Paul B Mower, age 77, passed away early Sunday morning on August, 14, 2022. Paul was born on August 13, 1945 to Reece and Wilma Binks Mower. Paul was the 4th of 6 children.
When Paul was the age of nine, his family moved from Springville, Utah to Bel Gardens, California. At the height of 6’4” Paul loved to play basketball and football at Bell Gardens High School, in Bell Gardens, California where he graduated in 1963.
After graduating from high school, Paul honorably served his Savior, completing a 2 year mission from 1964 – 1967, for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in France, where he enjoyed serving the people, learning the language and trying new foods. Paul’s love for his Savior, Jesus Christ never wavered.
When he returned Paul married the love of his life, Bonnie June Long. They were sealed for time and eternity on July 21, 1967 in the Los Angeles Temple. They were blessed with 3 sons: Steven, Kenny, Keith.
After Paul was married he was drafted into the United States Army where he served his country, honorably, from November of 1967 to October of 1969, during the Vietnam War.
Paul is survived by his wife of 55 years, Bonnie June of Payson, 3 sons, Steven Paul Mower of Santa Fe Springs, CA, Kenneth A. Mower of Santa Fe Springs, CA, and Keith B. (Jennifer) Mower of Bountiful, UT, and then his 3 grandchildren, Kyle Paul, Cameron Adam and Zackery Kenneth Mower. His surviving siblings are JoAnn (Ed) Scott of CA, Patsy Brown of Pleasant Grove, UT, Jerry (Diane) Mower of CA, Joseph Mower of Ohio and sister-in-law Marilyn Mower of Sandy, UT. He is also survived and beloved by his many nieces and nephews all of whom said their uncle had the best and most infectious laugh.
Paul loved camping and being in the outdoors with his family and was always supported his sons in their endeavors in life to include the sports that they played to their family. He was also a big fan of BYU Football and the Los Angels Rams.
A viewing will be held on Friday, August 19, 2022, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson, UT. Military honors and interment will be in the Utah Veterans Cemetery and Memorial Park, 17111 South Camp Williams Road, Bluffdale, Utah, at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 22, 2022.
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Peggy Sue Ethridge says
August 17, 2022 at 1:23 amI will miss you my dear brother in law. I’ll always remember you teaching me how to drive. I wish I could have seen you more. Rest in the arms of Jesus
Tom Brown says
August 17, 2022 at 2:19 amMy uncle. My friend. My hero. I’ll always remember you for your advice when I had questions. You never judge me and always made me feel welcome into your family. Most of all I will always remember your laugh. You will always be in my thoughts and heart. Till we meet again and when my chores here on earth l’ll see you again. Love you Uncle Paul. God be with you till we meet again.