Paul Wayne Sanders, 33

Paul Wayne Sanders, 33, passed away on Thursday, May 12 , 2005, at his residence in Columbia Falls. He was born on May 23, 1971, in Jackson Hole, Wyo., the son of Paul and Paula (Schroyer) Sanders.

He moved often with his family due to his father's career. At age 15 he began work with the Job Corps and also received his GED at 15. He loved history and reading and studying about early wars.

He also loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping.

He was very successful in the automotive and plumbing and electrical fields.

On Sept. 28, 2002, he was united in marriage to Avangala Shepard in Whitefish, joining their families. Following their marriage, they lived in Livingston where he worked in the automotive field for two years, when they relocated to Columbia Falls, where he was employed at Car Quest.

Paul was preceded in death by an infant son, Blake.

He is survived by his wife, Avangala Sanders, of Columbia Falls; his children, Autry, Kali, Malachi and Levi; his parents, Paul and Paula Sanders of Lincoln; two sisters, Belle and Tammy; and one brother, Roy; and numerous other relatives.

There are no services planned at this time for Paul Sanders.

Johnson Mortuary and Crematory is caring for Paul's family.