Paul Michael Buck, our beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away August 4, 2000 in Taylorsville.
Born April 14, 1983 in Salt Lake City, UT to Gary and Linda Buck. He will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him. Coaches at Taylorsville High School said it best, "he influenced so many people, a lot of people that he didn't even know".
Paul was a fierce competitor and was nationally recognized as an all-Ameri-can High School Football player. He also excelled in baseball, hockey, wrestling, track and soccer. He was a leader on and off the field. He could always lighten a tense situation with his keen sense of humor and contagious smile.
Paul was a good student with a 3.5 grade point average, and was being sought after by several Division I Colleges. He was well liked by his teammates and fellow students. He loved 4-wheeling, snowboarding, bike racing, the out of doors and always went to the movies with his Aunt Karen. Paul had a great enthusiasm for life. Paul loved and admired his brother John and also had a special place in his heart for his cousins Terence, Tessa and his Aunt Karen. Paul loved children and animals.
Paul is survived by his parents Gary and Linda Buck; his older brother John, and John's wife Brooke; many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents and friends.
Services will be 10 a.m. Tues. Aug 8, at the Bennion Heights LDS 2nd Ward, 3315 W. 5620 S., Taylorsville. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Mon. at the Larkin Mortuary, 260 E. South Temple, and one hour prior at the church. Interment, Redwood Memorial Estates.
The mortal bands were broken,
and the veil was parted wide;
To welcome another spirit,
into the greater life inside.
May your burden be made lighter,
with the knowledge that is there;
In knowing that your loved one,
is in God's Tender Care.
--Louise S. Smith