Paul Virgil Meredith - Walker Funeral Home

Jacob 7:26 (The Book of Mormon) …the time passed away with us, and also our lives passed away like as it were unto us a dream…

Heaven gladly welcomed Paul Virgil Meredith as he peacefully passed away on April 4, 2020 while at home (Payson, Utah) surrounded by family. He lived a joy-filled life centered on his family, his Church, and all around him.

Paul was born on August 7, 1941, in Lehi, Utah to Virgil Turn Meredith and Ruby Mae Zimmerman.

He fell in love with football in high school with his great friend Jay Rindlisbacher, where he was nicknamed “Bear Meredith”. He attended Dixie College on a football scholarship. He served a church mission in Stockholm, Sweden, and then earned a degree in Education from Brigham Young University in 1967.

On October 25, 1963, he married Larraine Rindlisbacher in the Manti Temple. They spent 39 wonderful years together before her tragic passing in 2002.

He was a Payson High School history teacher for over 30 years. His students loved him. Paul had a knack for connecting with students, especially those who had difficulty connecting elsewhere. He coached football, tennis, wrestling, and track. Coach Meredith influenced and befriended many.

He loved farming, driving a tractor, the smell of freshly cut hay, puttering through the orchards on a four-wheeler, boating, BYU football & basketball, and fishing (without catching any fish).

Just like Hyrum and Joseph, he and his older brother Melvin Meredith were inseparable, constant companions, and best friends. Together they served in many church callings, raised their children, worked, traveled, daily trips to McDonald’s, and many drinks of Diet Coke.

Each Christmas season he handcrafted wooden, personalized snowmen which brought joy to many people. He will continue to live through these snowmen which symbolize his selfless service. He gave them freely and touched the hearts of countless people.

He was always the first person on the doorstep of any new neighbor and often carried a freshly baked loaf of bread. Every young person who walked into his home was an honoree grandchild.

He held many church callings (bishop, temple worker, and others). He served in the Provo Temple for five years and the Payson Temple for five years. But, the one calling he felt was the most important of all of them was being a home teacher/minister. He was a friend to all he home taught or ministered to, not because they were assigned to him but because he loved them first.

He served for ten years on the board of Strawberry Electrical Service District (SESD).

On April 16, 2004, he married Linda Rasmussen and they were sealed in the Provo Temple. Paul and Linda loved to travel and embraced children and grandchildren with great love on both sides of their families. They’ve seen every state but two and even traveled to Mexico and Canada.

Paul was preceded in death by his beloved wife Norma Larraine Rindlisbacher Meredith, his mother and father, two sisters (Beverly and Bertha Mae), his grandson Lane McIntyre, stepson Jim Hall, father-in-law Roger Rasmussen, father-in-law Reed Rindlisbacher, and mother-in-law Norma Rindlisbacher. Paul is loved and missed by many. He is survived by his dear wife, Linda Rasmussen Meredith; his siblings Melvin Meredith and Joyce Jones; his mother-in-law Colleen Rasmussen, his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren,Paula & Greg Evans (children: Zane & Brooklyn [children: Nora], and Curtis);Val & Lisa Meredith (children: Gavin & Emily, and Courtney);Tracy & David Evert (children: Amie & Lyman McIntier [children: Addison and Brinley], Brandy & Tyler Washburn [children: Landon, Clara, and Derek], David Jr. & Rachel [children: Carter. Madilyn, Abigail, Briella] Evert, Brett & Alice [children: Sydney] Evert, Lane McIntyre, Kyle & Kaitlyn [children: Declan] Evert, Logan McIntyre, and Amber Evert);Erik & Synthia Meredith (children: Adriana, Erika, Celeste, and Stephanie);Karl & Gloria Meredith (children: Glen, Leah, Carlton, and Camellia);Matthew & Amy Meredith (children: Ruby, Megan, Wesley, and Henry);Tracey & John Kartsone (children: Katrina & Christian Hobbs, Kaden, and Preston);Trisha & Mark Kizerian (children: Sierra Morris, Nikolas Kizerian, Jaden Kizerian);Jessica & Luke Brandley (children: Hunter & Seneca [children: Camden Price], Megan Hall, Evan Brandley, Braxton Hall, Joseph Brandley, Kimberley Brandley, Porter Hall, Emree Hall, and Ren Brandley)

Paul will be interred at the Payson Cemetery on April 8, 2020. There will be no formal funeral ceremony held at this time. At a later date, there will be a memorial service held to remember Paul’s life. In Paul’s honor, we request that those wishing to contribute do so by making a charitable donation to the Humanitarian Aid Fund of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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Chris Peterson says

April 7, 2020 at 11:52 pm

I had the privilege of working with Paul at the Provo temple for a while and I grew to love him and his quiet way of serving the Savior.

