William “Bill”
E.
Poure, Sr.
Obituary
William E. (Bill) Poure, Sr. 91, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away on December 7, 2020 at Parkview Hospice Hospital. Bill was born in South Bend, IN on October 22, 1929. He was the oldest son of the late Harold and Wanda Poure of South Bend, IN. Bill graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1948 and attended Indiana University. He was an Army Paratrooper veteran of the Korean conflict. He worked for Uniroyal in Mishawaka and Philadelphia and retired from General Alum & Chemical Corporation in Toledo, OH. Bill was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and ushered for many years. Bill enjoyed playing golf, bridge, reading, sports, but most of all he loved being with his family. Go Irish! Bill is survived by his wife of 70 years, Helen (Ganser) Poure of Fort Wayne, IN; children, Elizabeth (James) Pund of Huntertown, IN, William E. Poure, Jr. of Orlando, FL; grandchildren, Jennifer (Aaron) Lee of Fort Wayne, IN, Nicholas Pund of Huntertown, IN, Ashley Poure and William Poure III of Orlando, FL; great-grandchildren, Abram and Sullivan Lee of Fort Wayne, IN. Bill is also survived by a brother, James (Barbara) Poure of Toledo, OH. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Robert Poure and Thomas Poure. A private service for the family will be held. Burial will be at the Catholic Cemetery in Fort Wayne, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society or Parkview Hospice. The service can be viewed after 10:30 am on Dec. 11th at: https://boxcast.tv/view/funeral-mass-for-william-poure-861242
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As you planted trees of kindness in our hearts.
Maureen Hogan Trentadue
Oh where to begin the memories are many! Like roller skating in your driveway, Mr. P 50th birthday party, siting on the back porch visiting but most of all your big heartwarming smile and wave hello everyday. We were so very blessed to have grown up by you as our neighbors! I’m so sorry I didn’t know you were sick Mr. Poure. You were a blessing to all who knew you and we are glad to be some of the blessed.
Bill, we all remember you as a great christian GENTLEMAN!! Cream always rises to the top. You were an inspiration to all who knew you. You will be remembered fondly! Thank you for serving as an usher all those years. Mr. Dependable!! We will miss you!
In loving Memory to Uncle Bill.
From Al & Madylon Ganser and Family,
Al Jr and Angela
Ken and Shelly
Cara and Mike
Scott and Jennifer
Mike A. Cook
Dear Helen and Family, I was so sorry to read about Bill and want to offer my deepest sympathy to you and your family. It has been a hard year for you with also loosing Claire this past summer. I hope you are able to attend an alumni meeting when we are able to once again get together. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Bill was my sister-in-laws dad who was a great man. He was like my 2nd dad since my dad past away when I was a young adult. He always had a smile and positive attitude. I could talk to him and Helen for hours. They have been a big part of my life and I was so glad to have know both him and Helen. They are really great people. I will greatly miss Bill at our family functions and get togethers.