Valory Jean Porter Obituary (1955

Valory Jean Porter passed away on Monday, July 22nd, 2019 at the age of 64 in Ellensburg, WA. She was born in Tacoma, WA to Calvin and Gloria Porter (Buckingham). She was raised between Yakima, WA, Walla Walla, WA and Vietnam. She was married to Robert (Bob) Kitts and later to William (Bill) Brennen. Valory was an educator in the Yakima area and a leading member of the local band, The Blue Tropics. She was a wonderful and talented artist, musician and cook who loved to travel, especially to the ocean. Later in life she traveled the world as an international educator. She is survived by her son Ian Kitts of Seattle, daughter Laura Kitts of Kenmore, and grandchildren, Mychaila and Nathan Takacs. She is also survived by her brother Steven Porter, sister Joann Porter, numerous nieces and nephews and her partner Don OConnor. A viewing and visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm at Shaw & Sons Funeral Home in Yakima. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers, please do an act of kindness in the world. Visitation Shaw and Sons Funeral Home Tuesday, July 30, 2019 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM 201 N 2nd St. Yakima, Washington 98901