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
