Paul Joseph Sodja

Paul Joseph Sodja 1941 ~ 2013 Paul, age 71, passed away March 12, 2013 surrounded by a family that dearly loved him. Paul suffered from a long battle with the lung disease COPD. Paul was born October 1, 1941 in Tooele, Utah, the oldest of 3 children. He married his high school sweetheart, Kay Harwood, December 15, 1961 in the Salt Lake Temple. He worked for ATK (Hercules) for almost 40 years. Paul was devoted to his family and worked hard to support and provide for them. He enjoyed Scouting, as a boy, as a Scoutmaster, father and as a grandfather. He was a do-it-yourselfer and seemed to be able to fix anything around his home. He loved to camp in his RV and took his family on many vacations across the country. He enjoyed photography and took many beautiful pictures of his vacations, children and grandchildren. Paul served faithfully in his church callings and encouraged his family to do the same. He enjoyed being a temple worker in the Jordan River Temple. He expected the best of himself and encouraged his family to always do their best at everything they undertook. He supported both his children and grandchildren in all of their pursuits. He had a quiet, loving nature, especially with his grandchildren who always felt very secure with him. Paul is survived by his wife, Kay; parents, Ernest and Marian Sodja; children Steven (Kristine) Sodja, Terri (Rick) Sanders, Julie (Douglas) Moore, and Mark (Lynette) Sodja; 12 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; nieces and nephews, Lindsay (Justyn) Boudreau, Haylee (Chris) Long; brother, Martin (Jacque) Sodja. Preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Sodja. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 16, 2013, 11:00 a.m. at the LDS Church building, 2556 W 9800 S. A viewing will be held Friday, 6 to 8 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road and Saturday at the church, 10-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment, West Jordan City Cemetery. Hobbies:Camping, photography, being with family and friendsOccupation:Accountant