In May of 1943, Paul was drafted into the Army on the day he graduated from Logan High School. He trained in Texas and Virginia and was deployed first to the Philippines then to the occupation of Japan. He received an honorable discharge in February 1946. Paul always said the best birthday present he ever received was when he sailed from Tokyo for home. Paul married his high school sweetheart on June 20,1944, while on leave. Their marriage was later solemnized in Idaho Falls LDS Temple. They were blessed with four boys, including Wilford and Wayne who died as infants. Paul served in many callings in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints including bishop, stake high council, Sunday school teacher, ward finance clerk, and bulletin editor for twenty-five years of his later years. He did NOT want a computer so he typed everything on an old type-writer and did literal cut-and-paste to create information-filled bulletins. He served as a School District 91 board member, State of Idaho finance committeeman, Idaho Falls city councilman for twenty years, and board member of the Northwest Public Power Association. Paul always said the best job he ever had was that of city councilman. He took pride in the many accomplishments made during the time he served with Mayor S. Eddie Peterson and Mayor Tom Campbell. Paul served as the chairman of the city power committee. During his tenure the three existing power plants were reconstructed using a new concept called low-head bulb-turbine technology. The power committee completed construction of the Gem State Dam and support facilities, thus modernizing the city power system we have today. Paul also worked with many excellent city employees beginning the paramedic program during his time on the city council. Paul graduated from the University of Utah with a BA and MA in Public Administration. He worked for a time with the Utah State Tax Commission, before moving to Idaho Falls to work at Atomic Energy Commission. He was employed by various contractors as a budget supervisor, retiring in 1986 after 37 years of service. Paul enjoyed camping, stamp and coin collecting, travel, reading, church work, visiting with family and friends and BYU football and basketball. Survivors included: sons Stephen Paul (Deanna) and Alton Kent; grandchildren Benjamin, Stephanie Van Sant (Jesse), James (Angela), Andrew, William and Joseph (Lory); and great-grandchildren Rebecca, Gracie, Kylee, Annabelle, Ian and Aubree. His family sincerely thanked Aspen Home Health and all of the many Grandview and Sage Creek Ward members who helped care for Paul. Graveside service held Saturday, May 1st.