A Memorial Celebration for my Father

On Friday, February 3, 2017, we held a memorial celebration for my father who passed away on January 6th.  He had requested that we celebrate in association with an Art Stroll.  It was a reception and stroll for the Eccles Community Art Center's 20th Statewide Photographic Competition.  This was fitting as my father was a photographer, and in the past he participated  and received awards in this competition.
For the future, we have put aside the donations given in my father's name to present a photography award in memory of my dad.
My mother, brother, niece and I were so pleased to speak with all who came to share their condolences.
A great buffet was set and enjoyed.  A beautiful arrangement of red roses and pussy willows graced the table.  It was a good party, my father would have enjoyed it.

My father's obituary

Paul William Muller
October 5, 1922 - January 6, 2017

Paul W Muller, 94, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017.  He was born on October 5, 1922 to Paul S Muller and Robina Gardiner Muller in Ogden.  He attended Ogden High School graduating  in 1940.  He served his country during WWII as U.S. Naval pilot in the Pacific Theater.  He attended the University of Utah School of Pharmacy graduating in 1951 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy.

On December 20, 1947 he married Arlene Bachman Muller.  Together they opened and  ran Paul's Pharmacy on 12th  and Washington in Ogden from 1954 to 1974.  They raised and educated three children Pauline Muller-Orton (deceased), Debra Muller, and Curtis Paul Muller.  They have enjoyed knowing and caring for their two grandchildren MandiAnne Orton Poll (Spencer S Poll) and  Zackery Paul Muller.

In 1978, he served as the Executive Director of the Utah Pharmaceutical Association.  His duties included acting as the Editor of the " The Utah Pharmacy Digest" and as a lobbyist for Pharmacy Legislation at both the State and National level.

Paul raised and showed rough collies for confirmation.  Dogs from his Samarkand kennels were nationally awarded.  He was a President for the Utah Collie Club and the State Director for the Utah Collie Club of America.

Paul held a license with the Utah State Board of Realtors and was active in commercial real estate in the Ogden community.

An avid photographer and traveler, Paul's photographs have been exhibited and won numerous awards locally and nationally.  They have been published in magazines and calendars.  A member of the Ogden Color Camera Club since the 1950s, he was honored with a lifetime exhibition in August 2010.  The Eccles Community Art Center has established an award in Paul's name for the bi-annual Statewide Photographic Competitions.

He and his wife Arlene have had a long association with the Eccles Community Art Center.  They served as volunteer managers for the Carriage Gift Gallery and both are well known by those who attend Ogden's Friday Art Strolls.  A memorial for Paul will be planned  at The Eccles Community Art Center.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your favorite charity in Paul's name or one to the Eccles Community Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Ave. Ogden, Utah 84401.
Services entrusted to Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary.  Send condolences to the family at:www.lindquistmortuary.com.

My father, Paul W. Muller celebrates his 90th birthday

Paul W. Muller celebrates his 90th birthday.  Born to Paul S. Muller and Robina Gardiner Muller in Ogden, Utah.  He married Arlene Bachman Muller.  They made their home in Ogden Canyon.  They raised Pauline Muller-Orton (deceased), Debra Muller and Curtis Paul Muller.  He has two grand-children: MandiAnne Orton Poll and Zachery Paul Muller.

Paul attended schools in Utah, graduating from Ogden High School; and from the University of Utah School of Pharmacy.  He served the United States as a Navy pilot during World War II in the Pacific theater.

Paul was the owner of Paul's Pharmacy located at 12th and Washington. He served as the executive director of the Utah Pharmaceutical Association where he was active in state and national pharmacy legislation. He served as the editor of the Utah Pharmacy Digest. He was a member of the University of Utah's School of Pharmacy Dean's Advisory Committee. He held a real estate license.

Paul raised and showed collies for confirmation. Dogs from his Samarkand Kennels were shown and awarded nationally. He was the president of the Utah Collie Club, and served as the Utah director of the Collie Club of America.   

An avid photographer, and traveller, Paul photographs won may local and national salons.  His beautiful images were purchased for commercial purposes.  He was a long time member of the Ogden Color Camera Club. 

Paul passed away in January 2017.