree and a teaching credential. He taught for the Los Angeles Unified School District and retired after 25 years. He married his wife, Georgianne, and moved to Newport, where he resided until his death. He was a lifetime member of the Elks and a member of the Moose Lodge, Eagles and American Legion. He is survived by his sister, Jean Kerr; niece, Terry Eaton; great-niece, Heather Eaton; and great-great-nephew Jameson Cowie. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.