1940-2011
Paul John Pappas passed away on February 18, 2011 suddenly at St. Marks Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on April 20, 1940 to George and Nettie Street Pappas in West Jordan, Utah.
He attended schools in West Jordan and graduated from Bingham High in 1959. On September 13, 1962 he married Stannie Coon. Dad loved anything to do with family, he loved celebrating birthdays and holidays and just being together. He enjoyed camping and fishing in Oregon, Canada, Flaming Gorge or just up East Canyon.
He leaves behind his wife of 48 years, his daughter Christine Larned, Lisa Houghton (Jeff), Nick (Stephanie). He also leaves seven grandchildren, Colton (Alyssha) Houghton, McKenzie (Zeke) Mendendhall, Chase Houghton, Billy Larned, Jorden Peacock, and unborn great granddaughter Mendendhall. He leaves behind Francis Black, Helen Hundsaker (Ray), Georgia Goris, Athene Phillips, Xene Butkovich (Mike), Marliyn Pappas, Sherrie Hansen (Bruce), Linda Sabey (Richard).
Paul worked for Kennecott for 38 years and other various jobs including Riverbend Golf Course. He is preceded in death by his loving parents, infant brothers George and Dan, sisters Betty Logan , Sophie Black, Deana Allen and brothers Don (sister-in-law Bert), Steve, brothers-in-law George Goris, Lee Phillips and son-in-law Bill Larned.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 12:00 noon at Valley View Funeral Home 4335 West 4100 South, West Valley City, UT. with a visitation on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 from 6-8 pm and one hour prior to the service on Thursday.
Condolences may be sent to the family @valleyviewfuneral.com.
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