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Porter Blake Dixon

Porter Dixon Obituary

Dixon, Porter Blake
of Mesa, Arizona, passed away on July 7th, 2010 at the age of 23 as a result of an accident at Lake Powell. Porter was born December 31, 1986 in Flagstaff, Arizona and is survived by his mother Coni Porter Kimball, his father Kenneth Dwight Dixon, and siblings Branden (Ashley), Jayme, Devry (Maggie), Kendria (Brandon) Holyoak, Tanner, and Connor Kimball. Porter was a real hero to his nieces Abigale and London, and nephews Brayton, Killion, Brodock, Deacon, Slade, and Lincoln. Everyone who knew him loved him. Also celebrating his life are his stepmother Janet Maynes Dixon and his grandparents Doris Dixon, Dwight Dixon, and Elden and Pat Porter. Although Porter spent only his first eight years in Flagstaff, he considered it his home. He attended schools in Flagstaff and Mesa and graduated from Mountain View High School in 2005. Porter has a quick sense of humor, is kind, gentle and sensitive. He has a humble and positive determination. He loves his family and his God. Even though his life was short, he had a great influence on us because of his spirit of compassion and happiness. He earned his Eagle Scout Award and enjoyed playing sports with his brothers and sister. He loves music, wrote lyrics, and played guitar. He also loves the outdoors especially camping, fishing, and hiking, and spent some of his last happy moments doing so with his family. Services will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 13, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2152 E. Adobe in Mesa. Interment in Mesa will follow the services. If you would like to leave a message for Porter's family or if you have a special memory of Porter that you would like to share, please go to the Norvel Owens Mortuary website under obituaries. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences by visiting the online obituary Guest Book at www.obits.azcentral.com

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Jul. 11, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Porter Dixon

21 Entries

Johnny Crawford

September 30, 2010

Bless you and your Family Connie. Losing a child is something we should never have to endure. Use your love of God and your Family to help you through it. Mitty and I had to rely heavily on this to accept our sons loss. Love you, Johnny Crawford

April Wbb

September 7, 2010

Our hearts were saddened to hear of Porter's passing. We are praying that you find the Lord's sweet peace during this time. Rick and April Webb

July 14, 2010

Dear Porter and Dixon Families:

Katy and I send our love and condolences to you at this time. I didn't know Porter, but if he is anything like his two grandfathers that I know, he is a good man. I say "is" because he still lives, just in another place. May the Lord bless you with His Comforting Spirit at this time. We love you and pray for you in your hour of grieving.

Keith Crockett, President
The Gila Valley Arizona Temple

Laura Prince Doss

July 13, 2010

Dixon Family- My prayers and thoughts will be with you. It was a honor to have known him. Families are forever.

Elise Bernal-Millsaps

July 13, 2010

I am so sorry to all who lost such a great young man. Even though I never got to know Porter very well, All the times I spent with him he was so kind and sweet.You could just tell he had a great and humble spirit. Rest in heavenly peace Porter.

Jake Johnson

July 13, 2010

Dixon Family - We shared many great time together in Flag, and this news struck a blow to all of us. You are the family that had a kid the same age as every kid in my family... and then for everyone to actually get along was pretty fantastic. Regretfully we are unable to attend the funeral... some of us with work commitments and others like Ben and my folks are out of the state today. Rebirth comes from death, and I know that Heaven Father and Porter are with you during these hard days. All our love and friendship - Jake Johnson & Family

Mary Lessig

July 13, 2010

u will be missed Porter!

July 13, 2010

Dixon Family, I am so sorry for your loss and you are in my prayers.

I have so many fun memories with Porter. He had a big heart and was so loving. I am so grateful my family and I had the opportunity to get to know Porter as well as we did. you will be greatly missed Porter and never forgotten.

love, Maci Arvanitas-Barton

Rachel Rumsey

July 13, 2010

It is still hard for me to believe Porter is really gone. Tomorrow is going to be a very hard day for all of us. Porter was such a kind hearted young man who was always there for his family and friends. You will be forever missed Porter. Rest in Peace Friend.

Coach Giannola

July 12, 2010

All our prayers for your family during this difficult time. May God give you peace and strength.

David Taylor

July 12, 2010

It was an honor to be Porter's friend and Bishop. He will be missed by all that knew him. My love and condolences to all of his family.

Sarah Blemings

July 12, 2010

God has Porter in His Keeping and We have His in our Heart…

Cathy Ipsen

July 12, 2010

Dear Dixon Family,
My family and I pulled into our camping spot at Lake Powell around the corner from your houseboat on Wednesday. We saw the search plane and others on foot looking for someone. We quickly learned about the situation with Porter. A few hours later we were so sad to learn of Porter's death. We too shed tears of sorrow at his passing that night. It broke our hearts to hear the sweet sentiments coming over the load speaker from your houseboat. Our son is currently serving a mission in Mesa, Arizona. When we learned that Porter was from Mesa we felt an instant bond. We got home last night and I wanted to put a face to the name. What a handsome young man. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Cathy Ipsen

The Norman Watkins Family

July 12, 2010

We are sorry to hear of Porter's passing. We have many wonderful memories of Porter as he spent time with us as a family. He was always fun, thoughtful, and respectful. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. What a blessing it is to know that families are forever.

Steve Kaiblinger

July 12, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Mat Shaker

July 12, 2010

Porter will always be one of my best friends. I miss you porter.

Kathy Nunes

July 11, 2010

I am sorry to learn of Porter's tragic loss. He was one of my most favorite students at Mountain View along with Kendria and Brandon, and Tanner. Porter made me laugh and memories of him will remain in my heart forever. Please know that I feel and understand your loss and know the void Porter's death will leave in your family. He will be missed especially because he was loved so much.

Kathy Nunes

July 11, 2010

Porter's death is a tragic loss. He assuredly was one of my most favorite students ever, as were Kendria and Brandon, and Tanner. Porter will be missed by all who loved him--I will always remember him as one who made me laugh and was so memorable in my English class at Mountain View. He holds a special place in my heart. My condolences to your family to have lost such a vibrant young life too soon...I understand and know your loss.

Cindy DeLost

July 11, 2010

So very sorry for the loss of your child.

Bernald Porter

July 11, 2010

I am a cousin to grandpa Eldon Porter and was saddened to learn of Porter's passing. May the many memories he helped create during his lifetime find root in your hearts and bring sweet recollection to your minds as you struggle with this event over the coming days. God bless you in every way.

Karen Shaker

July 11, 2010

Porter spent a lot of time at our house as he grew up with my son and all of the boys in our neighborhood. He was absolutely adorable, charming and gave me the best hugs. I am so sorry for the loss to the family and friends that meant so much to him.

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