Paul Swenson

1987 ~ 2017
Paul Heiner Swenson was born on March 6, 1987 in American Fork, Utah to Reed and Mary Ann Swenson. He was the fifth of eight children, one of seven boys and 1 girl. He grew up in Cedar Hills, Utah. He was an Eagle Scout.
He attended both Manila Elementary and Cedar Ridge Elementary. He attended Junior High at Mountain Ridge. He attended High School at Lone Peak High School. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served a two year mission to the Winnipeg Canada Mission.
He attended Utah Valley University before a career in sales, managing over a large sales force. He excelled in inspiring others as a leader and consultant. He had an unique ability to help others reach their goals and define their purpose. He had an infectious laugh and a personality that drew others to him. He was a friend to all and kept associations all over the country. Many considered him their "best friend". He had a terrific sense of humor and could make others smile and see the beauty in life.
Paul loved hunting, fishing, riding his horses, snowmobiling, river rafting, and boating. He loved the outdoors and spent considerable time in the mountains. He loved life and found so much joy in living life to the fullest. He has traveled extensively and loved to see new places and experience new cultures.
He married the love of his life, Ashlee Ann Kendall Martindale on February 18, 2011 in the Salt Lake Temple. They lived in Draper before building their home in American Fork, Utah. On December 15, 2016 their beautiful daughter, Poppy Rae, was born. She is the light of both Ashlee and Paul's life. She was the realization of a very important dream.
He passed away on August 13, 2017. We will miss Paul every day. His shining light still burns bright in Heaven.
He is survived by his wife, Ashlee, daughter, Poppy Rae, Parents; Reed and Mary Ann Swenson, John and Tresa Martindale, Daren and Jennifer Kendall. Brothers and sisters; Stephen John, Thomas James (Nicole), Laura Elizabeth Sutton (James), Samuel Reed (Natalie) David Clark (Natalie) Joseph and Jacob Swenson, Ian, Connor, Sydnie Martindale, Hannah and Jacob Kendall. Grandparents, Jim and Elizabeth Shill. He is also survived by Uncles and Aunts and many friends.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 18, 2017 at 12:00 noon at the Alpine North LDS Stake Center Chapel, 1125 East Alpine Boulevard, with a Celebration of Life to be held on Thursday, August 17, from 6:00-8:30 pm at the Warenski Funeral Home, 1776 North 900 East, American Fork and on Friday morning from 10:30 to 11:30 am at the church prior to services. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.warenski.com.
We wish to send a special thank you to all those volunteers and police agencies along with Panther Investigations and SERT Ministries for all of their efforts in helping to locate Paul. We will be forever indebted for their efforts.
In lieu of flowers, a college fund has been set up for daughter Poppy. If you would like to support her, you can make checks payable to Utah Educational Savings Plan (UESP) for the benefit of Poppy Rae Swenson. Account #210721426. Mail to: PO Box 145100
Salt Lake City Utah, 84114-5100