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Rex Clayton PORTER Jr.

1957 - 2019

Rex Clayton PORTER Jr. obituary, 1957-2019, Sunnyvale, CA

Rex PORTER Obituary

PORTER, Rex Clayton, Jr. (Age 61) On September 14, 1957, Geraldine Rose Porter and Rex Clayton Porter Sr. welcomed their second child, Rex Clayton Porter Jr., into the world in Denver, Colorado. Rex excelled in academics throughout child- hood, attended Whittier college on scholarship and ultimately went on to study medicine at UCLA. While completing his residency in anesthesiology at the University of Florida, he met the love of his life, Connie, who was an OR nurse at the same hospital. They married in Florida before moving to Spokane where they had three children: Whitney, Derek and Dylan. Rex was a devoted and loving family man, as well as a beloved member of the community. Rex loved spending time with his family, distance running, gardening and Gonzaga basketball. He practiced medicine for three decades, primarily at Sacred Heart Medical Center with the Physician's Anesthesia Group. Rex is survived by his three children, mom and sister, Colette. His family and friends will dearly miss his kindness and gentle spirit. His loved ones will celebrate his life with a private service.

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Published by Spokesman-Review on Apr. 14, 2019.

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Anne Evans-Herkov

July 19, 2019

Rex you were a sweet and kind person. Rest In Peace. Love and prayers for your family.

Cathy Miller (Espinosa)

May 8, 2019

My heart breaks for Rex and Connie's family and friends. Words cannot my deep sympathy for your overwhelming loss. May the memories of better times bring you some comfort and peace.

Michael Dudley

April 21, 2019

You were by best friend in anesthesilolgy training (1984-86). Also, my family lived near them for a couple years.Adding to that my wife (Susan A. Dudley) worked at Univ of Fl with Rex's wife Connie. Our deepest condolences. (352) 246-8690.

MICHAEL DUDLEY, M.D.

April 19, 2019

You were my best friend in training (anesthesiology) and my family moved to Spokane as your freinds. I remember my oldest son (Chris) playing with Whittany as we played golf. Also, the love/respect my wife (Susan) and I had for you and Connie (& kids) in memory my friend love extends.

Sandy Young

April 17, 2019

God bless Rex and your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

william mari

April 17, 2019

As everyone else, I was shocked and surprised. My prayers are with Aunt Gerri and the rest of the Porter family. Rest in Peace.

Isaiah Dalager

April 16, 2019

Rex I'm speechless, you always saw the light in others, the value, and their human potential. Your sincere heart touched all of us. You made dreamers into believers, and captivated us all. If you were a patient you brought comfort their bedside, if you needed energy to get us through the day you provided a light at the end of the tunnel. Your encouragement towards the people you came into contact with will be forged on our hearts forever. May you rest in the beautiful and resting place. May the angels lift you up to the heavens above, and may your soul be never forgotten, God bless and rest upon you my friend.

April 16, 2019

Dr Porter was such a kind man and wonderful boss for over 20 years.He will be missed by so many of us who worked with him.Rest in peace. Our thoughts are with his family.
Sincerely Marlene Gross CRNA

Jim & Raneice Lauritzen

April 15, 2019

My husband and I were both patients of Rex and my husband also worked with him for years. He was a great guy. Our hearts go out to his family at this most difficult time.

Tim Stevens

April 14, 2019

It was an honor to have worked closely with Dr Porter for many years. He was an outstanding physician and a kind and caring person. He positively impacted so many lives and will be greatly missed.

Matthew Ymer

April 14, 2019

You were one of the best people that I ever worked with in the OR's. Rest in eternal peace Rex.

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