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A Celebration of Life | Paul Heiner Swenson
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This site is a dedication to our friend Paul Swenson. Paul only lived 30 years, but his mark on the world will be felt for generations. He squeezed a lot of life into those 30 years… He taught us to laugh, smile, care for each other and be compassionate. Paul’s legacy lives on in each one of us. As we incorporate a piece of him into our lives, we will make the world a better place. We honor Paul by loving others as he did - without judgement, without an ulterior motive, and with complete heart.
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Obituary
1987 ~ 2017
Paul Heiner Swenson was born on March 6, 1987, in American Fork, Utah to Reed and Mary Ann Swenson. He was the fifth of eight children, one of seven boys and one girl. He grew up in Cedar Hills, Utah. Paul worked hard to become an Eagle Scout.

He attended both Manila Elementary and Cedar Ridge Elementary. He attended Junior High at Mountain Ridge. He attended High School at Lone Peak. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served a two-year mission to the Winnipeg Canada Mission.

He attended Utah Valley University before a career in sales, managing a large sales force. He had a gift for inspiring others as a leader and consultant. Paul had a unique ability to help others reach their goals and define their purpose. He had an infectious laugh and a personality that drew others to him. He was a friend to all and kept associations all over the country. Many considered him their "best friend." He had a terrific sense of humor and could make others smile and see the beauty in life. Paul’s greatest desires were to connect deeply with those in his life. He acted as a life coach and confidant to numerous friends and family. He found his deepest joy seeing others around him succeed.

Paul loved hunting, fishing, riding his horses, snowmobiling, river rafting, and boating. He loved the outdoors and spent considerable time in the mountains. Paul loved life and found so much joy in living life to the fullest. He has traveled extensively and loved to see new places and experience new cultures.
He married the love of his life, Ashlee Ann Kendall Martindale on February 18, 2011, in the Salt Lake Temple. Ashlee and Paul loved to travel and built their fondest memories with their large circle of friends. On December 15, 2016, their beautiful daughter, Poppy Rae, was born. She is the light of both Ashlee and Paul's life. She was the realization of a very important dream. 

He passed away on August 13, 2017. We will miss Paul every day. His shining light still burns brightly in Heaven.

He is survived by his wife, Ashlee, daughter, Poppy Rae, Parents; Reed and Mary Ann Swenson, John and Tresa Martindale, Daren and Jennifer Kendall. Brothers and sisters; Stephen John, Thomas James (Nicole), Laura Elizabeth Sutton (James), Samuel Reed (Natalie) David Clark (Natalie) Joseph and Jacob Swenson, Ian, Connor, Sydnie Martindale, Hannah and Jacob Kendall. Grandparents, Jim and Elizabeth Shill. He is also survived by Uncles and Aunts and many friends. 
Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 18 at 12:00 noon at the Alpine North Stake Center, 1125 East Alpine Blvd. with a Celebration of Life to be held on both Friday morning from 10:30 to 11:30 prior to the service and also Thursday night from 6:00-8:30 at the Warnenski Funeral Home, 1776 North 900 East, American Fork, Utah. 

We wish to send a special thank you to all those volunteers and police agencies along with Panther Investigations and SERT Ministries for all of their efforts in helping to locate Paul. We will be forever indebted for their efforts.
– Published in Deseret News on Aug. 16, 2017
Donations to Poppy
In lieu of flowers, a college fund has been set up for daughter Poppy. If you would like to support her, please make checks payable to:
Utah Educational Savings Plan (UESP)
for the benefit of Poppy Rae Swenson.

Account #:
210721426

Mail to:
PO Box 145100
Salt Lake City Utah, 84114-5100

A Story by Paul
Look in the mirror, who do you see? Are you big? Are you small? Or somewhere between?

People are made in every shape and size, but that's not who they are. The real person's inside.

We all are unique in our own special way, that's the best part, no ones the same.

So If someone is mean to you, and treats you rude or unkind. Realize they might be sad, and might be hurting inside.

So don't be mean back, choose to be nice. Choose to be one that lifts others, you always decide.
Life can be hard but that's all a choice, you can choose to be happy and find your own voice!

You have your own thoughts, you can decide what you think. So here's the mirror again, what do you see?

Try this one out and see how you feel- say this to yourself, into the mirror.

"I am beautiful, I am kind, I'm special in my own way. I love who I am, no matter what people say."

So don't be scared if someone disagrees, you can be who you want, because you are free.

Free to be loving, happy and kind. Remember you are special, and have been the whole time.
Explanation
Paul wrote this story in the Spring of 2017 for Ashlee and Poppy. Paul’s passion in life was to help people overcome self-doubt. He would often spend hours with his friends and family talking through their problems and offering advice. His dream was to help troubled teenagers and children to build confidence and think positively about themselves. 
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