Providence, UT / Southern California—John Paul Bostock, 64, died on March 16, 2007, of sudden heart failure, in Corona, California.

Born December 14, 1942, in Hyrum, Utah, to William and Alice Ann Hulse Bostock. Paul was the 13th of 14 children.

Paul attended school in Hyrum, graduating from South Cache High School. He joined the U.S. Army, and served in Germany. After chasing Julie (Julona) Leishman of Wellsville for many years, the two were married on October 7, 1966, in the Logan LDS Temple. Paul received his Bachelor’s Degree in accounting from Utah State University. He worked as an accountant after graduation. Paul then worked for Bourns Inc. in Logan, Utah, for 23 years. Afterward Paul successfully accomplished his lifetime dream, starting a company and being able to work with his family on a daily basis.

Paul and Julie are the parents of six children: Michael; John, (Natalie); Julie Ann; Eric; Alison, (Sage); Craig, (Reena); and 10 grandchildren Aleena, Tristyn, Taylor, Dylan, Jace, Brianna, Zyan, Taija, Akalia, and Merrick. Paul lived everyday to serve Julie, his children, and his grandchildren. They all know of the love that he had for them. Likewise, they adored and admired him dearly.

Paul was a High Priest; he had been an active member of the LDS Church, serving in various positions.

J. Paul Bostock was a man of goodness. His life was defined and marked by his selfless service to his family and friends. He bettered the life of everyone with whom he came in contact. Paul knew the value of hard work, honesty, and sought to instill these values in his children. He will be missed greatly.

Paul is survived by his beloved wife, Julie L. Bostock, one brother, four sisters, his 6 children and 10 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 24, at noon at the Fruitland Acres Ward, 464 N. 300 E., Providence. Friends and family are invited to attend a viewing on Friday, March 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Allen Hall Mortuary, 34 East Center, Logan, Utah, or prior to the funeral services on Saturday, at the (ruitland Acres Ward from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow the funeral services at the Providence Cemetery, Providence, Utah.

Condolences may be sent to the family at Allen Mortuaries.