George Porter

George Rosco Porter, beloved husband, father and friend, passed away suddenly Saturday evening, April 26, 2014, at his home in Bruneau.

A viewing for family and friends will be held from 2:30-5 p.m Thursday, May 1, at the Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel in Mountain Home. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 2, at the American Legion Hall, in Bruneau at 1 p.m. with graveside services following at the Bruneau Cemetery.

George was born June 11, 1932, in Rose, Neb., the third child of William L. and Nellie Porter. The family lived in a sod house until he was about ten and then moved to Bassett, Neb.

He graduated, joined the U.S. Navy and served his country during the Korean War. While serving in the military he met and married Nancy Tuthill Coon.

After he was discharged, the family moved to Durango, Colo., where he was involved in ranching, then later to Central, Calif.

George became a widower when he lost his wife due to cancer.

In 1979, George and Millie Randall Hunt were married in Elko, Nev. They lived in California until 1997 and then the couple moved to Bruneau.

There are people who may remember George and Millie and the "Give-It-A-Go-Books" booths at fairs, rodeos and equine events.

On this Aug. 3rd the couple would have celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary.

George loved spending time with his family, going to the livestock sale, and holding hands with his lovely wife, Millie.

He was a stockman who enjoyed working with livestock of all kinds, an excellent judge of horses, as well as people, and was loved by all who knew him.

George never knew a stranger, his humor and his smile drew people to him.

His family and friends will remember him for his gentle heart, being hard working, his strength of character and integrity and his unconditional love.

George was preceded in death by: both parents; one brother, Frank; two sisters, Ola and Jeannie; his first wife, Nancy; two infant sons, William and Michael; a son-in-law, Bill Van Norman; grandson Troy Van Norman; great-grandson Charlie (Chas) Van Norman.

He is survived by: his wife, Millie; three sons, Gary, and his wife, Judy, of Grangeville, Idaho; Tom and his wife, Jeannie, of Dongola, Ill.; Joel Hunt of Montery, Calif.; four daughters, Kathy Riva Croucher of Glendive, Mont., Geri Van Norman of Tuscarora, Nev., Kathy Hunt of Elko, Nev., and Elaine Black of Caldwell, Idaho; brother Lee and wife Donna of Springfield, Va.; two sisters, Eveyln Hicks of Farmington, N.M., and Iva and husband Harry Peterson, of Durango, Colo. He is also survived by 23 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Bruneau Quick Response Unit, P.O. Box 294, Bruneau, ID 83604.