Christopher E. Porter, age 40, resident of 2519 Sherwood Drive, Erie, PA, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 14, 2012. Born on July 14, 1971 in Meadville, PA, Christopher was a son of Ethel Irene Spears Porter and the late Stuart Rowland Porter.
Living most of his life in Erie, Christopher attended Iroquois High School and Triangle Tech where he studied to become an electrician. Following the completion of his education, he became a certified electrician joining the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local # 56 of Erie, PA. He worked for the Local from 1998 until the present.
Christopher had many interests and skills including, music, photography and video production. He appreciated being in the outdoors where he enjoyed hunting and fishing. One of the special things he did was to construct his own fishing boat. Other interests included playing games of skill, especially chess. Christopher had a quick wit and a keen curiosity in learning new things.
Surviving family members of Christopher in addition to his mother – Ethel Porter of Erie include his former wife – Anna Sheldon of Lake City; three sons – Evan James Porter and his?fianc?, Shawna and their daughter – Harper Rose of Meadville; Matthew Porter of Lake City, and Joshua Porter of Lake City; a daughter – Riley Porter of Lake City; four sisters – Jeanine Stiver of Erie, Janice Porter of Sacramento, CA, Judy Dahl of Phoenix, AR, and Cherie Sheldon of Girard; and three brothers -Steven Porter of Girard; Dean Porter of Erie and Keith Porter of Erie. Many nieces and nephews also survive.
Friends may call at the Van Matre Family Funeral Home, 335 Venango Avenue, Cambridge Springs on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9. A time of sharing will be held at the Funeral Home on Saturday at 2:00 p.m.
Dear Family,
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Personally I did not know Christopher but seeing he lost his live so young it broke my heart. Maybe this scripture will bring you some comfort, its at John 5:28,29. God says He is going to bring our loved ones back to life again. Have you ever wondered why God allows suffering and death? If you would like this question answered in your own Bible please email me at: kellz192@Yahoo.com
Sincerely, Kelly Konyha
Chris was a good friend and a co-worker of mine. We will truely miss him!!
I loved Chris, we roomed together when we worked outages, I now he loved Jesus our savior, I will see him in heaven someday, I will miss his timidness, and our odd comic conversations. He was one of my best friends, and I only wish that I could have been there to talk to him, and try to ease whatever was causing him so much pain. I will miss him terribly, he ment so much to me. I will pray for everyone who was close to him to get over the pain of losing him.
Chris was a wonderful friend and will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you all.
My best wishes and prayers go out to his family. Jon Sautelet
Dearest kids,
You have my deepest sympathy! Your father loved you very much! He talked about you all the time! He will be missed very much! God bless you all, and may He keep you in His care!