Paula was born April 23, 1958, in Missoula, Montana to Borghild and Glen Scholl. Her family then moved to Tacoma, Washington, shortly thereafter. Paula spent much of her life in and around the Tacoma, WA area, where she graduated from Stadium High School in 1976.

She is survived by a sister, Sharon of Puyallup, and a brother, Wayne (Linda) of Lakewood. She has two sons, Timothy who blessed her with 2 grandchildren, and Christopher (Teresa), who blessed her with 3 grandchildren.

Paula went home to be with the Lord on September 5, 2023 and will be greatly missed by her many friends and relatives.

A Celebration of Life reception date and time is to be determined soon.