Alma P. King

Alma Paul King was born April 14, 1936 in Garland, Utah. Paul is the name he was known by everyone. He passed away from this life peacefully early in the morning of June 27, 2021. The afternoon and evening prior, several close family members visited Paul – holding his hands, expressing their love, talking about cherished memories, and reading him scriptures. He is preceded in death by the love of his life, MarJean Andreason King. Paul is survived by his older sister, Marlene King Nelson, younger brother, Larry, and four children: Kathy Linn (Dan Bradshaw), Kevin Paul (Marjorie Church), Jill Renee’ (Marshall Murdock), and Jason Hardman (Caressa Thrift). He is the proud grandfather of 19 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. 

Paul was a very humble person and sought only to do the will of God in his life. He loved God with all his heart, mind, and strength, and Jesus Christ as his Savior and Redeemer. He loved people as Jesus did, worked and served tirelessly in bringing to pass God’s work, and touched many lives for good.  

Paul served a mission to Hawaii, and with his wife MarJean, they served together in Africa, Florida, and Sweden. He did his best in his various callings in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints throughout his life. Paul enjoyed being in nature among God’s creations, whether on a walk, staying in a cabin, or camping outdoors. He loved eating big salads, sandwiches, homemade chocolate chip cookies, and of course, lots of ice cream.  

In his final years, Paul loved to say, “Carry on! Carry on!” Along with the Apostle Paul, our Paul’s legacy lives on, and we can imagine him modestly saying, 

“I have fought a good fight. I have finished    my course. I have kept the faith. Henceforth     there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness; which the Lord, the righteous judge shall give    me at that day: and not to me only, but unto     them also that love his appearing.”   (2 Timothy 4:7-8)

Friends and family are invited to attend his funeral on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at 11:00 am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 850 North 900 East, American Fork, UT. Viewings are Friday, July 9, 2021, from 6:00-8:00 pm and Saturday, July 10, 2021, from 9:30-10:30 am at the same building. Services can be viewed remotely at  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0DruGJ7d5nmSULndWIYPdw 

Please make donations to the Missionary Fund of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in place of flowers.