Barbara Alice Baker Porter
1934 – 2022
Barbara Alice Baker Porter, passed away in her home on January 15, 2022, at the age of 87, due to incidences of old age, while holding the hands of her husband of 68 years. Barbara was born on April 3, 1934, in Ogden, Utah to Merrill Evan Baker and Alice Aleta Garrison. She was the oldest of four children.
Barbara grew up in Ogden and attended Ogden High School and Utah State University and was a straight-A student. She was a friend to all, so much so that her home became the hangout for teenagers. It was there that she caught the eye of Douglas Porter, the love of her life. Barbara and Doug were married for time and all eternity in the Logan Temple on May 21, 1953. They were both 19 years old. After just 13 months of marriage, Doug was called on a mission, and for two years, Barbara worked at two different jobs to support his service.
Barbara was a life-long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in various leadership callings throughout her life but will be most remembered for teaching gospel doctrine in the Lakeview Ward for about 15 years. She loved studying the gospel and learning all she could about her Savior and His teachings. Her six children often woke up to the sound of their mother practicing her Sunday lessons. She and Doug were able to serve 2 missions; One in Louisville Kentucky, and the other in Utica, New York which they loved very much.
Barbara was an avid reader, she loved doing crossword puzzles daily. Barbara had a quick wit and an entertaining personality. She was often asked to give book reviews of the author and humorist, Erma Bombeck. She had a special knack for making people laugh. She was also an award-winning knitter, coming away with many blue ribbons at the State Fair. If she got second, it was often because she also won first. But in life, she loved nothing more, and took so much pride in her children, her grandchildren, and her great-grandchildren. She loved family and had a very special relationship with her sister, Bonnie who was truly her lifelong best friend.
Although we wonder how we will navigate this world without our absolute rock, we will forever be comforted knowing that she is still here cheering us on, and her legacy of unwavering faith will continue to be a beacon we can count on.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Keith Baker. She is survived by her brother, Dale Rond (Joan), Bonnie Harris (Bob), her husband, Douglas Porter, her children: Douglas Porter Jr (Ranae), Patti Taggart (Keith), David Porter (Mary), Jeff Porter (Roxanne), Penny Duran (Kelly Mannix), Kellee Belnap (Darin), and 23 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren.
A viewing will be held Friday, January 21, 2022, 6-8 PM at Myers Mortuary, 5865 S 1900 W Roy, Utah. The funeral services will be held Saturday, January 22, 2022, at the Roy West Stake Center 4900 S 2000 W, Roy, UT 11:00 AM with a viewing prior 9:30 -10:45 AM.
In lieu of flowers, please give your mom/wife a big hug, or someone who is like a mother to you. And tell them how much you love them.
The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at McKay Dee Hospital who assisted in her care, and specifically Dr. Hill, the staff at Stonehenge of Ogden, and to Independent Home Health and Hospice, specifically Maria who was our angel who got mom home and helped care for her.