Patricia Julia Porro, passed away of natural causes on March 8, 2016, in residence at Buffalo Hill
Terrace in Kalispell. She was born to Edward Rea Funk and Mabel Keaster in Great Falls in April
1922. Patricia married John Anton Porro, son of Louis Porro and Hattie Jaraczeski of "Little
Chicago” in January 1944 and soon after moved to a farm/ranch near Simms where they raised
two daughters.
In the 1950's Patricia began work at Simms High School as Secretary and later as Librarian
which endeared her to many students from the Sun River Valley. After retiring from ranching,
she and John spent several years caravanning through the southern US and Mexico. After John
passed away in 1981, she became an accomplished artist, spent time camping and gardening
and learned to ski in her 60's. She had a quick smile, sharp wit, easy laugh and loved road trips
which she did well into her 80's. Many people much younger than she were inspired by her
energy, curiosity and enjoyment of everyday life.
She is preceded in death by her brother, James E. Funk and daughter, Madalyn Moore.
Lonnie
Marie Porro resides in Whitefish.
Friends and family
are invited to an informal Celebration of Life on Monday, March 21, 5-8pm, at The Celtic
Cowboy Restaurant, 116 — 1“ Ave So. in Great Falls. Memorial donations can be made to St.
Labre Indian School in Ashland, MT.
to send a note of condolence to the family please visit
www.buffalohillfh.com
Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory in Kalispell is caring for Patricia.
