PAUL OWENS
March 10, 1944 ~ November 8, 2013
Paul reached his lifetime goal. He is present with the Lord after a long battle with his failing heart.
Born in Long Beach, CA, one of the 5 sons of James and Ethel Owens. Moved to Washington when he was 10 years old. Graduated from Evergreen High School, he began his 42-year long career at Crown Zellerbach, Camas. He began in the Finishing Department and after 15 years transferred to the Store Room. During that time he also joined the Air Force and served 6 years.
Married his best friend, Linda (Little) and moved to Washougal where he resided 42 years. Retiring to Woodland in 2008. They have 3 children, Darin, Dale and Chris (Albert) Bottemiller; 7 grandchildren; and 6+ great- grandchildren.
Paul was a quiet man who enjoyed learning about God, listening to and singing music and photography. At the young age of 9 he built a darkroom and developed his own pictures in Black and White. His focus was the wonders of the Lord. Nature, still scenery, flowers and of course the Children, Grand's and Great-Grand's.
The main focus in his later years was the establishment and maintenance of the Web Site for the Woodland Baptist Church where he attended for over 20 years. He posted the pastors sermons for all to download and listen to and learn. Gentle and loving grandpa. He will be greatly missed by all of us.
There will be a private burial at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. We would like you to join us for a Celebration of his life, Saturday afternoon, November 16th at 1:00 at Woodland Baptist Church, 1808 Lower River Road, Woodland, WA. Please bring a story, remembrance, and a picture to share with friends.
You may sign the guest book and tells us something only you may know.
Please sign his Guest Book at www.columbian.com/obits.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
I always remember his strong faith and how he lived his life. My fondest memories are of the last decade of life. He already had the fear and respect for the Lord but to see how he fully embraced the Joy of the Lord. His outlook became lighter and his full joy was apparent. I long for the day to see him again.
Albert Bottemiller
November 7, 2019
Darin Owens
November 17, 2013
My Father in-law, friend, and brother in Christ, I will see you one day. I remember your prayers and the quiet awe and respect with which you gave them.
Albert Bottemiller
November 15, 2013
I remember Paul as a very quiet man.His quietness kept me intimidated for a while,but hanging out at his house all the time as a teenager with Chris and Darin i got to know him as a gentle giant.With a very dry sense of humor that at times i did not understand being a teenager and all.I think about the family often and the memories that come with it.I know you have eternal life now and will graciously await family and friends that are not yet in the Lord's present.So sorry for the families loss.
Diana Mclee
November 15, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bryan Luster
November 14, 2013
Paul was a wonderful man. He will be greatly missed. He has been a part of my life for 32 years. I will see him again when I get there. Love Joyce
Joyce Ritchardson
November 14, 2013
My Uncle Paul...a man that I loved, respected and will never forget. He gave some of the best hugs ever. He was soft spoken with such a dry sense of humor. Aunt Linda, Chris, and rest of our family, my thoughts and prayers are for you to get through this with God's comfort. We love you.
Stephanie Luster
November 14, 2013
When I think of my Grandpa... I remember him as a quiet, firm, loving man who was a sure constant in my life. I always knew that I could walk across the yard, and he'd be there, somewhere around the house, or in the garden. I remember him as a gardener, a man of God, a serious man who could laugh and make us laugh harder than anyone given the right circumstance. I'm lucky to have known him so long, and to have had him in my life. I just wish it could have been a little bit longer still. I miss you, Grandpa.
Trisha Bottemiller
November 14, 2013
From hugs so tight you would think they could cause your head to pop off to days where arguments had occured and had been put to the side. My grandpa was always there. I will always love him with all my heart and my memories will never fade. Grandpa you will always be loved but you will never and I mean never be forgotten. I am so happy that you got to meet my son. And I am very very happy that I got the 18 years I did with you.
Anastasia Owens
November 14, 2013
There have not been many day's in my 43 years when I have not spent some part of the day with my dad. How many people get to say that?
Some days we would see each other in passing and others we would be together sun-up to sun-down.
We shared a similar sense of humor, we usually knew what the other was thinking (that is a funny thing all on it's own).
Dad tried to teach me to keep my head out of the clouds and live for things in life that are real and true (though I think he liked my imagination). I must admit that I wasn't always able to apply to my life what he wanted for me, but he was a loving and thank goodness a patient man and with Gods help, I think I made him proud.
I know that I am forever and always proud to have had him for my Dad.
I love you Daddy, please ask God to build me a place next door to yours. Love,Chris
Chris Bottemiller
November 13, 2013
LINDA,CHRIS AND FAMILY,
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.PAUL WAS A GREAT MAN AND WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED.YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.DARLA MALFAIT.
DARLA MALFAIT
November 13, 2013
Linda and Family. Keeping you in my prayers during this very difficult time.
Dorene (Bunch) Levie
Dorene Levie
November 12, 2013
God bless this gentle man that everyone loved and appreciated. You will always be remembered.
John & Polly Little
November 12, 2013
Thoughts of sympathy are with you today.
Numbers 6:24-26
November 12, 2013
Thinking of you all today!
A Traveler Coming Home
A Traveler ventured forth one day
Upon a long and winding road
With faith and trust to lead the way,
with strength and will to bear his load.
And at a slow but steady pace in cold of storm,
in warmth of sun,
He journeyed on from place to place
and gained some value from each one,
Until at last one quiet night,
He climbed a hill's soft-rounding crest
and saw afar a single light
That seemed to promise peace and rest.
And following its glow,
he came upon the house in which it shone.
A voice inside called out his name
And told him he was truly home.
Now all of us
Must travel too —
Like his, our paths wind slowly on,
And surely when
The course is through,
A welcome comfort waits beyond.
May we believe that sweet content
Is earned by all those miles passed
And never doubt
Each traveler's meant to reach home at last.
KAREN RAVN
Mary Gulzow
November 12, 2013
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