PAUL K. SKVARNA

Upland, CA, died November 29, 2010. Born May 20, 1914 in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia, he was the son of the late John and Mary Skvarna. He was the loving husband for 74 years of the late Ann Skvarna, who preceded him in death in April 2009. He is survived by his sons Paul E. Skvarna and Carl M. Skvarna of Upland, CA as well as his 6 grandchildren (Eric, Heidi, Victor, Gretchen, Nick, and Dave) and 14 great-grandchildren. Paul is survived by his brother John, and was preceded in death by his brother Edward and Lee. Paul resided in Upland for 62 years and was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Paul was employed at Kaiser Engineers as an Electrical Superintendent and Project Manager for 40 years. Paul traveled to many parts of the world to manage projects for Kaiser Engineers. His projects started in Fontana, and lead him to travel for many months even years throughout United States and then overseas to Indonesia, Singapore, Africa, Labrador, Newfoundland, Chile, Mexico, and Jamaiaca. Paul's family was his greatest source of pleasure and his top priority. He enjoyed playing golf and loved most sports, especially tennis, soccer, football, and golf. Paul was a problem solver who loved a good challenge. In Paul's free time he enjoyed growing orchids and tropical plants and listening to classical music and on special occasions would entertain the family with his accordion. A visitation will be held on Saturday, December 11, from 10:00 - 11:00 am at Draper Mortuary in Ontario, CA followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in the Bellevue Memorial Park, Ontario, CA.