Paul Joseph Evans

Paul Joseph Evans, our beloved son, brother and friend, passed away at home in Bountiful unexpectedly January 21, 2017. He was born September 7, 1995 in Salt Lake LDS Hospital.
Paul accomplished many things during his life. In his youth he played in several baseball, basketball and soccer leagues. Music was always a part of Paul's life. He learned to play the piano, saxophone, cello and was involved in Orchestra. He enjoyed performing in plays and loved playing lacrosse from elementary through high school and was chosen to play on the all star lacrosse team as a senior and playing in leagues at the University of Utah. Paul was a devoted member of the LDS church where he held many leadership callings. He became an Eagle Scout while enjoying his scouting experiences. Paul graduated Seminary and Woods Cross High School with honors in 2014 where he was a member of the lacrosse team and choir. Paul then served a LDS mission, being a gifted missionary, in Thailand and Laos 2014-2016. He was among the first and few to have served in Laos. He was was a student at  the University of Utah majoring in Medical Science while also an assistant coach of the Woods Cross lacrosse team and working in Sales at Industrial Supply Company.
Paul was a gift and a blessing throughout his life and was loved by many. His legacy was a life filled with kindness, love, bringing light while being a friend and a perfect example to all.    
Paul is survived by his parents Randy and Teri; his brothers Bobby (Melissa), Jonny (fiancé, Lindsey) and Danny (McKenna). Also niece Brooklyn, grandmothers; Naoma Smith and Joyce Evans, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 28, 2017 at the Orchard LDS Stake Center, 3599 South Orchard Drive, Bountiful, Utah. A viewing will be held Friday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Russon Brothers Mortuary, 295 North Main, Bountiful, and Saturday morning 11:30 am -12:45 pm at the church prior to services. Interment- Bountiful City Cemetery, 2224 South 200 West. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund.