John Wolz

“Bud” Porteous, who founded Porteous Fastener Company in 1966, died September 8, 2005, at the age of 86.\
Born May 11, 1919, in Columbus, OH, he was raised in Flint, MI. He moved to California in 1945 and started in the fastener business working for Russell Bolt.
Survivors include sons Barry Porteous and Bob Porteous, both active in the company; and two daughters, Susan and Carol. His wife Anne died in 2000.
Messages to the family and memorial contributions to the Porteous Family Foundation may be sent c/o Porteous Fastener Company, 1040 Watson Center Rd., Carson, CA 90745. The family foundation was founded in 1995 to fund grammar and high school education scholarships for inner-city children in Los Angeles. Contributions to donor”s favorite charities are also welcomed. �2005 FastenerNews.com