Paul John Dylewski
March 6, 1963 — April 15, 2025
Despite his long-running joke that he was born down by the river in a van, Paul John Dylewski was born in Garden City, Michigan to John and Shirley Dylewski, on March 6th, 1963. He was the second of four children, joining older brother Mark and later welcoming younger siblings Gary and Suzy.
Paul lived in Allen Park before settling in Birmingham, Michigan, where their home shared a fence with St. Regis Church and its schools. It was a convenient location for an academically and athletically gifted family. Paul was an avid athlete, participating in baseball, football, basketball, and tennis. He also took great pride in his academic achievements, including the famed elementary school penmanship award. Paul attended Kalamazoo College, where he studied economics, played collegiate tennis, and broadened his horizons through classes in art and music, study abroad, and close friendships.
After graduation, Paul was recruited by a CPA firm and moved to Irvine, California. It was during this time Paul met Alison Evans, to whom he would marry and raise a family with. They moved into a 1923 Craftsman home on Pine Street in Orange, CA, where Paul and Alison raised their three children: Kyle, Amy, and Emilie.
Paul enjoyed his family life: the famous Pine Street Fourth of July block parties, annual ski trips, bible study group, family reunions, participating in his children’s academics and sports activities, and becoming a World Outdoor Racquetball champion. Paul was committed to his community, volunteering his time and financial expertise to the Orange County Rescue Mission. For his efforts, he was honored with the Superhero of Tustin award.
In 2022, Paul moved to Liberty, Utah, with his girlfriend Lori Barnes, where he embraced the mountain lifestyle — skiing in the winter, fishing in the summer, and enjoying the beauty and pace of life in all seasons. It did not take him long to become a part of the community, forming close friendships with neighbors and making the most of local events. Paul continued to pursue his many passions, including his love of racquet sports, taking music lessons, creating fine art, home improvement, and gardening.
Paul brought creativity, precision, and sharp humor to everything he did. With exacting standards and a keen eye for detail, he approached life with curiosity and intention. Paul leaves behind a legacy defined by intellect and a distinctive sense of style–whether in his meticulous approach to life or his love for tie-dye.
He is survived by his mother, Shirley; his girlfriend, Lori; his children, Kyle, Amy, and Emilie; his granddaughter, Althea; his siblings, Mark, Gary, and Suzy; many nieces and nephews; and his kitten, Willow.
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