Paul Stark

February 2, 1967 - September 4, 2012

Paul Louis Stark, 45, died Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012, in Philomath. Paul was born in Arcata, Calif., and moved to Corvallis at age 2. As a boy, Paul enjoyed the Scouting program and earned his Eagle Scout award at age 14. Paul was a lover of fishing, golf, baseball, football (Dallas Cowboys fan), art, flowers and the ocean. Paul also was a gifted carpenter and was in construction by trade. He loved working with his hands and volunteered countless hours in the building of his parents’ home in Philomath. Paul found his great love and soulmate, Cathy Sue Peterson, and married her July 13, 2009. Paul brightened the lives of all those who surrounded him with his happy and humorous nature. He will be forever loved, remembered and missed by all. Survivors include wife, Cathy Sue Stark of Philomath; son, Casey Harjo of Corvallis; daughter, Catrina Harjo of Corvallis; grandchildren, Kylee, Dom and Dakota Harjo, and Dauntay and Callista Harrison, all of Corvallis; mother, Karen Stark of Philomath; brothers, Robert Stark of Coos Bay, Sean Stark of Portland, Ben Stark of Flagstaff, Ariz., and Jeremiah Stark of Clackamas; and sisters, Charlene Duncan of Philomath, Bethany Madden of Castle Rock, Wash., Sarah Reeser of Stayton, and Jennifer Harris of Ridgefield, Wash. A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 150 James St., Philomath, OR 97370.