Paul W. Birdsey, of Garden City and Spanish Fork, UT, passed away quietly on July 17, 2015 at Utah Valley Hospital. He was born April 12, 1934 in Philadelphia, PA son of Grace Evans Thompson Birdsey and Arthur Edward Birdsey.
He is survived by his wife, Constance (Connie) Birdsey; sons, Paul W. Birdsey Jr. (Maegan) and Christopher D Birdsey (Susan); grandchildren: Catherine (Justin) Savrock; Steven P. Birdsey; Haunna C. Birdsey; brother, Bruce ; sisters, Barbara MacDonald and Jayne (Tom) DiNardo; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Grace; his sister, Jo Harriet Cooper; and his grandson, Kevin Edward Birdsey.
Paul was in Scouting for over 30 years serving as Scoutmaster to two troops. He was awarded the Silver Beaver award during his long service.
Paul was a Lay Pastor of the Bear Lake Community church until his illness made it impossible to continue preaching and leading a congregation on a regular basis. His greatest joy was serving Communion to the congregation and leading Worship service. He developed and led Inter-faith gatherings in the Bear River valley for many years.
Paul was employed for 29 years by SPS Technologies, Jenkintown, PA and Salt Lake City as a Manufacturing Engineer; Bear Lake State Park for a number of years as a Seasonal employee; and for 6 years driving and delivering Meals on Wheels. He very much enjoyed the contact with all of the seniors on his route.
A Memorial Service for Paul will be held in late September at the Bear Lake Community church in Montpelier, Idaho.
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