Paul Richard Bot was born on January 19, 1957, to John and Agnes (Savoie) Bot. He was the 14th of 18 children. Paul grew up on a farm north of Marshall where his love of gardening and bird watching began. He graduated from Marshall High School in 1975. Following school, he worked for Space Development and later was a long time employee of Carr Properties. Through his work at Carr Properties, he touched many lives with his kindness and talents.
Paul was blessed with two daughters, Krista and Amanda. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren Evan and Brynli. Annual family reunions were a highlight of his summers. He loved being a big brother and uncle to his many nieces and nephews. He was well known for his kind, giving spirit. Some of his special talents were landscaping, carpentry, bird watching, collecting and displaying antiques, and water sports with his relatives.
He is now at peace in GOD’S HEAVENLY GARDEN!
Paul is lovingly remembered by his children Krista (Bot) Soria and Amanda Bot and her children Evan and Brynli, siblings Mary Jo DoVlale, Barbara (and Clayton) Stoll, Jacqueline (and John) Robb, Jeanne Wright, Theresa John, Rosemary (and Amando) Isip, Henry Bot, Mary Bot (sister-in-law) Bernadette Loughrey, Timothy (and Pam) Bot, Terrence (and JoAnn) Bot, Patrick (and Cindy) Bot, Michelle (and Rick) Fredin, Michael Bot, Caroline Bot and Christina (and Patrick) Blomme. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Agnes Bot and his brother Gregory Bot, and brother-in-law Jack Wright.
