Paul Thomas Nelson
Paul Thomas Nelson, 42, born January 8, 1979, of Fayetteville, West Virginia, formerly of Logan, Utah, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 12, 2021 from natural causes. His sudden loss is being mourned by the countless people who loved him around the country and across the world. Paul is survived by his beloved wife, Miranda; his parents Eric and Farol Nelson of Richmond, Utah; a sister and brother-in-law, Maggie and Jackson Evans of Savannah, Georgia; and, a sister and brother-in-law, Annelise "Lise" and Linus Enoksson of Sweden and their lovely daughter, Paul's first niece, Ester Iva Enoksson. He is also survived by a cherished grandmother, Iva Lou Groutage "Grandma Grout", and scores of family and friends.
Paul was a man of enthusiasms — rock climbing, jazz guitar, whitewater rafting, history, and travel chief among them. His impact on the world and those who loved him was outsized and he will live on in their memories and hearts forever. He and Miranda were both made whole by their love for one another and found a wonderful community in their Fayetteville, West Virginia home. A celebration of Paul's life will be held in Fayetteville at a later date.
"Nature's first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf's a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf,
So Eden sank to grief.
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay."
—Robert Frost
Published on July 16, 2021
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There are no words to ease the grief, the loss, the pain.
However, there are countless words to remember the love and the life of this dear person, and you will ever tell stories of his specialness. May they and the love of so very many for all things Nelson help you all to mourn well, so this deep wound heals with a beautiful scar which like a well-chosen tattoo memorializes Paul forever.
However, there are countless words to remember the love and the life of this dear person, and you will ever tell stories of his specialness. May they and the love of so very many for all things Nelson help you all to mourn well, so this deep wound heals with a beautiful scar which like a well-chosen tattoo memorializes Paul forever.
July 17, 2021
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Sounds like you had an awesome Husband Miranda 🌹 Hold on to those beautiful memories lovely lady ❤️ I’m so sorry for your loss 😢🙏 Love & hugs with lots of prayers to you & the family ❤️🙏🙏🙏
July 17, 2021
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Love and blessings for Miranda and all family who hurt from the loss of a beautiful benevolent being, a true light in this world. You are loved and will be missed by so many.
July 16, 2021
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One of my memories of Paul and his talent was a snowy crisp evening outside, while inside the SSS, the atmosphere was warm and inviting. Paul had stepped in for another performer who couldn't get there due to the weather. He played old standards from the forties and fifties and was amazing. He played and played and played. The evening was a joyous trip of something different, softer, nostalgic, and memory provoking. This is how I will always rembrr Paul. A special evening , for sure.
Fare thee well Paul on your next journey. Will miss seeing your pics of you, Miranda and Meadow's adventures and live. ❤️
Fare thee well Paul on your next journey. Will miss seeing your pics of you, Miranda and Meadow's adventures and live. ❤️
July 16, 2021
We are so sorry. Paul will be missed.
July 16, 2021
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We are so sorry. Paul will be missed.
July 16, 2021
So terribly sorry and saddened.
July 16, 2021
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