Paul Desmarais

Paul Michael “Mike” Desmarais, February 17, 1941 to March 15, 2025 The sun set one final time for Paul Michael Desmarais on Saturday, March 15 th , at the age of 84. He was surrounded by loved ones, including his wife of 60 years, as he fearlessly and with great resolve traversed into the great unknown. Mike was a man of many enduring traits. He was dedicated, strong willed, reliable, and firm in his convictions. He showed his dedication through service to his country aboard the USS Hector while serving in the Navy from 1959-1963. He was a volunteer firefighter in the city of Mabton for over 20 years. A successful entrepreneur, Mike owned and operated a machine shop starting in the early 80s where he could always be found and counted on to find a solution to anyone’s problems. He farmed and was known to be a jack of all trades. Never at a loss for words, and seldom in doubt, Mike could serve up slices of humble pie with ease. “Have the day that you deserve” was a common farewell phrase for him. Mike was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed traveling the world in his early years. Later in life moments spent with his family became his favorite past time. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Preceded in death by his daughter, Rhonda Sue, and parents Paul and Marie. Mike is survived by his wife Virginia, sons Michael, Henry, Raymond (Jamie), and Josh (Liza), and 10 grandchildren. Valley Hills Funeral Home is in charge of final arrangements. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Paul Desmarais, please visit our flower store.