The Haxtun-Fleming Herald - What can we reason but from what we know? -Alexander Pope

Paul C. Salvador passed away in Haxtun on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022 at the age of 91.

Paul was born Nov.18, 1930 at Wages, to Lillian (Spelts) and Richard PM Salvador. The family moved to the Clarksville area where Paul attended the White Star School through first grade before transferring to the Ford School where he attended through eighth grade. He attended Haxtun High School, boarding in Haxtun through the school week then returning home for the weekends.

After graduation, Paul worked with his father on the family farm in the Clarksville area until serving his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. After his discharge in 1954, he returned to farm life, working on the Sipple farm for the following 23 years. He married Florence Langdon in June 1954 and together they had three children: Michael Eugene, Judy Lynn and Cheryl Kay.

Paul and Florence began purchasing their own farmland in 1967 while he continued to work for Sipples. Florence passed away in February 1983 and Paul continued to farm alone until marrying Joan (Olson) Colerick in January 1990. This marriage brought four stepchildren into Paul's life: Randy, Dale Jr., Sheri and Kristi. Paul and Joan continued to farm as well as running an upholstery shop through the winter months.

Paul was a talented and avid trap shooter and pheasant hunter. He and Joan enjoyed many pastimes together, including polka dancing, traveling to visit children and friends around both the United States and overseas to England, France, Ireland and Italy, attending the many activities of the grandchildren and great-grandchildren and their regular "Popcorn Sundays" when they could visit with neighboring friends and family. While many memories were made during their travels and visits, Paul was always most content to be at home on the farm.

He is survived by his wife Joan; son Mike and wife Carol Salvador, New Mexico; daughters Judy Crossland, Haxtun, and Cheryl Salvador Johnston, Holyoke; sister Leona Hunt, Haxtun; stepsons Randy and wife Denise Colerick, Gig Harbor, Wash., and Dale and wife Carrie Colerick Jr., Hillrose; stepdaughters Sheri and husband Craig Ingalls, Stanton, Iowa, and Kristi and husband Mark Dix, Otis; grandsons Matthew Salvador, Fleming, and Justin Salvador, Greeley; three great-grandchildren Braden, Bryson, and Braylin Salvador; eight step-grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren; and one step-great-great-grandson.

He is preceded in death by his wife Florence and her parents Lloyd and Millie (Harnish) Langdon; sons-in-law Harold Crossland and BJ Johnston; parents Richard and Lillian Salvador; brother Richard; sister Phyllis; and brothers-in-law Charles Hunt and Bill Ashton.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Parkinson's Foundation or charity of your choice.