Jeff Clements says

April 8, 2020 at 4:36 am

My deepest condolences to Paula and the rest of the Meredith family. Your Dad was an exceptional man, and was what made up some of those good high school memories

Paul Charles Genho says

April 8, 2020 at 6:54 am

Paul is my friend and I will miss him. Linda, Mel and Paul’s kids , I pray you will feel the Savior’s love at this trying this time and have a firm assurance that Paul lives. Lean on me when you need someone.

Paul Charles Genho says

April 8, 2020 at 6:58 am

Paul has been a good friend and I will miss him. My heart reaches out to Linda, Mel and Paul’s kids. It is my prayer that you will find the peace that only the can Savior grant at times like this. Paul lives and is happy. He would want you all to be happy also. Lean on me when you need someone.

Suzanne Vasquez says

April 8, 2020 at 12:01 pm

I’m so sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. We were neighbors growing up on West Mountain. He was Bishop at the time of my mother’s passing.
Condolences to his wife and family. ❤️

Nicole Small says

April 8, 2020 at 3:42 pm

Paul was such an amazing and influential man in our lives. He was our home teacher for 12 years and my husband’s for about 30. He always showed concern and love for me and my family. He always brought us fun goodies and wonderful snowman and I will always be displayed in our house and never forgotten. I am sending love light and prayers to you and your family at this time. Heaven is one lucky place! He was the man I called on when I needed a little extra comfort and prayers.

Jodi Zobell says

April 8, 2020 at 6:45 pm

So sorry for your loss. He was a great man. Paul and my dad (Ron Peart) are catching up.

Phyllis Brock says

April 8, 2020 at 6:48 pm

I was saddened to read Paul’s obituary today. We have enjoyed getting to know Paul and Linda and many of the children and grandchildren as we have been neighbors at the cabin in Scofield. We will miss the conversations and friendliness we shared with Paul. We send our love and condolences to Linda and all his family. May our Heavenly Father bless you all as you remember the life of a great man.
Bob and Phyllis Brock

Lynne Lindstrom says

April 8, 2020 at 8:12 pm

I am so sorry to hear of Paul’s death. He was always so kind and genuinely concerned for the welfare of others. Love and prayers to your family.

Gordon Thatcher says

April 9, 2020 at 2:31 am

So sad to see this. Paul was a patient Bishop with me, worked with him and Mel on the Dairy farm. They dragged me around Utah Lake and Lake Powell on water skis many times! My warmest condolences to the Merediths. God be with you Paul til we meet again.

Darin Small says

April 9, 2020 at 2:00 pm

Thank you Paul for being there for Ronnie and my mother. You were always a good friend. Your kind heart and compassion always brightened my day. Thank you.
I am very sorry for your loss Paul was the kind of man and father everyone wishes they had.

Robert menlove says

April 9, 2020 at 4:08 pm

Saddened and shocked to hear of Paul s. passing. He truly was a great friend both at Payson n High and at work at strawberry high line. He will be greatly misses.

Clint Fairbourn says

April 9, 2020 at 7:50 pm

Paul Meredith was my teacher in high school. I think I had him at least two or three times. I remember him as a wise, kind and gentle soul. He was a fantastic teacher, and an even better man. I offer my heartfelt condolences to his family.

Chantele Park Bruton says

April 13, 2020 at 3:27 am

Tracy,
I was so sad to read about the passing of your sweet dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Ilene Belnap says

April 14, 2020 at 8:10 pm

I worked with Paul in the Payson Temple. He was always so joyful and kind. I will miss his sweet spirit. Love and prayers to your family.

G Barratt Reynolds says

April 15, 2020 at 11:57 pm

I am saddend to read of Paul’s passing. He was a good man and leaves behind fond memories. My love and prayers go to Linda, Melvin, Joyce and their families.

Barry and Lisa (Riley) Bradshaw says

April 16, 2020 at 6:44 pm

We are so sorry to find out about the passing of Paul. He was my high school track coach back in the late 70’s and had recently been working with my husband in the Payson Temple baptistry. We have been the recipients of some of the famous snowmen! Our prayers and well wishes go to your family at this difficult time. The video was a beautiful tribute to a wonderful life and a wonderful family.

Amy Perine Kenney says

August 30, 2021 at 6:12 pm

I had World History from Mr. Meredith in the 10th grade, 1988/89. In class one day, Mr. Meredith predicted cell phones! He told the class one day that within the next 10-20 years there would be phones that were mobile that you could call anywhere in the world and everyone would have their own personal number and they would fit in your pocket! So many kids in the class were in disbelief but I remember thinking how cool it sounded! When I got my first Blackberry, I remembered that day back in his class some 20 years before! I’m 47 years old and still remember Hitler’s advance through Europe because of his pneumonic device RASCRP, pronounced Razcrap, which stood for Rhineland, Austria, Czechoslovakia, Sudetenland, Russia, Poland! He was a great teacher!

Paul Virgil Meredith August 7, 1941 - April 4, 2020

18 Condolences for Paul Virgil Meredith