Dickalyn Joy Porter died suddenly at her home in Willows on Sunday, April 21, 2024. She was born at Enloe Hospital in Chico to Hugh and Winifred Wells on Nov. 18, 1947.
She was a proud resident of Durham for many years and was a 1965 graduate of Durham High School.
As a young girl, she loved music and choir. She could play the flute, piccolo, clarinet, and the alto sax.
She played in multiple bands, from Durham Junior High School on up to the Chico Community Band and the Paradise Elks Band. Most recently, she became a member of her church’s choir.
She was the first woman to join the Chico Toastmasters. She enjoyed playing pool and collected many trophies from tournaments over the years. She is a three-time top shooter for the Chico Women’s Pool Series.
She was married twice. Her first husband, Melvin Boyce, was enlisted in the Army. They were able to experience married life throughout the 1970s and 1980s in Germany. She loved living in Germany.
Her second marriage was to her high school sweetheart, David Porter. Unfortunately, this lasted only a year and a half, when her husband died.
She is survived by her older brother, Ron Darby, and many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life is planned for 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, at the Durham Adobe Methodist Church. All are welcome.
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