Paul Richard Amundson

Paul attended Mullen High School in Denver, where he won the State Championship for shotput in 1975 and held the record until 2000 at which time he was inducted in the Hall of Fame. He was awarded a football scholarship to Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO. Following college, Paul began a long and successful career in food sales with companies such as American Chicle, KRAFT, and Tennessee Pride Sausage and for the last 15 years, Smithfield Foods, Smithfield, VA. In 2013, Paul was awarded “Salesman of the Year” for the Foodservice Sales Team while in Florence, Italy.

Paul met and married his wife Nancy (Stevens) Amundson in Kansas City, MO in 1985 and his son, Steven (Nashville, TN) and K.Leigh (Williamsburg, VA) were born there. Moving to Nashville, the family spent many years developing a strong, committed and loving network of friends based out of the St. Edward’s/Fr. Ryan Catholic community.

In addition to his wife and children, Paul leaves behind his brothers; Steve (Linda) Amundson, Terry (Janell) Amundson; and sister, Debbie Emerson, all from Colorado. Paul had an extended family to include wonderful brothers-in –law, sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews, and his amazing friends that he has met throughout his career.

As strong as his work ethic and his faith in God was, his passion was for all sports, especially football. In his final days, Paul was able to watch his hometown team (Denver Broncos) win the Super Bowl Championship.

A memorial service will be held next month in Nashville, TN. A special thank you goes to the extraordinary team of oncology nurses at the Sentara Careplex Hospital. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society and the Alzheimer’s Foundation. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.nelsencares.com.

Arrangements under the direction of Nelsen Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA.