Obituary: Shirley Porch

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Funeral Services

Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 10:00 AM (Mountain).

Kadoka City Auditorium
Kadoka, South Dakota

Visitation

A visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27 at the Kadoka Presbyterian Church with a prayer service at 6 p.m.

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In memory of

Shirley Porch

of Wanblee, South Dakota, died on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at her home west of Wanblee at the age of 82

Shirley Porch was born on December 5, 1937 in Genoa, CO to Lamoine “Lee” and Waneta Ruby (Westfall) Holcomb. In 1947, when she was in the 4th grade, they moved to South Dakota to a place west of Kadoka in the Cactus Flat area. She graduated from Kadoka High School in 1955.

Shirley worked at Cactus Flats for Leonard Emery through high school and then worked for the States Attorney, Harold Gilcrist, for two years.

Shirley married her high school sweetheart, Stanley Porch, on December 13, 1958 in Spearfish. To this union three children were born: Kristi Kay in 1959, Kari Renee’ in 1961, and Matthew Todd in 1964.

Shirley was a member of the Wanblee Ladies Birthday Club, Bible Study, and Presbyterian Church of Kadoka. She took meticulous care of her home, lawn, and garden. Her home sparkled and her lawn was dandelion free.

Shirley never missed an event for any grandchild or great grandchild. She was there for every sporting event and music program. Her home was always meant to feel like “your” home. She would invite everyone for a cup of coffee, stay to eat, or spend the night. Shirley always had plenty of food for everyone. She was known far and wide for her years of “Harvest Field Feasts” and Christmas tree hunting parties.

For many years Shirley and Stanley would spend their winter months in Mission, Texas. They enjoyed their time in Texas and made many lifelong friends.

Grateful for having shared her life are her husband, Stanley; daughter, Kari Porch; son, Matt (Cheryl) Porch; grandchildren, Travis (Nichole) Thompson, Tate (Maggie) Thompson, Melissa (Brett) Wilcox, Ty (BreeAnna) Thompson, Colby (Sarah) Porch; great grandkids; Tilden, Kahler, Riley, Braxton, Kyson, Cyrus, Parker, Hayes, Crayton, Kullen, Tripp, and Mason; her sisters, Barbara Toliver and Patty (Mike) Groven; sister-in-law, Patricia Porch; brother-in-laws, Ralph (Diana) Porch and Roger (Lois) Porch and; a host of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Kristi Thompson on March 8, 2002; brother-in-laws, Boyd Porch, Bob Toliver and Steve Jeffords; sister-in-law Carol Jeffords; and her parents-in-law.

A visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27 at the Kadoka Presbyterian Church with a prayer service at 6 p.m.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 28 at the Kadoka City Auditorium with Pastor Jesse Taylor officiating.

Interment will follow at the Kadoka Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the Kadoka Ambulance Service or the Kadoka Fire Department.

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VISITATION
Tuesday, October 27, 2020 - 4-6 p.m.
Kadoka Presbyterian Church
Kadoka, South Dakota

PRAYER SERVICE
Tuesday, October 27, 2020 - 6 p.m.
Kadoka Presbyterian Church
Kadoka, South Dakota

FUNERAL SERVICE
Wednesday, October 28, 2020 - 10:00 a.m.
Kadoka City Auditorium
Kadoka, South Dakota

CLERGY
Pastor Jesse Taylor

MUSIC
"Jealous of the Angels"
Vocalist - Heidi Porch
Prelude Pianist - Britni Ross

READER
Pat Porch

USHERS
Roddy Thompson - Cleve Prichard
Gene Christensen - Boyd Waara

PALLBEARERS
Travis Thompson - Tate Thompson - Melissa Wilcox
Ty Thompson - Colby Porch - Brett Wilcox

