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Delbert Durfee posted a symbolic gesture

Friday, March 15, 2024

I'm so sad to hear of Dick's passing. I started working for Dick when I was 13 years old (1972) on the Indian Creek Hereford Ranch. He was very patient with me as I learned how to work and loved working the fields, (except for changing irrigation pipe) working on machinery, riding horses out north in the summer pasture checking on the cattle and feeding cattle with a hay wagon and team of Percheron horses (Babe & Blue) during the winter. Dick taught me a lot about life and we spent many times talking about life as I grew up. I worked there during the summers and he helped put me through trade school to be a diesel mechanic. I worked summers during high school (1972-76) and after trade school worked full-time til I was 21 years old. I especially enjoyed working the cattle in the Spring and Fall and driving the cattle 12 miles north of Elgin to summer pasture -- taking all those cows right through Elgin. It was hard work and long days, but Dick took time for us to go visit other ranchers. I learned many lessons about life from him and have a deep appreciation for teaching me patiently and with a real interest in me as a young man. He was very influential in my early years. I still drive by the old ranch from time to time with fond memories of those good days gone by. Thank you, Dick, for helping prepare me for adulthood. I am forever grateful. Delbert Durfee

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Scott and Christine Massey planted a tree in memory of Richard Porter

Monday, February 26, 2024

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Roni Shaw posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

I am so sorry to hear of Richard's passing. Years ago I worked at a restaurant and I loved seeing him walk through the door because I knew I was going to have a great conversation, often filled with great advice, with one of the kindest people I've had the privilege's of knowing. My deepest condolences to the loved ones that Richard left behind, Roni Shaw.

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

I am deeply saddened by the news of your loss. I pray that God will grant you strength. My most sincere condolences to Tammy and Todd and their family. He was a part of our lives for many years. We are never prepared for the loss of a parent, but I hope you all find comfort in knowing he lived a full life doing what he loved.

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Linda Vanderschuere Rose posted a symbolic gesture

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Saddened to hear about Richard's passing. Deepest sympathy to the family. Prayers for Richard and his family.

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Kelsey Mercer posted a condolence

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Saddened to hear the passing of Richard, sending prayers to his family. Rest in peace.

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Monday, February 5, 2024

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The family of Richard A. Porter uploaded a photo

Monday, February 5, 2024

A Memorial Tree was planted for Richard Porter

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

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Richard A. Porter

1943 - 2024

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Richard A. Porter

1943 - 2024

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