July 8, 1989 – September 28, 2016

It is with great sadness we announce that after three days in the intensive care unit of the Kelowna General Hospital, Paul died peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, on the morning of September 28, 2016. He was only 27 years old. 

Paul is lovingly remembered by his girlfriend Talyn Bertrand, Dad Tom, brother Matt, Mom Paula (Jim) Lowen, his Grandmother Audrey Cameron, uncle and aunt Rob and Karen Adkin, cousins Ryan (Kim) Adkin, Corey (Bria) Adkin, uncle Cameron Murray, aunt Nicola Murray, cousin Hope, aunt Erica Murray, cousin Brandon Caspar, Nana and Papa Ruth and Leon and a legion of friends. He was predeceased by his Grandmother and Grandfather Claire and Ted Adkin, his uncle Phil Murray and his Grandfather Stan (Marg) Murray. 

Paul was born in Vancouver and moved to Kamloops with his family in 1992. He attended Albert McGowan Elementary and Sahali High School. His wide circle of friends was initiated during his early school days. 

Paulifrog was active in sports, spending much of his childhood playing hockey and lacrosse. He added rugby to his repertoire in high school. Golf was a new found passion that he hoped to improve in the next few years. He was short of stature but had the heart of a lion. One was always struck by the strength in his legs, chest, shoulders and arms. 

Paul graduated from Sahali and went on to get his business degree from TRU in 2013. He worked in construction for several years with his brother Matt. He had just recently started a career in the financial management and insurance industry with the Investors Group. He tackled his new career with his usual enthusiasm. He was very proud to call his friends and family to inform them of his new job and start the process of establishing his clientele. It is a tough industry, especially for someone as young as Paul, but he was undaunted. He took pleasure in putting on his “suit” and going to work each day. There is not a doubt that he would have succeeded in this endeavour. 

Paul had a special nature. He had a boyish twinkle in his eye and his face always seemed to be in full smile mode. Rarely did you see Paul without a smile, or rather a grin, on his face. His hugs were legendary. He wrapped his arms around you and you felt as though he could break you in two – but instead you received a warm solid hug. You could feel his real love for you radiate from the strength in his arms. He always had a good word for everyone – even those he hadn’t seen for a while or knew only slightly. 

Paul had a great sense of humour. Practical jokes were not uncommon. Hanging out with his friends and special lake stays at the Shuswap and East Barriere were a big part of his life. He loved music and was even known to pick up the “air guitar” to entertain the crowd on occasion – most recently at his cousin’s wedding in Mexico on a day cruise to Yelapa. He was extremely loyal and had a host of close, close friends who will miss him deeply – but will never forget him. 

Tom, Paula, Matt and Talyn would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of the emergency personnel in Kelowna, the staff at the Four Points Hotel in Kelowna and especially all of the staff in the Intensive Care Unit in Kelowna and Kelowna Victim Services for the kind and loving care they gave to Paul, family and friends. Paul could not have been in better hands throughout this ordeal. In addition, special thanks to the multitude of friends and family who made their way to Kelowna from all over BC and Alberta to say goodbye to Paul. Your support was, and continues to be, overwhelming. If love alone could have saved Paul he would be here with us today sharing a chuckle. 

A Celebration of Paul’s life will be held at 2 p.m. at the Calvary Community Church at 1205 Rogers Way on Saturday, October 8, 2016. A reception will follow in the gym at the Church. Should friends desire, in lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the charity of their choice.

Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

• Date : 2016-09-28
• Location : Kelowna, B.C.