Paul Jones Roach (74) was born on September 4, 1948 to Walter Dean and Florence Jones Roach. He passed away in his home surrounded by his family on March 27, 2023 after a short courageous battle with cancer. Paul grew up in Spanish Fork Utah and attended schools there and graduated from Spanish Fork High School with the class of 1966. He studied at Brigham Young University and graduated with a double major in Spanish and Physical Education in August of 1972.. He was an educator who spent 27 years teaching in the Nebo School District: Physical Education, Spanish, and Life Skills, while also doing all his farming.

Paul served a two year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the Uruguay, Montevideo Mission. There he made lifelong friendships and gained a deep love for the people of Uruguay and Paraguay.

After returning from his mission, Paul fell in love with and married his sweetheart Alice Ann Runolfson on May 27, 1972 in the Provo Utah Temple. Together they had five children: K.D., Analice, Matthew, Robert, and Daniel. They were blessed with twelve grandchildren that he dearly loved and adored.

After growing up farming with his father, he continued his love for agriculture and cattle by owning and running his family farm with his wife and kids. Paul always said, “The farm may not raise a lot of money, but it will sure raise good kids.” His farm and legacy will continue on for generations to come.

He served faithfully in many church callings. Paul came in contact with many people who had a profound influence on his life. He cherished the many friendships he made over the years.

The Roach family would like to thank the many doctors and nurses that helped Paul with his health challenges: Drs. Brandt Esplin, Steve Larsen, Brandon Barney, and Lawrence Nobuhara.  Paul expressed his gratitude to have the right medical people placed in his path at the precise times.

He is survived by his wife: Alice Ann Roach, sister: Deanne (Bryan) Jex, Children: Kenneth Dean (Megan) , Analice (Adam) Heaton, Matthew (Janette), Daniel (Stefanie), Grandchildren: Jared, Kaylee, Will; Kourtney, Kaitlyn, Makell; Kasey, Whitney, Hayden; Dane, Alice, and Barret.

Preceded in death by his parents: Walter Dean and Florence Roach; in-laws Kenneth L. and  Alice B. Runolfson; infant son: Robert Paul Roach.

Funeral Services for Paul will be held on Saturday April 1, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the 4th Ward Chapel located at 353 E 400 N, Spanish Fork Utah. A viewing will be held Friday evening March 31, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Walker Mortuary located at 187 S Main St, Spanish Fork Utah.  A Family Prayer only (for family to attend) will be offered before the funeral on Saturday.

Interment will be held at the Spanish Fork Cemetery.

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