Paula Sue Monnich, a dedicated, hardworking, and loving individual, who left us on February 22, 2024. Born on September 29, 1938, her humble and supportive nature impacted the lives around her, creating an unforgettable legacy.

Paula is survived by her spouse, Steve Monnich.  She was the proud mother of Kenneth Kirtley (Lisa) , Lynn Miller (Robert), Laura Brandler (Barry), and Michael Johnson. Paula taught her family the importance of hard work, the value of time, and the power of forgiveness and love. She was predeceased by her mother, Helen Sharp and her sister ,Venita Anderson who she missed terribly and their memories she held dear to her heart. 

Paula was a committed member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dedicating many years of her life to faith and service. She was a consistent attendee at Humanitarian projects and Local Schools, volunteering her time to causes she deeply cared about. Her lifelong commitment to the church and her passionate service to the community were some of her greatest accomplishments.

Those who knew Paula, knew she was a woman of many talents. She loved having her grandchildren over for crafting sessions and made Saturday chores  an exciting event that always ended in an auction as a reward for their hard work and efforts along with a swim session in the pool to cool off after the work was done. 

She was a lover of Rummy tiles and crossword puzzles, she spent her leisure time floating in her pool or getting her nails done, many times bringing along a granddaughter or two to share the time with.  Some of her greatest times were  visiting her time share in Mexico with family (specifically her daughters), going on a once in a life time Alaskan cruise with her sister and daughters, and would always look forward to trips to Idaho where she spent  time with her daughter and grandchildren on their small farm. As much as she liked to explore and enjoyed these times she also enjoyed the comfort of her home, especially with her pups over the years. 

Paula had a soft spot for pinks (mauve to be exact to match her nails) and blues (which reminded her of the ocean). She found joy in the simplicity of life, whether it was enjoying her favorite Raisin Bran breakfast accompanied by a banana and a glass of orange juice, or munching on some good and plenty while always having a stash of cinnamon bears and necco wafers. Treats were a favorite of the grandkids and they knew where to find them or how to get them when they were with Grandma. 

The importance of family, hard work, and giving time were the values Paula lived by and instilled in her loved ones. She brought people together with her understanding nature and boundless love. We find great peace in knowing that families can be together forever and while we miss her every day, we look forward to the day we can see her again. Until then, we carry her legacy within us, seeing her in all that we do and carrying on her love of the gospel and the Savior. 

Paula is survived by her siblings (and their spouses) , many grandkids (and their spouses), great grandkids, cousins, friends from her local church groups/wards, many wonderful children at the local schools that she served faithfully, and close friends that she became acquainted with through out the years. 

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