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Daniel Porter Obituary
Dan Porter, born March 18, 1958, passed away on November 19, 2012, peacefully at his home.
Dan was loyal and dedicated, a cherished friend and co-worker who went out of his way to help others and never said a bad word about anyone. Dan was a gifted musician and singer and he would often be found humming or singing songs while doing his work.
Dan was preceded in death by his parents George and Bonnie.
Dan is survived by his sister Linda Meyer and her husband Bill of Ripon, California; his sister Charlotte Gerber and husband Bob of Aurora, Colorado; and his brother George Porter and wife Julie of Minneapolis, Minnesota along with six nieces and nephews.
A celebration of his life will be held on December 6th, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Cottonwood Cove clubhouse located at 300 Gordon Lane in Murray. Dan adored his now deceased cat Thomas, as well as his living four legged friends Arnie, Max, Tabitha and Sage, so in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Dan's name as well as his four legged friends to the Humane Society of Utah. Dan will also be greatly missed by his human friends, one and all.
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Memories and Condolences
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Linda Meyer
December 6, 2012
Dear Dan,
We are sitting in California with a candle lit for you during your memorial service in Utah. The guest book's not big enough to list all the memories and fun times. I never imagined I'd have to say goodbye to my little brother, the leader of the band. Watch over all of us. Love your big sister Linda and husband Bill.
George Porter
December 6, 2012
Danny, I'm going to miss our long telephone conversations about guitars, music and the many memories of family members dear to us when we were growing up. As several relatives said to me upon hearing of your passing, you're in good company. We'll miss your sense of humor.
Your brother, George
Pauline Andresen
December 5, 2012
Dear Little Brother Dan, love you so much. You were the best! I never forget water skiing at the cabin in Mora. Brings laughter to my heart every time. How grateful I am to have known and loved you.
Kristi Pulley
December 1, 2012
Im just heart broken to hear of Dans passing. He was a good friend of our families & an amazing musician. I never heard a negative thing come from the man. I am sending my thoughts & prayers to his family at this time of grief. He will be greatly missed & often thought of.
Arnie, Max, Tabitha & Sage Feline Friends
December 1, 2012
To our cherished human friend Dan, thank you for taking such good care of us when our full time care givers were away. We will miss you and we know that you are in heaven reunited with those you loved who passed before you. Please come play with us when you can as we will be waiting to see and hear from you in spirit. Much love your buddies; Arnie, Max, Tabitha and Sage. Our humans say they will never be able to find someone to care for us they way you did and we agree. Thanks for the toys, the time and the love. We miss you and so do our human companions.
Love always AMTS.... and J&L too.
November 30, 2012
Brandon wahe Im his best friend, I was all ways there for dan, for 16 yrs and at the last days working with him. He was all ways nice and wanted work to be done. I love him as an uncle and always a friend. I love you Dan Forever always, You will be in my heart. Love Brandon Wahe. Best friends Forever Tell we meet again.
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