Paul N. Hasegawa 1927 ~ 2011
Paul N. Hasegawa quietly passed during an afternoon nap Monday, July 18, 2011, he was 84 years old. His last greatest accomplishment was to hang in here with us for the past 9 months while he patiently waited to meet his grandson baby Case Mikaul who he was able to finally meet last Friday. Paul was an accomplished graphic artist who designed several corporate logos for companies though out the state his most recognizable being those of several major sports franchises here The Salt Lake Golden Eagles Hockey Club, The Utah Stars (of the ABA) The Utah Jazz (when they first moved here from New Orleans), The Utah Trappers and several radio stations including KSL and KALL. He will be remembered for his sharp sense of humor, love of sports, especially golf and his dedication to his family and friends. He married Miyuki "Miki" Kobayashi June 21, 1958 and together they raised three children, Roxanne, Stace and Kory Hasegawa all of Salt Lake City. He is preceded in death by Miki and his parents Masuta "Harry" and Otome Hasegawa and leaves behind his sister Betty Morishita, daughters, Rox and Stace, son Kory and his wife Andrea, grandson, Case Mikaul and his special daughter Sue George. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 22, 2011 at the Salt Lake Buddhist Temple, 211 West 100 South, viewing at 1 p.m. with the service at 2 p.m. Interment will be at Mountain View Memorial 3115 East 7800 South following funeral. The family would like to please request no flowers and suggests donations be made to the American Diabetes Association. They would also like to thank the staff at Christus St. Joseph Villa for taking such great care of Dad for the past nine months.