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance

INTERMENT
Kadoka Cemetery - Kadoka, South Dakota

MEMORIALS ESTABLISHED
Kadoka Ambulance Service
Kadoka Fire Department

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Stanley and family, My DEEPEST condolences..... forever missed, never forgotten. sending Love and Prayers from up North.......... Michael Eugene Vogelgesang ~ Michael Vogelgesang North Dakota (10/5/2024)
Thoughts and prayers, Sorry for your loss of such a special Lady . ~ Bill & Edna Shorb Hermosa SD (10/30/2020)
What a beautiful lady and awesome family. Prayers with you all. ~ Jolaine Chapman edmond oklahoma (10/29/2020)
Sorry for your loss, but cherish the many memories! Shirley was a wonderful person and will be missed!! Prayers sent your ways! ~ Jean C Holzkamp Kadoka (10/28/2020)
Condolences. You're in my prayers. ~ Merti Whirlwind Horse Interior, SD (10/27/2020)
Oh my, what a lovely lady she was, always moved through life with Grace and Style! She will be missed but her memory is everlasting, Regards, Barb Shepardson ~ Barb Shepardson Sioux Falls, SD (10/27/2020)
Sending love and sympathy to all the Porch families. ~ Ron & Marilyn Gartner Interior SD (10/27/2020)
Prayers for Stanley and family. So sorry for you loss ~ Nancy Coons Franklin, TN (10/27/2020)
Sorry for your loss ~ Eileen Stolley Kadoka (10/27/2020)
Remember the good times and always keep them in your heart. ~ Jim and Vonnie O’Dea Howes, SD (10/26/2020)
Stanley we are so sorry for your loss of Shirley. She was a beautiful lady inside and out. We have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. ~ Mike and Jane Riefesel MISSOURI (10/26/2020)
Stanley, Kari and Matt, we are so very sorry for you loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Shirley was a special lady and will be greatly missed by many ~ Bob and Vanessa Gardner Pierre SD (10/26/2020)
Stanley and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. I remember visiting with Shirley almost a year ago, before your trip to Washington DC, and she shared her quiet enthusiasm for this special event. This fall she made an even more spectacular trip when she entered Paradise. Blessings to you all. ~ Justin and Joyce Wheeler Philip, SD (10/26/2020)
Cousin ~ Carol Moss Flagler, Colorado (10/26/2020)
I'm so very sorry for your families loss. You all have endured so much loss in the recent past & with the holidays coming up things will be so very difficult. Keep your memories close to your heart, for they shall sustain you over the coming months. Keeping your family in my thoughts & prayers. God bless. ~ Cindy Nuzum Wall SD (10/25/2020)
So sorry to hear of Shieley passing. Thoughts and prayers to all. ~ Bob & Sharel Spears Wickenburg, AZ (10/25/2020)
Sending hugs and prayers to all of you! She was a special person and will be greatly missed ~ Linda Stilwell Kadoka (10/25/2020)
Irvine, California 92618 ~ June Williams Covington 104 Ridge Valley #132 (10/25/2020)
My thoughts and prayers go out to Shirley's family. I known Shirley for many years and you always felt welcome to stop to visit whenever in the area. She always had coffee on when you visited. You never left hungry if you stopped around lunch time. She always wanted to know how many family was doing whenever we visited. She will be dearly missed by all. Stanley take care and God Bless you. ~ Casey Weaver Wall, SD (10/25/2020)
So very sorry for your loss. Shirley was a wonderful woman. ~ Chelsea (Kujawa) McBride Firestone, CO (10/25/2020)
So sorry to hear about Shirley. Our prayers are with you. ~ Del and Sylvia Westfall Castle Rock Colorado (10/25/2020)
Our thoughts and prayers are with Kari and your family. We have known Kari for a long time and she was one of our bridesmaids in our wedding. We are very sorry to hear about your Mother and our deepest sympathy to you. Love Steve and Angie and family. ~ Steve and Angie Lang Pierre SD (10/25/2020)
I knew Shirley since we were in grade school together, she was a good friend of mine and a fine lady. Keep your head high Stanley ~ Grable (10/25/2020)
Shirley was a grand lady. She made you feel right at home at either their house or their motorhome. You never left hungry and you always had a good visit. She loved her family to the fullest. ~ Boyd Waara Philip (10/25/2020)
Sending Prayers for all the Families . ~ Bruce and Bonnie Madsen Kadoka S D (10/25/2020)