Obituary: Paul Gordon Ostler

Paul Gordon Ostler 1990 ~ 2005 Paul Gordon Ostler was born February 3, 1990 to Brent and Teresa Ostler. He returned to his Heavenly Father August 2, 2005 after being fatally struck by lightening while attending a Boy Scout camp. Paul is the light of his family and will be greatly missed. Paul was an avid reader and an accomplished athlete. He excelled in all avenues of his life, and found great joy in challenging himself both physically and mentally. Paul exhibited a calm confidence and independence well beyond his years, and his quick wit and charming personality touched the lives of many and provided him with both the courage and the ability to stand up to the inevitable teasing that accompanied his status as the youngest of four boys. Paul is an Eagle Scout and was to attend East High School this fall as a sophomore. Paul has left us much too early and we grieve for our loss. Paul leaves behind a very large family including his parents, brothers: Jeff and his wife Johanna, Peter, and Greg, maternal and paternal grandparents, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, his scouting family, a strong ward family, and a host of close friends. The emptiness his loss brings to the hearts of all who love him may be filled with the knowledge that Paul has been called home to continue a greater work for which we know he is well prepared. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 6, 2005 at 12:00 p.m. at the Wasatch Ward Chapel located at 1750 S. 1500 E. Friends and family may call at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary at 3401 Highland Drive from 6:00-8:00 on Friday and at the ward on Saturday 10:30 to 11:30. Interment will be held at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park at 3401 Highland Drive. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Paul Gordon Ostler Literacy Fund at America First Credit Union. Paul's life goes on through the gift of tissue donation.