Scott Hilton Porter

Scott Hilton Porter, 66, lost his life to a ravaging disease on the evening of May 22, 2023. Scott was born to Rodney and Dawn Porter in Delta, Utah on May 27, 1956. He had two older sisters, Nyla and Gwen and two younger sisters Kris and Jill. Scott received his Bachelors of Science at Utah State University with a degree in Secondary Education and Mathematics. He began his long and successful career with Uintah School District, retiring there just 2 years ago. Scott loved teaching and he loved the youth who went through his classes. And his students thought the world of him. Scott had a passion for wrestling and participated in high school as well as at Ricks College. He helped coach back home in Vernal. He always followed the local teams and enjoyed their struggles and triumphs. Scott first married Elizabeth D. Porter and they had a daughter Aimee Marie Porter. He later married Marian Dyches and they bore Dawn, Jacob (Jake), Nick and Ben. In 2002 Scott was led to Cynthia Laxson and they were sealed in the Vernal Temple. Scott adopted daughters Rachel, Rebekah and Leah. He was a devoted husband and father and later grandfather to Jacob, Kenlea and Zander. Scott loved gardening and added more grape, raspberry and blackberry vines. The fruits of his labors kept his family fed throughout the year. Jazz was always his love of music and he would listen to it as he worked in the shop as he worked the wood for various projects. It remained his 'jam'. Scott had a lifelong love of Scouting being awarded the Silver Beaver Award. His love of the outdoors was strong and he always enjoyed hiking, camping, riding bikes and anything that involved being outside. He also participated in The Escape Club at Vernal Junior High. Scott loved doing things himself and thoroughly enjoyed the wood projects he did. Our home is filled with so many of Scott's works. In the last few months before he passed he turned bowls, lids, platters, candle pedestals and more. He joyed in his daughter's (Rachel) love of wood and refinishing old furniture. Grandson Jacob grew up with shop work and gardening. Scott was always the peacemaker and kept that quality until he passed. He will be missed by many that he touched through his life. He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints all his life, serving in various callings, Scoutmaster and Counselor in the Bishopric are some. And his 'hobby' of Ham Radio led to his being the communications person for the Uintah Stake. He spent many hours at his radio making contacts all over the world. He accumulated quite a collection of postcards from fellow 'hams' worldwide. It was Scotts wish that we have no funeral services so we will plan a Celebration of Life with close friends and family at a later date. Arrangements under the direction of the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.