Hyrum Paul Gibbons

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With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Hyrum Paul Gibbons, 55, who returned to his heavenly home on the evening of July 13, 2024. He departed peacefully, with his family by his side, following a tragic mountain biking accident while on a trip in Whistler, Canada. 

Paul, cherished as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, left an indelible mark on all who were fortunate to know him. In life, he was admired and revered by loved ones and acquaintances alike. 

Paul was born on August 22, 1968 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Dennis and Kathlene Gibbons. Learning the value of hard work and discipline at an early age, he developed into an amiable young man of strong character with an aptitude for learning. After graduating from Sky View High School where he participated in student council and many other extra-curricular activities, Paul went on to serve a full-time mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Minnesota. 

Upon returning home, Paul attended Utah State University, where he graduated with a Master’s Degree in Accounting. It was there that he met and married Arla Winkel, on April 21, 1995. 

After finishing his education, Paul started his long and successful career as a CPA, later starting his own accounting firm, Gibbons & Associates. Throughout his career, Paul was admired for his charisma and touched countless lives. 

Over the course of his life, Paul constantly looked for ways to provide opportunities and benefit those around him. He played a pivotal role in founding Cache Trails Alliance, a non-profit organization aimed at enhancing local trails. He also founded Tag Lending LLC to provide job and investment opportunities. 

Paul’s life was guided by his passions, some of which included mountain biking, being outdoors, and walking with his dogs. Above all else, his greatest joys came from spending time with his family, to whom he was entirely devoted. 

Paul is survived by his wife, Arla Gibbons of 29 years, their 6 children; Caleb (Whitnee), Jacob (Aubre), Sydney (Brevin), Adam, Samantha, and Sariah, and 3 grandchildren; Finn, Lincoln, and Hadlee.

The family has requested that flowers not be purchased and sent to the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, for those wishing to make a meaningful contribution, donations can be made to the Paul Gibbons Memorial Fund using the link below as well as the QR at the bottom of the obituary. This fund will be used to construct one or more enduring tributes in Paul’s name, such as a park bench along one of Paul’s favorite biking trails.  

@Paul-Gibbons-Memorial-Fund
venmo.com/Paul-Gibbons-Memorial-Fund 

A viewing will be held on Friday, July 26th, from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM in the Elk Ridge Ward Chapel (1650 E 2600 N, North Logan). A funeral service for Paul will be held at 4:00 PM on the same day at the same location. The interment will take place at the North Logan Memorial Park directly after the services. Funeral services will be broadcast live at www.allenmortuaries.com

*After the funeral, there will be a mixed procession following Paul’s casket from the chapel to the burial site. For those family members and friends who wish to “Ride With Paul”, please bring your bike and join us for the 1-mile journey.*

Memories and condolences may be shared and expressed at www.allenmortuaries.com

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