Paul David Daines was born on May 12th, 1948 in Pasadena, California to George and Mozelle Daines. He was the oldest of two children. He was married to Terri Jeanne Miller and had five children; Stacey, Christie, Melodie, Hillarie and Charles. Paul and family moved to Montana in the winter of 1993. Paul was raised in the truth and was baptized on April 1, 1977.
Paul was the epitome of a true giver. To all of us who knew him, there was nothing that he wouldn’t have done to help others out. His humble and mild spirit made it impossible not to love him. His sincere devotion to Jehovah, family and friends was a truly genuine sight to see. In spite of any and all hardships that Paul may have faced during his life, he faced it with strength and a positive attitude. Paul wasn’t one to complain about any hardships he had faced throughout his life, rather he remained steadfast and strong, leaning on Jehovah for his strength. He embodied the fruitage of the spirit, displaying so much love, joy and kindness. He truly did “conquer the world”. He would arrive early to each congregation meeting and station himself at the front door. Many of us will always remember seeing his smiling face as soon as we entered the Kingdom Hall. If anything needed to be taken care of at the hall, there was an excellent chance that you would see Paul doing it with a willing spirit. Whether it was mowing the lawn, trimming hedges or being the handyman, you could always count on him. He was just so happy to be serving Jehovah. There was nothing that he wouldn’t lend a hand with, from helping his brothers move or dog sitting, working on vehicles, fixing plumbing issues, installing light fixtures – he was always so willing to volunteer his talent. Although he was a manly man, he was the best babysitter around. He had such a tender spot for the children and teenagers in the congregation. His love for them had no end.
So many will never forget the friendship that they were able to share with Paul. He loved the outdoors so much and was able to enjoy activities with friends and family. He loved to camp and was always the first one up in the morning to get the fire going for the coffee drinkers in the group. He was a barbecue genius and he thrived on cooking up his well-known dishes for everyone. Many of us loved his tri-tip steak and his barbecued chicken, while others may have enjoyed his famous coleslaw and then, of course, there was his cow tongue soup. Paul would happily get up at 5 o’clock in the morning for a chance to catch fish. He loved to fish so much and his collection of fishing poles is proof of it. His fishing stories were enjoyed by all and he would always share the spoils of his trip with the friends he loved. Paul also loved to hunt and enjoyed many good times with his dear friends while enjoying nature. Paul enjoyed being with his close friends in the ministry. Dale and Paul were like two peas in a pod. They worked so hard to preach and teach, but also they helped so many individuals that we do not even know about, from people unable to leave there homes, to visiting ones in the hospital, helping anyone in need they did it together.
What will be missed most though is Paul “the family man”. The Father, the Grandpa, the Son and the Brother. Paul loved his family so deeply and so completely that the hole left in their hearts is incredibly large and will never be filled in this system of things. This world is a little emptier without Paul. Although it was far out of his comfort zone, Paul made the effort to travel so that he could spend quality time with the family he loved. He enjoyed adventures in Florida, Hawaii, Las Vegas, California and Washington. These trips took a toll on him physically but he was willing to put himself out there to spend time with his children that he adored so much. The devotion that Paul had for his children was unparalleled and watching him interact with all of them was like watching an artist painting a masterpiece. He was their counselor, their example, their comedian, their rock and their best friend. They couldn’t have handpicked a better father – he was the best of the best.
Paul’s deep affection for his mother Mozelle and his sister Terry was evident by the amount of love he had for them. He cared for any and all needs they had from mowing the lawn, going to the store and repairing things around the house. He would always barbecue for them to make sure that they got a special piece of him. It didn’t matter what needed to be done, he did it for them because he loved them so much.
Paul was never ever one to complain. If he was hurting, he kept it to himself and if he wasn’t feeling well you would never know it. What a strong man he was. It was such a blow to all of us to learn that he was so filled with cancer that we would lose our dear Paul so fast. Staying true to his character though, he kept his sense of humor and his selflessness up until the very end. The love that he displayed for Jehovah throughout his life and in his last days was so faith strengthening to us all. We cannot wait to see him again in the new system, walking toward us in a plaid shirt with his fishing pole, his big smile and his hearty laugh. Until then though, Paul would not want us to cry and make a big “fuss”. Instead, he would want us to stay faithful to Jehovah so that when he is awakened from sleep we can be there to greet him and enjoy everlasting life alongside of him.
One of Paul’s favorite scriptures was 2 Corinthians 4:16-18. He knew that his body was wasting away in this old system. He was confident in knowing he was being made new from the scriptures to help him endure the pains of this awful world. It was his mission in his service to Jehovah to stay focused on the things unseen because he knew it was only momentary and light.
“Therefore, we do not give up, but even if the man we are outside is wasting away, certainly the man we are inside is being renewed from day to day. For though the tribulation is momentary and light, it works out for us a glory that is of more and more surpassing greatness and is everlasting; while we keep our eyes, not on the things seen, but on the things unseen. For the things seen are temporary, but the things unseen are everlasting.” -2 Corinthians 4:16-18
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