Paul Sironen

Paul Thomas Sironen, 62, of Powell died September 29, 2008 at the Billings Clinic. Paul was born in Billings, MT on January 6, 1946 to Archie and Leola Sironen. He spent his childhood in Red Lodge, Elk Basin and Powell. He graduated from Powell High School in 1964 and earned a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Wyoming. Paul served in an Army Artillery Battalion in Vietnam from 1968 to 1970. He married Sue Edgar in Powell on July 11, 1970. Their daughter Stephanie was born in Powell in 1977.

Paul worked for Davis Audio Visual in Denver and later in Casper. Paul began his career as a Probation and Parole Officer for the State of Wyoming in 1971 starting in Casper and later transferring to Cody. In 1984 Paul and Sue opened Interlacings Fabric Shop in Cody. In 1997 he began working for the Department of Family Services in child protection and juvenile probation. He retired from DFS in March 2007. During the last year, Paul worked for M&S Technologies selling computer security software. When asked about his career, Paul would tell how rewarding it was for him to make a difference in the lives of the children, teens and families that he worked with. He respected the kids that he had on probation, encouraged them to take responsibility for their actions, and was always very proud of their successes.

Paul loved the Beartooth Mountains and Crandall area where he spent time hunting, fishing and camping with his family and friends. His grandson, Riley Martin Valentine who was born on April 13, 2008 always brought a smile to his face.

Paul is survived by his wife Sue of Powell, brother John (Susan) Sironen of Salem, OR, daughter Stephanie (Dave) Valentine and grandson Riley Valentine of Laurel, MT. He was preceded in death by his parents Archie and Leola Sironen.

A celebration of life was October 4 at Homesteader Park in Powell. Cremation has taken place.