1924 - 2014
VETERAN
Early Life: Born March 15, 1924, in Spring Canyon*, Carbon County, Utah, to Ernest Christen Jaggi and Clara Seewer Jaggi.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: Paul honorably served our country during World War II in the United States Navy. On May 19, 1951, he married Jessie Thompson. He was a retired Geneva steelworker who enjoyed winters in Yuma, Arizona, until a few years ago. He loved his many trips to Lake Powell. He played golf two days a week last season and was making plans to join his buddies this season. He dearly loved his wife and children. Paul D. Christen passed away May 9, 2014, ten days after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. His loving sweetheart and family were blessed to be with him as he joined his family members on the other side. He was 90 years old.
Survived By: His wife, Jessie; their children: Dan & Carla Forbes, Dennis & Eun Christen, Frank (deceased) & Jolene Todd, and Paul D. & Kris Christen; 16 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren; and his only surviving sibling, Bobbi Bourgeous.
Services: Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary
Obituary: Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 12 May 2014
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
*Paul was born in Spring Canyon, Carbon County, Utah, later known as Storrs.
1924 - 2014
VETERAN
Early Life: Born March 15, 1924, in Spring Canyon*, Carbon County, Utah, to Ernest Christen Jaggi and Clara Seewer Jaggi.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: Paul honorably served our country during World War II in the United States Navy. On May 19, 1951, he married Jessie Thompson. He was a retired Geneva steelworker who enjoyed winters in Yuma, Arizona, until a few years ago. He loved his many trips to Lake Powell. He played golf two days a week last season and was making plans to join his buddies this season. He dearly loved his wife and children. Paul D. Christen passed away May 9, 2014, ten days after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. His loving sweetheart and family were blessed to be with him as he joined his family members on the other side. He was 90 years old.
Survived By: His wife, Jessie; their children: Dan & Carla Forbes, Dennis & Eun Christen, Frank (deceased) & Jolene Todd, and Paul D. & Kris Christen; 16 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren; and his only surviving sibling, Bobbi Bourgeous.
Services: Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary
Obituary: Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 12 May 2014
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
*Paul was born in Spring Canyon, Carbon County, Utah, later known as Storrs.
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