Paula Ann Nielsen Giles

Paula Ann Giles, beautiful and talented wife, mother, daughter, and friend passed away peacefully at her home in Moorpark on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at the age of 54. Paula is now at peace after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

Paula was born in Southern California on May 21, 1956 to Harold and Gloria Nielsen. Soon after her graduation from high school in 1974, Paula met and fell in love with Anthony Gordon Giles. Following a short courtship, they were sealed for time and all eternity in 1978 in the Los Angeles California Temple.

Along with fulfilling her role as a devoted wife and mother, Paula was also known for her amazing ability to make everyone around her feel comfortable and important. As noted by her husband, “Paula can put a meal together, get out the utensils, table cloth, and plates faster than anyone on this earth. By the time I ask if I can help, I find everything is already done.” Paula served faithfully as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in various callings where she blessed the lives of so many with her selfless service and love. Amidst all of her accomplishments, the greatest ones occurred in the home. She undoubtedly exemplified the admonition of President David O. McKay when he said, “The greatest work we will do in this life will be within the walls of your own home.”

Paula is survived by her husband, Tony; her 4 children, Jennifer Bulkley (Joshua), Garrett Giles (Becky), Dawn Giles, and Weston Giles; her parents, Harold and Gloria Nielsen; 5 grandchildren, Gavin (5), Aubrie (3), Adeline (2), Anna (1), and Anthony (3mths); and her 7 siblings, Lynette Gay (Bob), Diana Bingham (Larry), Tom Nielsen, John Nielsen (Denise), Craig Nielsen (Linda), Carol Coleman (Lloyd), and Sandi Hale (Dave).

In Lieu of flowers, the Giles family requests that donations be sent to www.engagenowafrica.org at 25012 Avenida Balita, Valencia, CA 91355. In memory of Paula, your donations will aid in the construction of a well that will provide clean water for the citizens of Ethiopia.