Our loving son, brother, grandson, great-grandson, and nephew, Paaton Kristopher Wahlen, quietly passed away in his father's arms, Friday, February 21, 1992, after a courageous fight for life.
Paaton was born February 11, 1992, in American Fork, Utah to Kirk Edwin and Kristene Lee Johnson Wahlen.Paaton survived an automobile accident in which his mother's life was taken. Paaton's short life touched the hearts of many, many people.
He is survived by his father, Kirk; brother,
Skyler Rockwell; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
David Wahlen and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Johnson; great-grandparents, and many aunts and uncles.
On behalf of Paaton, Kirk, and the Johnson and Wahlen families, we wish a special thanks to the many people that were involved at the scene of the accident, motorists who stopped to help, the Utah Highway Patrol, the Paramedic crew, staff at the American Fork Hospital, John's Towing, the transfer team, and for the many efforts of the staff at Primary Children's Medical Center. We would also like to thank the many other people, who's prayers and support have given us so much strength at this difficult time.
Graveside services will be held Monday, Feb. 24, 1992 at 4:00 p.m. in the Larkin Sunset Gardens, 10600 South 1700 East, Sandy. Friends and relatives may call at the Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary, Monday one hour prior to the services.
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