J. Porter Evans, age 89, of Logan, Iowa passed away Saturday, April 6, 2013 at the Westmont Care Center in Logan, Iowa. Porter was born June 22, 1923 in Woodbine, Iowa to Howard and Frona (Lauridsen) Evans. He graduated from the Magnolia High School in 1942. Porter was married to Lola LaMae Freymuller, June 21, 1946 in Magnolia, Iowa. He farmed with his parents and later he purchased his own farm. Porter was a life-long farmer in the Magnolia area. After his farm sale in 1999 they moved to Logan. Lola passed away December 27, 2009. Porter loved his church and farming. Porter was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Frona, wife, Lola LaMae, sister, Barbara Ann Lewis, brother-in-law, William Wink Lewis. Survivors include his son: Kenneth Evans and wife Lori of Lake Havasu, Arizona; niece: Lynn Kutalek and husband Ken of Evergreen, Colorado; nephew: Evan Lewis of Arvada, Colorado; many friends. Visitation with the family will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday at the Logan Memorial Chapel in Logan, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the Logan Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department. The family would like to invite everyone to a time of lunch and fellowship at the church following the committal service. In Loving Memory Of J. Porter Evans Born June 22, 1923 Woodbine, Iowa Entered Into Rest April 6, 2013 Logan, Iowa Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 9, 2013 Immanuel Lutheran Church Logan, Iowa Officiating Pastor Gerald Firby Organist Janice Salz Vocalist Rick Powell Selections Going Home In The Sweet By and By Casket Bearers Karl Petersen Steve Burress Curtis Mether Randall Swift Craig Christians Gary Christians Final Resting Place Magnolia Cemetery Magnolia, Iowa
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