Arden Porter, 64, of Midland, Texas died Wednesday, August 9, 2006. Visitation will be from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, August 11, 2006 at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, August 12, 2006 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel in Midland with Patrick Payton, officiating. Interment will follow at Serenity Memorial Gardens in Midland.Arden was born on September 28, 1941 and married Linda on August 7, 1981 in Abilene, Texas.Arden's greatest treasures in life were his wife, children and grandchildren. He was best known for the love of his family. He spent his time with them and was typically involved with some "project". When not building or fixing something, Arden was working at his professional career. He was considered a valuable member of Caterpillar dealerships for over 45 years. He was respected not only for his performance, but for his genuine care for the people around him. He has served with Warren Equipment for the past 27 years.He attended Stonegate Fellowship Church.Survivors include his wife, Linda of Midland; a son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Becky Porter of Denver, Colorado; three daughters, Abby and her husband, Steve Rowe of Midland, Amy and her husband, Jon Horsburgh of Midland and Jackie Synowski of St. Paul, Nebraska; eleven grandchildren, Scott, Stephanie, Katie & Melissa Porter, Spencer & Kassandra Synowski, Madison, McKenzi & Morgan McAdams and Ashton & Addison Rowe; three brothers, Derrel of Elba, Nebraska, Wayne of Lakewood, Colorado and Ken of Omaha, Nebraska; and one sister, Dee Hoefer of Golden, Colorado. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Myrtle Porter.Memorials may be made to Hospice of Midland, PO Box 2621, Midland, TX 79702.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,
