Paul,72, died March 2, 2013, in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. After earning a degree in Science from Colorado Springs University, he embarked on a 34-year teaching and coaching career in Toledo, Oregon. He jumped at Cave Junction during the 1961-64 seasons.

Paul returned to Colorado after retirement in 1997 and began his second career as a finish carpenter with Stewart Custom Builders, using his artistic skills to create cabinetry and carve holiday decorations. He was also a member of the Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers.