Paul Max Reid ( Carolyn Nielson's Husband)

Paul Max Reid

1944 ~ 2010 (Age 66)

The greatest man to ever walk the paths of this world now peacefully walks the paths of heaven free of pain. Paul Max Reid passed away peacefully on December 31, 2010 surrounded by his family.

Paul was born at home March 26, 1944 in Spanish Fork, Utah to Max Reid and Blanche Stoker Reid. On January 13, 1967, Paul married his sweetheart, Carolyn Nielson. They were sealed for eternity on June 6, 1992. They were blessed with four sons, one daughter, 13 granddaughters, and 3 and a half grandsons.

Paul is a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and lived a life dedicated to his wife and family. Paul's greatest legacy in this life is that he is loved, adored, and respected by EVERYONE who knew him. Each individual knew that he loved them "the most".

Paul loved the outdoors and the countless camping and hunting trips spent with family and friends. He enjoyed numerous trips with his beloved wife to visit pioneer cemeteries, pioneer museums and historical sites. He never let his wife do anything alone. They went everywhere together. They were best friends and enjoyed anything they were doing as long as they were doing it together. He spent countless hours at little league games, school programs, dance recitals, and any other events his children and grandchildren were participating in. We all knew he'd be there whether he was hurting or not.

Paul was a strong supporter of the Boy Scout program and loved the years spent building boys character and skills. He raised not only his four sons to become honorable men but countless boy scouts as well. He was quick to serve. Whenever anyone needed anything he'd say, "I'll be right there", and he was. He never told anyone no or asked them to wait. He dropped whatever he was doing and was the first person ready to help.

Paul graduated from Spanish Fork High School in 1962. He worked in the Open Hearth of Geneva Steel for 23 years and Press Publishing for 15 years. Co-workers tell us that he would never ask anyone to do something he wouldn't do. He dug in and got the work done. He became disabled in 2005 due to many health problems that plagued him with pain. In spite of the pain, he never complained and never allowed anyone to see his pain. He always said that pain wasn't anyone else's problem to bear so he endured it quietly.

Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Nielson Reid; sons, Kyle (Katrina); Shawn (Koral); Travis (Rusty); Dallas (Kristina); daughter, Maridan Jensen; and brother, Garth (Gayle) Ried.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Max and Blanche Reid; brothers, John, Gordon, Robert, and sister Joanne Clayson; and In-laws, Roger and Ruth Nielson.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Spanish Fork Stake Center, 1006 East 200 South, Spanish Fork, Utah. Family and friends may call on Tuesday evening, January 4, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Walker Mortuary, 187 S. Main Street, Spanish Fork, or at the church on Wednesday morning from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be in the Spanish Fork City Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.walkerfamilymortuary.com

There is no doubt that in the resurrection he'll be standing at the gates of Heaven wearing a soft smirk with arms stretched wide saying, "I get the first hug". You are greatly missed already and will forever be missed. We love you Bampa!