Gary D. Porter died peacefully August 3, 2008 at Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center in Show Low, Arizona. He was 61. Gary was born on April 21, 1947 in Santa Ana, California to the late Robert Wright and Betty Mae (Needles) Porter. He moved from his native California to Arizona nearly 30 years ago. Gary worked as a Real Estate Manager throughout his long and successful career and he will be greatly missed by his many co-workers. Gary is survived by his companion of 35 years, CM Self of Show Low, Arizona; his aunt, Mary Lee Baldwin of Yucaipa, California; his sister, Rae (Ron) Hamric of Pine, Arizona; his brother, Michael (Cathy) Porter, of Seattle, Washington; and many other extended family members. Private family services will be held.