Paul Leon Barrow

Paul Leon Barrow
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MARRIOTT-SLATERVILLE - Paul passed away on October 3, 2011, after bravely battling Pulmonary Fibrosis for five years. He was born on March 14, 1932 in his grandmother's home in West Weber, to Edward Barrow and Maude Hipwell Barrow Conger. He was raised in Ogden and graduated from Ogden High School in 1951. He served in the Korean War. He married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Webb on March 26, 1954. They lived in Harrisville, Layton and Marriott-Slaterville. They had 57 years together.

Paul was a member of the Marriott-Slater 1st Ward. He was employed by Swift & Co. and retired as a general contractor. Paul loved horses and headed the Jr. Posse in Harrisville for 10 years. He taught his children and neighbors to water ski.

He was a big part of his grandchildren's lives, enjoying time with them at Bear Lake and Wolf Lodge. Paul and Barbara spent over 20 winters in Lake Havassu where they made many friends and kept in contact with them.

Paul loved his family dearly and was a "great-grandpa". He was generous and giving. He enjoyed trips to Wendover, playing cards, going to horse races, golfing and all sports. Paul had many friends and like Will Rogers, "he never met a man he didn't like."

Paul is survived by his wife Barbara; children Reed Barrow of Colorado, Scot (Carrie) Barrow of Oregon, and Paula (Mark) Moffitt of Missouri; 4 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren with 2 on the way; 3 brother's-Clair Barrow, Blaine (Launa) Barrow, and Dean (Ann) Barrow; 2 sisters-Nelda Carlos and Carma (Floyd) Smith; and three sisters-in-law-Bonnie Harper, Ruby Harper, and Dixie Fowles.

The family wishes to thank Summit Hospice, especially his R.N. and Doctor, and the nurses and doctors of I.H.C. Hospice for their loving care, also a special niece, Shelley Madsen. His family is thankful for his brothers that visited him every week as well as all the wonderful neighbors and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Myers Mortuary Chapel, 845 Washington Blvd., Ogden, Utah. There will be a viewing on Friday, the 7th from 6-8 p.m. at the mortuary and on Saturday from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, you may make donations to Summit Hospice.

Interment, West Weber Cemetery
VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden
100 Monroe Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84404
October 7, 2011
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ServiceMyers Mortuary - Ogden
1875 Monroe Blvd
Ogden, Utah 84401
October 8, 2011
11:00 AM
CemeteryWest Weber Cemetery
4592 West 950 North
West Weber, UT 84404
October 8, 2011