Name: Viewing for Paul Eugene LaBounty
Start: 2014-03-12T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2014-03-12T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Larkin Sunset Gardens - Sandy

Paul Eugene LaBounty
May 10, 1923-March 7, 2014
Paul was born in Rossville Illinois to William James and Lydia German LaBounty. He was the 4th of five children. He proudly served with the U.S. Army in World War II in the Pacific Theater. He was severely wounded during combat in the Philippines in 1945 and spent 11 months in the hospital. On a trip West in 1949 he visited Bingham Canyon where he met and married Jean Nielsen. He began his Law Enforcement career 2 years later with the Bingham Canyon Police Department followed by the Salt Lake County Sheriff Office where he retired as a Captain in 1982. Paul was an avid outdoorsman, trap shooter, and prospector. He is survived by Jean, his wife of 64 years, son Jim (Kris) and Bobbie(Dee Putnam), sister Doris Roisland, 9 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son Kelly and his brothers Otis, Dale and Don.
Friends and family are invited to attend a viewing on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens 1950 E. 10600 S. Sandy. A private family Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens Chapel with a viewing one hour prior. In lieu of flowers, donations in Paul's name can be made to the Huntsman Cancer Institute, 1950 Circle of Hope, Salt Lake City, UT 84112

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Published by The Westerly Sun from Mar. 9 to Mar. 10, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Paul LaBounty

Sponsored by Larkin Sunset Gardens - Sandy.

18 Entries

Cheryl Whetsel

March 15, 2014

Although I didn't know Paul myself, I remember my dad, Charlie, and brothers, Boyd, Robert, and Dennis speaking VERY highly and admirably of him. My condolences to your family.

Very young Ned

Ned Nerdin

March 12, 2014

As a young boy growing up in Bingham Canyon and son of the Chief of Police, I knew Paul well and went to school with Jim. I remember every year Paul got a deer bow hunting. I always knew Paul as a man of deep integrity and he always had my respect. I am so sorry for you loss and send my love and condolences to Jean and your family.

March 11, 2014

Weldon Johnson and family are greatly saddened to hear of Paul's passing. He was a relative and also a good friend to my Father and Mother Verdell. Dad has been remembering Paul these past few days with stories of their hunting trips. May your family be comforted at this sad time knowing you will be together again. The Weldon Johnson family. (daughter, Diane Chevrier, Santa Clara, Ut)

Mike Dangerfield

March 10, 2014

Dear Jean and LaBounty family. I would like to extend my condolences for your loss of a husband, father, Grandfather and Dear friend of mine and many others. I had the pleasure of meeting Paul through law enforcement and competing with him as a Trap Shooter. I also had the pleasure of becoming a friend of Jim's through law enforcement and your families loss has touched me deeply. I will put all of you in my prayers and ask that the lord will comfort each of you. Respectfully Mike Dangerfield

March 10, 2014

Jean
Sorry to hear of PAUL'S passing. I first met Paul when I was assigned to go to Bingham and watch the Bingham vs. Cyprus basketball game. He said if their was any trouble at the game to get him on the radio and he and Jessie Lopez would do the heavy work. He scared me one day as we were walking down the street from the
Sheriff's Office when he drew his revolver and shot the bell on the side of the mountain. I guess he did that to all the new guys. I worked for him as a motorcycle sergeant for many years when he was over the traffic division. Paul was fun to be around, I enjoyed listening to his stories of Bingham Canyon. He always use to say he lives in Lead Mine, not Bingham. He was a legend of his time.
Again I am sorry for your loss and hope you will be comforted in your time of need.
Best Wishes,
Pink Evans

Melodie (miller) Hundley

March 10, 2014

Mrs Labounty, Jim ,Bobbie

Sorry for the loss of your husband and father. I have fond memories of happier times.

March 10, 2014

This was a good guy who sought and found police work with an ethical purpose. I have fond memories of working with him on combined City and county investigations. Harry Patrick

Lee Crebs

March 10, 2014

1961, Myself and Bob Sundquist were working a Bingham high and West high basketball game in the old Bingham high school. When the game was over the parking lot was an instant large fight between the two schools. Bob and I were doing our best. suddenly the fight stopped. Coming into the parking lot was Paul and Jesse, ( the Bingham P.D.)The kids from Bingham got into their cars and left, Waving to Paul. Everyone in Bingham Respected him.He was a good fair man who made friends with everyone, even the high school kids
Rest in peace good friend.

MarDella Crump/Berett

March 10, 2014

My condolences to you Jean and your family. I have enjoyed visiting with Paul these past few months and am appreciative of having you as friends and neighbors. I will be out of town and will not be able to attend his viewing but will visit with you at a later date.

Betty Beckstead

March 10, 2014

Dear Jean
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Betty Beckstead

Billy & Marlene Osoro

March 10, 2014

Mrs. LaBounty, Jim, Bobbie

For many years growing up with Jim I considered you all as family, as much as I did my own. Paul spoiled Jim and I, taking us places like boxing and wrestling. I will never forget when he locked the both of us up in the old Bingham jail. I will always remember him. Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Mike Thomas

March 9, 2014

To the Family of Paul. I want to offer my Condolences. Paul was my boss for 4 years in Vice. He was a great boss and a better friend. I am so sorry to hear of his passing...

Darrell & Geni Brady

March 9, 2014

Dear Jean, we were so sorry to hear of Paul's death. I first met Paul in 1960 when I joined the Sheriff's office and worked with him until his retirement. I was on the pistol team with Paul and he always said 'take a teaspoon of honey before you shoot it will calm your nerves'. Paul was a one in a lifetime guy. We were instant friends and stayed that way for many years. You always knew where you stood with Paul. It was an honor and pleasure to work with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Glen Bailess

March 9, 2014

Rest in Peace my friend. May God Bless you and your family...Thanks for your service.

Larry Cazier

March 9, 2014

When you worked for Captain LaBounty you knew he had your back. I'll never forget meeting him for the first time to ask if I could work for him in the Sheriff's Traffic Division. We talked about our combat experience and being wounded. Two weeks later I was working for him. A warrior who never forgot what it was to walk the walk and talk the talk. I'll never forget you Captain.

March 9, 2014

I remember Paul from Bingham, he was a hardworking guy, very serious about his job. He was born about the same time as my parents (within two years). He was a stable, steady guy and will be sorely missed by all who loved him. To the Labounty family, I am sorry for your loss! He was a good man. Dan Martinez

Beverly (Ray) Kennedy

March 9, 2014

I'm sorry to read this obituary. I was a telephone operator in Bingham Canyon at the same time that Paul was a policeman there in the late 1950's. I remember how friendly he was -- and the one thing that sticks out in my mind is that every day, Paul would bring all of us operators an ice cream treat. He was loved there -- not only for his personality, but for his generosity.

My condolences to all of the family.

Barbara Susaeta Hall

March 9, 2014

So sorry to hear about Paul, he was a great man, a friend and a very good friend to my dad Louis Susaeta. our thoughts and prayers are to all of your family at this time.

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