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Dr David Alfred “Doc” Portwood

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Birth	:	2 Feb 1927 Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	14 Jul 2019 Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Geneva Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.5359900, -97.6064900
Plot	:	Sec. 6 Lot 17 Plot 05
Description	:	David was born to Guy and Florence (Boden) Portwood on February 2, 1927, in Hastings, NE, one of two children in the family. He passed away on July 14, 2019 at the age of 92. David grew up in Davenport, NE, graduating from Davenport High School with the Class of 1944. He enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve in December, 1944, completed his Boot Camp Training at Great Lakes (Illinois) Naval Training Station and went to the Hospital Corp School in San Diego, CA. After graduation, David was transferred to Treasure Island Naval Hospital where he served as a Pharmacist... Read More	David was born to Guy and Florence (Boden) Portwood on February 2, 1927, in Hastings, NE, one of two children in the family. He passed away on July 14, 2019 at the age of 92. David grew up in Davenport, NE, graduating from Davenport High School with the Class of 1944. He enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve in December, 1944, completed his Boot Camp Training at Great Lakes (Illinois) Naval Training Station and went to the Hospital Corp School in San Diego, CA. After graduation, David was transferred to Treasure Island Naval Hospital where he served as a Pharmacist 1st Class until his discharge on August 20, 1946. David graduated from the University of Nebraska- Lincoln with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1950 and then from the University College of Dentistry in 1952. While in college, David was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity and Xi Psi Phi Dental Fraternity. David married Mary Lou Camp on January 18, 1948, in Davenport. The family moved to Geneva in June, 1952 when David established his dental practice. One of the core values of David's life was service to others and he exemplified that in his church, his many Masonic affiliations, and his generous support of community projects. He was a 67 year member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ, serving as a Sunday School Superintendent, Deacon, and on many Boards, including his beloved Mission and Outreach Committee. David also enjoyed serving as a temporary Lay Minister for area churches and his own church when needed. David was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and of Masonic Lodge #79 in Geneva where he served as Master and in many offices of both organizations as well as additional membership in affiliated Masonic orders- Sesostris Shrine, York Rite, Joppa Commandry, and Naomi Council. David was most proud of receiving the Grand Master's Humanitarian Award for his involvement in the Masonic Order and for his service to his community. David also served on the Geneva Public School Board of Education, during the time period of planning for the new Elementary School. While active in his dental practice, David was also a member of the Geneva Chamber of Commerce. Besides his church and Masonic memberships, David also enjoyed delivering meals for the Geneva Senior Center and, following Mary's death in July, 2007, he enjoyed spending time and eating with others there. Throughout his work years and after retiring from his dental practice in 1999, David most enjoyed traveling with Mary to both family and new destinations, searching along the way for additions to his collection of Big Little Books and Mysteries. He also enjoyed reading, working Crosswords, and playing Jeopardy (in which no one could beat him at the History questions), and most of all, spending time with life-long friends and taking family trips to Lake Andrusia in Minnesota. David was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Boden Portwood and his beloved wife, Mary Lou. He is survived by his children Linda Portwood Hipp and husband Fred; Don Portwood and wife, Barbara; Nancy Kohler and husband, Richard and Pat Eisenach and husband, Jim. Grandchildren Julia (Steve) Hipp-Canson; Jason Hipp; Matthew Portwood, Benjamin (Sarah) Portwood; Sarah (Spencer) Kuhl; Daniel (Barbara) Kohler; Laurel (Ed) Combs; David (Kelley) Eisenach; sister-in-law, Jane Portwood; nieces, nephews, and 10 great-grandchildren. In addition to his family, David will be missed by all those who received his words of encouragement, support, and assistance and those who looked to him as a mentor, role model and friend. A funeral service for David was held on July 18, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Geneva. Pastor Stuart Davis officiated the service. Karen Kohler accompanied the congregation in the singing of “For All the Saints” and “My Life Flows On In Endless Song.” A Masonic Service was performed by Geneva Masonic Lodge No. 79 AF&AM at the conclusion of the funeral service. Pallbearers for the service included Matthew Portwood, Benjamin Portwood, Spencer Kuhl, Daniel Kohler, David Eisenach, Tom Novak, Charlie Barbur, Jr., and Victor Smith. Honorary pallbearers included Julia Hipp-Canson, Jason Hipp, Sarah Kuhl and Laurel Combs. Interment was held in the Geneva Public Cemetery following the funeral service. The Nebraska Signal July 24th, 2019 page 3A.

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Dr David Alfred “Doc” Portwood death on 14 Jul 2019 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.5359900
Longitude: -97.6064900

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