Paul Johnson Hair 86, of Salem, Utah, passed away from complications of cancer on Sunday. December 25, 2022. Paul was born on November 9, 1936 in Salem, Utah to Delamar B Hair and Zelma Johnson Hair. He grew up in Spanish Fork UT and graduated from Spanish Fork High School and Seminary in May of 1955. He worked two years at Geneva Steel (Ironton Plant) before serving an L.D.S mission to Northern California. Upon returning home he attended BYU and later was employed by Taylor Carpet & Furniture Co. and managed the Spanish Fork store for 22 years. Also worked at the Orem store for 3 years.

Paul married Karen Lucas on August 19, 1959 in the Salt Lake Temple. They are the parents of six children and 27 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren with 3 additional on the way.

After their marriage they lived in Spanish Fork for six years where 3 of their children were born. In November of 1965, they moved to Salem, Utah where they have lived for over 40 years.

In July of 1983 Paul was hired to work for Salem City as City Recorder/Mgr. And retired on November 9, 2001 after 18 ½ years. Paul served in many callings in the church. Elders Quorum president, 70 Quorum, three Stake Missions, Three full-time missions, three of these with Karen serving in the New Mexico Albuquerque Mission and the Canada Winnipeg Mission, also a Genealogy Mission for 1 year. Paul served as Bishop of the Salem 3rd ward, a Branch President at the Provo MTC, on the High Council in the Salem Utah Stake. High Priest Group Leader in the Salem Knoll Park ward and the Payson 18th ward. He loved working at the Provo Temple for 14 years & the Payson Temple for 2 years as an Ordinance Worker.

Paul served his Country in the Utah National Guard for 8 years, 4 of those in the Reserve. He was a member of Spanish Fork Kiwanis Club and served as President in 1967. He loved doing service work with the other members in the Spanish Fork area. He enjoyed his small farm a little north of Salem, where he raised horses and cows. But his real love was for his wife Karen, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and to be an Eternal Family.

Paul is survived by his wife Karen, 5 children: David (Ronda) Hair, Salem. Kevin (Crystal) Hair, American Fork, Sherilyn (Brian) Wright, Enoch Ut., Bryce (Sherri) Hair, Richfield, Alicen (Kevin) Koyle Salem. One brother, Roy(Linda) Hair, Springville, and one step brother, Lynn Brough of Nephi, one sister in law, Joan (Christensen) Hair, Spanish Fork. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Ila Jean Dixion, four brothers, Allen D Hair, Earl Hair, R. Garth Hair, Eldon J. Hair, son, Boyd L. Hair.

All services will all be held at:

2nd Ward Chapel

60 South Main

Salem, Utah

The viewing will be Wednesday December 28th from 6-8pm (2nd ward chapel)

The funeral will be held Thursday December 29th at 11am with a viewing from 9:45-10:45 am (2nd ward chapel)

Interment will be at Salem City Cemetery

The family would like to express deep appreciation to Walker Funeral Home, Caring Hearts, and Harmony Hospice for their gentle care at this difficult time.

The funeral service will be streamed live. Please return to this memorial page shortly before 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 29, 2022 and click on the link below.

Paul Hair Livestream Link