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Connie Porter Obituary
1955 - 2025
Kaysville, UT - Our beloved wife, mom and grandma passed away at the age of 69 in her home surrounded by her loving family.
Connie was born in Salt Lake City, Utah to Elmer and Fern Denison. She has 4 older brothers, 1 older sister and 1 younger brother. After returning from a year at Snow College, while attending a young adult holiday social, she met the love of her life, Danny Porter. They were married on April 25, 1975, in the Salt Lake Temple. They started their life in West Valley City where they had 2 children and raised them to adulthood. In 2001 they moved to Kaysville to be closer to family.
Right after Dan and Connie were married, her health struggles began. Throughout her life, she was the recipient of multiple organ donations that prolonged her life and allowed her many years of happiness with her family. We are forever grateful for the sacrifice of those who donated the gift of life. Despite the hardships this placed on her, she never lost her faith in God and her resilient nature. She endured her hardships well and lived her life to the fullest.
Her children and grandchildren were the pride and joy of her life. She never missed a recital, concert, sporting event or special occasion that her 8 grandchildren were involved in. She adored them all and wanted to be involved in every aspect of their life. Although she endured many trials throughout life, it never stopped her from enjoying her journey and spending time with her family.
She had a strong testimony of the atonement, and immense faith in the Plan of Salvation and in her Savior Jesus Christ. This influenced all her decisions in how she lived her life. She passed on her testimony and faith to her children and grandchildren through her valiant example.
Connie leaves behind a loving husband of 49 years, Danny Porter, her two children Pollyanna Barss (Nelson), and Kevin Porter (Angie); her 8 grandchildren, Lexi Pauole (Preston), Andrew Barss, Ryan Porter, Alyssa Porter, Lilly Barss, Ashley Porter, Anna Barss and Tommy Barss; one great-granddaughter Keala Pauole; her 6 siblings and their spouses. She was preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Fern Denison.
She lived fully, laughed often, and loved wholeheartedly, and we will forever be influenced by her love.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, March 7, 2025 at the Quail Crossing Chapel (2230 S 350 E, Kaysville, UT 84037) Friends and family may visit Thursday evening between 6 and 8 pm at Russon Mortuary (1941 N Main St, Farmington, UT 84025) or Friday morning, 9:30am-10:30am at the church. Interment will be at the Kaysville City Cemetery following the services.
Streaming services will be provided by the ward using the following link: https://zoom.us/j/96050309085
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Larry (Lawrence) Gull
July 22, 2025
So sorry Danny and family. God bless you all.
Pat Barton
March 7, 2025
During one of Connie's hospitalizations ( it may have been her hip replacement) she wasn't allowed to eat anything so we made labels reading "pizza", "popcorn", "orange julius", "cheeseburger"," french fries," etc. and stuck them on her IV bags.
Kristopher Woodbury
March 7, 2025
I am so glad to have known Connie for many years. She was unintentionally instrumental in getting me into conducting hymns in sacrament meeting, as she gave me opportunities to fill in for her more than two decades ago.
As I saw Connie in later years (at my dad's funeral and when I ushered for general conference) she always had a big hug for me.
She was a great person in so many ways!
Don Barton
March 5, 2025
Danny, How can we say how much we love you guys and how sorry we were to hear of Connie's passing. There is no way to pick out just one experience with you guys, there are so many precious and sacred times we've had together. Thank you for all the things you've taught me and your patience you had for a head strong counselor. Your friendship is forever cherished. We'll see you soon.
Love ya, Don and Pat Barton
Susan & Gary Fowler
March 4, 2025
I actually knew Connie and her sister Mary from high school we were in the high school play together. All the time I knew Connie out here in West Valley. She was always very ill. There were multiple times. We really thought she was going to die. I headed up a group of sisters that made a quilt for Connie and all of us embroidered our name on that quilt. There was probably maybe 80 or more sisters names on the quilt. I know that meant a lot to Connie and it meant a lot to me to present that to her.
I am so pleased she got to live to almost 70 that is just a miracle in my eyes. My sincerest condolences to Danny and the family.
Susan and Gary Fowler
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