Jason Cornell Porter, 45, of Pullman, WA passed away August 23, 2023 at Pullman Regional Hospital.  Jason was born August 15, 1978 in Provo, UT to Cornell & Ruth (Brady) Porter.  He grew up in West Valley City, UT where he graduated from high school. He then attended Snow College where he earned his Associates degree. Jason served his mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the New Jersey, Cherry Hill mission, Spanish-speaking. He learned to speak Spanish fluently there and used it the rest of his life in both personal and professional capacities. His mission experiences not only created a love for Hispanic people, but began a life-long love affair with cooking. Following this two year mission, Jason returned to Provo and received both his Bachelor and Master's degrees in accounting at BYU. While there, he married Carrie Ann Robison on July 15, 2000. They were sealed in the Mount Timpanogos temple in American Fork, UT. After Jason received his Master's degree, they moved to Athens, Georgia where Jason then completed his PhD education at the University of Georgia. During this time, Jason and Carrie had their first two children, daughter Emily and son Josh. The family arrived on the Palouse in 2006, where Jason taught for 8 years at the University of Idaho. While living in Moscow, their third child, Michael, was born. Following 4 years teaching at the University of South Dakota, the family moved back to the Palouse where Jason continued his career at Washington State University in the Carson College of Business.

Jason was an accomplished author of accounting text books and cases, research publications, course specific materials, and short fiction stories. His prolific, thoughtful writing gained him the admiration and respect of peers, students, and other professionals. He was also a wonderful teacher and mentor, receiving many awards for his service throughout the years. Despite all of the honors he received, Jason maintained his strong focus on his students, making sure that their learning was his top priority. His famous catchphrase was "I have a spreadsheet for that," and he always did! In fact, one of his students referred to him as an "Excel god." Outside of spreadsheets, two of Jason's greatest passions were cooking and making chocolate candy. He learned his candy making skills from his grandmother and was very proud to continue her legacy in his own way. Everyone he knew benefitted from these talents because he cooked often for his family and friends and sent candy out every Christmas.

Above all, Jason's family and faith were of the utmost importance to him.  Time spent with family was his top priority. Trips to the coast and reading great books aloud were always treasured moments, as well as walks, flying kites, sharing stories and singing together.  Jason was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, serving in various capacities throughout his life - missionary, secretary, counselor, speaker, and many different teaching responsibilities.  He is survived by his wife Carrie at the family home in Pullman; daughter Emily (Talon) Brown of Moscow, ID; two sons Josh and Michael Porter of Pullman; his parents Cornell & Ruth Porter of West Valley, UT; his brother Stephen (Vashti) Porter and his sister Jenni (Travis) Hogman.  The viewing will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at the Pullman Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints Church, 1055 NE Orchard Drive.  The funeral service will follow at 11 AM at the church.  Corbeill Funeral Home of Pullman, WA has been entrusted with arrangements.  Online condolences may be sent to www.corbeillfuneralhomes.com

Please join us remotely at the following Zoom link for Jason's service.   https://zoom.us/j/98683849873