Walter "Wally" B. Port, 89, of Virginia Beach, Va passed away on October 20, 2017 at Cox Medical Center South, in Springfield, MO.  Wally was born on December 21, 1927, in Johnstown, PA, the fourth child of Walter and Thelma (Brown) Port of Ebensburg, PA.  Wally graduated from Cambria High School in Ebensburg, PA in 1945.  He joined the US Navy in March of 1946, serving his country until December of 1947.  He was proud to serve his country and to be a member of the US Navy Western Pacific Swim Team. He competed in the 50 yard freestyle, 100 yard freestyle and the 1mile relay.  After serving in the US Navy, Wally attended the University of Pittsburgh and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. He remained a loyal "Pitt" football and basketball fan throughout his life, rarely missing a televised game.  Wally loved sports and he competed in almost every sport during his lifetime. He especially enjoyed playing fast pitch softball, bowling, swimming, golf, biking and tennis. He remained active his entire life and was an athletic inspiration to those around him. He was an inspiration to all of us that age shouldn't hinder your enjoyment of playing a sport you love.

Wally moved to Kansas City, MO in 1953.  During his career in Kansas City, he was employed by Standard Oil Co, Continental Oil, Trader's National Bank and Farmland Industries. Wally worked in accounting and auditing.  He and his former wife, Marie had three children, Cindi, Diana and Wally, born in Kansas City, MO.  Wally was a longstanding, loyal fan of the Kansas City Royals and the Kansas City Chiefs.

In the mid 1970's, Wally moved to Kimberling City, MO. Wally loved the beauty of the Table Rock Lake area. He was part Owner and Manager of the Lakeview Supermarket, as well as two service stations and B & E Manufacturing.  He had many happy memories of living in Kimberling City.

Family was very important to Wally.  He loved his family very much.  He spent time with his family whenever possible and loved to vacation and travel with his daughters and extended family over the years.  After the death of his son in January of 1984, Wally became a Father figure to his young grandson Shane.  They spent a lot of time together when Shane was growing up. They had lots of fun together and made many happy memories.  They enjoyed a very close and special relationship.

Wally met his soul mate and the love of his life, Lois Lowrance in 1997, on the tennis court at Fisherman's Village in Punta Gorda, FL.  Together they shared an active, fun filled life and cherished one another.  They lived in Virginia Beach, VA most of the year and spent winter months in Florida. Wally was also privileged to be a part of Lois's family.  Lois's daughter and son-in-law, Deena and Warren West and Lois's son and daughter-in-law, Chuck and Karen Lowrance as well as Lois's grandchildren, great grandchildren and siblings were a very important part of his life.

Wally's life was full.  He was a Christian. Wally liked to start his day by saying "This is the day that the Lord hath made. Let us be glad and rejoice in it." He was loved and adored by Lois, his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family and many friends.  His gentle nature, intelligence, generosity, athleticism, competitive spirit, sense of adventure and wonderful sense of humor will be dearly missed by all.

Wally was preceded in death by his parents, brother Carl Port, brother Robert Port, sister Mary Louise Trefs and his beloved son Walter Charles Port.  He is survived by his soul mate Lois Lowrance, his daughters Cindi (Mike) Rape, Diana (Dave) MacRae, three grandsons - Brian (Chris) Rape, Kevin Rape, Shane Port and two granddaughters - Kristin (Bobby) Lyon and Carolyn Rudd (Fiance' Sam Southerland);  four great grandchildren - Connor, Ashlin, Maddox and Willow and many other extended family members.

We wish to thank the wonderful nurses, doctors and staff at Cox Medical Center South for their loving support and care of Wally during his hospitalization.  Private, family graveside service and burial at Pine Crest Cemetery, in Kimberling City, MO.  A Celebration of Life is also planned in Va. Beach for his friends and tennis mates in the tidewater area at a later time. Arrangements entrusted to Midwest Cremation & Funeral Services, LLC of Springfield, MO.