James T. Porter

Jim was the "go-to" P&R professional...always ready to add his time and insights. If peers have role models, Jim was mine. He served Vista as Director for the same 25 years I served San Marcos. I usually learned more about the profession car-pooling to San Diego meetings with Jim than at the meetings themselves!
Bill Schramm

Dear Terri, Jim was a super guy and one I was happy to have known. Volunteering at the Rancho brought us together many times. He did so much for the kids of Vista through his work with the Parks and Rec. He was missed when he retired and will be missed now. Our thoughts are with you and your's. Pat and Connie Hubbard

Terri, Lisa, Jennifer and Miranda, We were so sad to hear about Jim's passing. Bruce fondly remembers the days he worked with him at Parks & Rec. He was a wonderful man! You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this time. May God Bles you all with the strength to get through this difficult time.
With love and sympathy,
Bruce and Maureen Gangnath

Aunt Teri, Lisa, Jen, Mandy & Familia...thinking of you and sending you lots of prayers. Uncle Jim was an amazing person and so many lives were enriched by him. Lots of hugs and kisses to you and all the kids, miss you. Love from Margie, Bobby, Aidan & Rowan Taylor

One of the dearest men I ever knew who's love for the arts helped to put Vista on the theatrical map for 1000's of people accross the West Coast. His legacy is one of service and we will miss him terribly. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his AMAZING family at this time.
Randall Hickman and Douglas Davis

Our thoughts and prayers are with Mrs.Porter and her family. We send our deepest apologies.

- Yolanda, Andrew, and Sarah Graves

Teri, Lisa, Jennifer, Miranda 7 Aunt Bettie , Uncle Buzz Jim was a wonderful man friend & cousin he will be greatly missed.. I was so pleased when he can to Az with David..

How very blessed we were to have known James T. Porter. Our deepest sympathy to Teri, Miranda and family. The Carr Family