Paul Alexander Bartholomew

Paul Alexander Bartholomew was born March 28, 1951 in Provo, UT. He passed away March 20, 2016 in Provo, UT from complications of colon cancer.

He was the second son born to Erin Byrd Bartholomew and Jewel Alexander Bartholomew. Paul grew up in Orem, UT and graduated from Orem High School. He served a mission in the California South Mission. He attended Brigham Young University.

Paul married Linda Liddle in the Provo Utah Temple on Jan 11, 1974.
He was an active member of the LDS church. He served as an executive secretary and held many other callings. His favorite callings were in the scouting program, especially cub scouts. Paul loved the outdoors and taught his children to appreciate God’s handiwork in nature. He had a beautiful voice and sang in a barbershop quartet for many years, sang solos and duets and sang in the Mapleton Chorale and Millennial Chorus. He also enjoyed singing in the ward choir. He loved serving others and is remembered for being kind and gentle.

Paul is survived by his wife Linda and his 5 children: Alyssa Bartholomew Abbott, Amy Whetten (Triston), Maren Christensen (Mark), Jonathan Bartholomew, and Andrew Bartholomew. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren whom he loved immensely.

He is also survived by his brothers: David Bartholomew (Evelyn), Michael Bartholomew (Kim), Stephen Bartholomew (Rhonda), and Chris Bartholomew (Kay). He was preceded in death by his father and mother.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 25, 2016 at the Meadowlark 2nd Ward Chapel, 1661 South 1400 East, Spanish Fork, Utah. Friends may call at the Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 East Center Street, Thursday from 6-8:00 p.m. and at the church Friday from 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment, Spanish Fork City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that a donation be made in Paul’s name to the BYU Scholarship fund, a charity of your choice, or to perform a charitable act that is meaningful to the donor. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bergmortuary.com.