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PORTER, ESTHER L. On June 28, 1913, Esther Loreen Porter was born in Chicago, IL, and went home to be with her Lord on October 29, 2012, in Albuquerque, NM, at the wonderful age of 99. Esther was greeted in Heaven by all her loved ones who passed before her. Private services have taken place through French Funerals and she was laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Park alongside her parents, husband, daughter and grandson. Esther graduated from Moody Bible Institute, Summa Cum Laude, in 1935, as an accomplished Musician, Class Secretary, and Bible Scholar. She was a concert pianist and could play any instrument. She was one of those amazingly talented people, who had perfect pitch, but she loved her accordion the most and that's what she chose to play. Esther's love of people led her to be a Missionary. Her first mission was in the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky where she served for three years. In 1939 she married her sweetheart and they moved to Arkansas where she and her husband established a new church and started a family. They moved to Albuquerque in 1949 for her husband's health, but in 1950 he passed away leaving Esther with two young daughters. Being a widow, Esther had to work, raise her children and build a home all by herself. She decided to stay in Albuquerque where she had built relationships serving as a missionary among the Indians whom she so dearly loved. Esther taught the Bible and shared her love of music with all. She always said there was something special about her Pueblo friends and was fortunate enough to become an adopted family member. Her love for her family and friends was unconditional and was such a gentle soul always finding the best in everyone she met. She guided everyone to find purpose and faith in their everyday lives and we were blessed to have been a part of that wonderful, gentle, and generous life. Thank you Mother and Grandma for your love and all you did for us. We love you and you will be greatly missed by all. FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Sun November 04, 2012