INA PORTER

1926-2017

Ina Yvonne Gruber Porter (known to many as “PeeWee”) passed away on January 19th following an extended illness. She was born in Houston, Texas on August 2, 1926 to Beulah M. and Gus A. Gruber, and was preceded in death by her parents, brother C.J. Gruber, husband Robert (Bob) Earl Porter, and son Robert Earl Porter, Jr.. Ina was independent, smart, witty, and generous. She forged a successful and groundbreaking career as an oilfield and industrial pipe designer, working for top companies in Houston and New Orleans, where she and Bob lived for many years. Ina is survived by daughter Elisabeth Tsubai, son-in law Kenzo Tsubai, granddaughter Miko Tsubai, sister-in-law Laura Gruber, nephews Ross Walton (Dee) and Randall Walton (Victoria), dear friend and ‘second daughter’ Mary Kowalski, goddaughter Lisa Morello (Louis), and long-time friend Dick Gauthier (Peggy). The family would like to extend their gratitude to the many friends who provided support in her last months, staff and friends at Holly Hall Retirement Community, her caregivers from Houston Hospice with special thanks to Rebekah Duplechin, and the Reverend Hannah Atkins and parishioners from Trinity Episcopal Church, Midtown. A memorial service will be held in February. In lieu of cards or flowers please direct donations to Lord of the Streets, a mission church of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas that serves the homeless and disadvantaged. www. lordofthestreets.org