Paul Robert Pond

of Kilauea, Hawaii died at home on June 9, 2011 at the age of 58 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Scotia, California on July 9, 1952. He attened Fortuna High School and graduated in 1970. Later on he traveled around from Baja California to Australia looking for good waves. Hke then moved to Hawaii and married Suzanne Thompson and had 2 beautiful girls Alexandra and Kieren. His passions were surfing and working with wood. He was a carpenter building beautiful homes with Design Associates. His father, Paul U. Pond and brother, Ed Pond, preceded Paul in death. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne Pond, daughters, Alexandra and Kieren Pond, all of Kilauea, Hawaii; mother, Frances Pond; sister, Theresa Loper of Eureka, brother, Brad (Faye) Pond of Santa Rosa; Susan Pond sister-in-law, of Miranda; mother-in-law Charlotte Thompson; sister-in-law Margaret Thompson, of Kilauea, Hawaii and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Paul taught us all to live for each other and to never give up. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date in Hawaii. Contributions can be made to the surfrider foundation at surfrider.org or to blueplanetfoundation.org Please sign the guest book at www.Times-Standard.com, click obits.