Pamela "Pam" Ann Porter

Pamela "Pam" (Rudolph) Porter was born July 22, 1959 in Pocatello, Idaho. She was the third of six children. She attended school in Pocatello at Highland High School. Pam married James Porter in 1977. They resided in Pocatello, Idaho and had three children. Pam spent her time in Idaho as a devoted mother supporting her children with their schooling, extracurricular activities, and sports, more specifically baseball. Pams caring nature led her to work at Porters Daycare. She eventually opened her own in-home daycare as she loved working and caring for children. Pam and Jim later divorced. Pam relocated to Arizona in 1999. There she spent many a day with her daughter and grandchildren. Pam also met her partner, Craig Masek in 2007. Pam and Craig spent their time enjoying the warm Arizona weather, watching baseball, and taking road trips to visit family. Pam lived life through the simple pleasures; talking to her children, cooking, and basking in the sun. Pam was a loving and compassionate person, devoted mother, daughter and friend, always thinking of others first. As a result of her generous spirit and pleasant personality, she was loved by many. She departed this life Monday, April 25, 2016 at the Banner Hospice Facility in Sun City West, Arizona. Pam was preceded in death by her parents, Harold & Grace Rudolph, and sister, Brenda Daniels. Her beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of her family members: son, James H Porter (Nichole); son, Thomas J Porter (Casi) and their children Taylor Porter, Jett Porter, & Cason Porter; Jamie A Porter-Saiz (Efrain) and their children Abigail Saiz, Liliana Saiz, & David Vega; brother, Rick Sherry (Lisa); brother, Roger Rudolph (Tracy); brother, Steve Rudolph (Cricket); sister, Deb Shedd; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A Viewing will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2016 from 10-11 am at Colonial Funeral Home, 2005 S 4 th Ave, Pocatello, Idaho. Graveside services will immediately follow at 11 am at Restlawn Memorial Gardens, 2864 S 5 th Ave, Pocatello, Idaho. In lieu of flowers, the family requests gifts are made in honor of Pam Porter to Banner Health Foundation, 2025 N. 3 rd Street #250, Phoenix, AZ 85004. Thank you.

Visitation

04/30/2016 10:00

11:00:00

Colonial Chapel

2005 S 4th Ave

Pocatello

Idaho

83201



Graveside Service

04/30/2016 11:00



Colonial Chapel

2005 S 4th Ave

Pocatello

Idaho

83201