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Barbara Porter Obituary

Barbara Jean Porter passed away on Feb 22, 2007 at age 72 in Colo Springs after a long battle with breast cancer. She was born Oct 22, 1934 in Kansas City, MO but moved with her parents John & Mary Wiley to Long Beach, CA were she grew up and attended high school and city college, graduating with a Medical Assistants degree. In 1954 she married her high school sweetheart, Richard, who survives. They have three children; daughter Cynthia and husband Timothy of San Jose, CA; son Craig and wife Priscilla of St Cloud, MN; and son Bruce and wife Deborah of Colo Springs. Also, five grandchildren, Ethan, Angela, Ryan, Danielle and Jennifer. Barbara was owner and founder of Clinical Research of Colorado Springs which she started in 1986 and continued until January 2007. She loved people and touched everyone with her smile and cheerful personality. She will be deeply missed. A public viewing is planned for Thurs Mar 1st between 4-8 pm at Memorial Gardens, Academy Blvd and Airport Road. A private family graveside service will be held. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Komen Foundation, PO Box 224523, Dallas TX 75222-4523 or to the Pikes Peak Hospice, 825 E. Pikes Peak, Colo Springs, CO 80903.

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Published by The Gazette on Feb. 25, 2007.

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Shirley Cottrill

March 1, 2007

Dear Dick and Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Friends are lost but never forgotten and always in our hearts. Barb was a good friend it seems like time just passed us by. Although it feels like yesterday when we spent our time studying for our CMAs and going to AAMA meetings. I have often looked at the little doll she made and thought of her and her boundless energy. She is not far just on the other side of life where she is aglow and blooming again.

Aunt Marguretta, Cousin Lynda and Ken

March 1, 2007

Dick and Family,

We are sorry for your loss. She was surely one of a kind, and will so be missed by all who knew her.

Donna Thompson

February 26, 2007

Dear Dick, Donna and I wish to let you know how sorry we are to learn of yours and the family loss. Barbara was a Gem and we will miss our good times together, particularly the gatherings at your place with the hummingbirds and all. Please accept our condolences and know that she will always be with us - just keep talking to her and I'm sure she will let us know she is there. Love Donna and Tom

Donna Thompson

February 26, 2007

Dear Dick and Family, We are extremely sorry to lose such a good friend that we have had many good times with both of you. Her smile and friendship will be sorely missed in the times ahead. Please accept our condolences for yours and the families loss. Donna and Tom

Fred and SHOKO Heuvel

February 26, 2007

Dick,We are so sorry about your great loss, Barbara was a fine lady and it was our priviledge to have known her.Our thoughts are with you and your family.

Tony Vigil

February 26, 2007

Dick, sorry to hear about your loss of Barbara. Throughout the years of our friendship I never had the pleasure of meeting her and am truly sorry that I am not in Colorado Springs in order to give you my condolences in person.

Dale & Connie Apple

February 25, 2007

So sorry to hear about Barb loosing her battle. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Sandra Robben-Weber

February 25, 2007

Ms. Barbara will be truly missed at St. Luke's Eye Care & Laser Center. She was a special lady and a class all her own! The physicians, staff and patients that worked with Barbara on research projects, will not soon forget her caring grace. Our deepest sympathy to her family. We know that Barbara is @ peace and watching over all of us!
St. Luke's Eye Care Team

Sandy Josephs

February 25, 2007

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. She was such an upbeat person and knew she enjoyed life to the fullest. I met her visiting the site where she worked as a coordinator, and later at an Investigators meeting. She was such a proud grandmother, and also proud to be an integral member of the fight against cancer. She will be sorely missed.

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