Obituary for Paulette Ann Wren
On Saturday, August 29th 2020, Paulette Ann Wren, passed away and returned to her heavenly home. She was 75 years old.
Paulette (Pauly) was born on September 5th 1944 in Hardin, Montana to William Fredrick Guptill and Mildred Eloise Quest Guptill Lind. Growing up, she enjoyed spending time outdoors with her family, specifically her cousins. She had many fond memories of their time together, including lots of shenanigans. She also had a love of horses, especially her Flicka. She spoke often of their adventures together. She learned at an early age how to work hard, both on the ranch where they lived and in school, which is something that benefited her throughout life. She graduated from Hardin High School in 1962.
After graduating, Pauly began waiting tables at a local restaurant where she met her husband William Kenneth Wren. Pauly and Bill moved to Salt Lake City where they raised three children, Scott, John, and Leasa. While in Salt Lake, Pauly and her family joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As with all things Pauly did, she took an active role in the Church, serving in many capacities. One of her favorites was as a counselor in the Young Women’s program. In 1984, Pauly and her family moved to Bakersfield, California. In Bakersfield, Pauly started her legal career – starting as a legal secretary until becoming a law office manager at a premier law firm in Bakersfield. In conjunction with managing a law firm, Pauly also played an integral role in the Kern County Law Enforcement Foundation; coordinating fundraisers, dinner events, and awards. Many would say that Pauly was the heart of the organization.
Beyond Pauly’s exceptional legacy of service and career success, Pauly was also known for her dedication to family. As a young mother, Pauly would single-handedly tend to all of the family affairs while her husband was away for extended business trips; as a grandmother she would attend not just her grandchildren’s birthday parties but their sporting and extra-curricular activities as well; as a great-grandmother, she made concerted efforts to spend time with her great grandchildren despite the extraordinary difficulty she had traveling. Indeed, Pauly lived life to the fullest. She was a beautiful woman with a radiant smile and a heart of gold, always wanting to help those around her.
Pauly was preceded in death by her father, William (Fred) Guptill, her mother, Mildred Eloise Quest Guptill Lind, her husband, William (Bill) Wren, her son, Scott Harsch, and her son, John Wren. Pauly is survived by her daughter, Leasa Arvig (Chris); her grandchildren, Kyle (Amanda), Dylan (Jessica), Gader (Krystal), Gunner, Natalie, Hunter (Sophia), Ty, and Hayden; her great grandchildren, Declan, Gabriel, and Sebastian; her daughters-in-law, Kelly (Don) and Marina; her brother Monte; and a host of other family members. Pauly will certainly be missed by her family and many friends, but all can take comfort in knowing that through God’s plan, families are forever.
A private family graveside service will take place in Bakersfield, California. In lieu of flowers, Pauly requested that donations be made to the John Wren Memorial Scholarship fund in her honor. To make a donation please contact Noreen Mills at (661) 319-7203.
Paulette (Pauly) was born on September 5th 1944 in Hardin, Montana to William Fredrick Guptill and Mildred Eloise Quest Guptill Lind. Growing up, she enjoyed spending time outdoors with her family, specifically her cousins. She had many fond memories of their time together, including lots of shenanigans. She also had a love of horses, especially her Flicka. She spoke often of their adventures together. She learned at an early age how to work hard, both on the ranch where they lived and in school, which is something that benefited her throughout life. She graduated from Hardin High School in 1962.
After graduating, Pauly began waiting tables at a local restaurant where she met her husband William Kenneth Wren. Pauly and Bill moved to Salt Lake City where they raised three children, Scott, John, and Leasa. While in Salt Lake, Pauly and her family joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As with all things Pauly did, she took an active role in the Church, serving in many capacities. One of her favorites was as a counselor in the Young Women’s program. In 1984, Pauly and her family moved to Bakersfield, California. In Bakersfield, Pauly started her legal career – starting as a legal secretary until becoming a law office manager at a premier law firm in Bakersfield. In conjunction with managing a law firm, Pauly also played an integral role in the Kern County Law Enforcement Foundation; coordinating fundraisers, dinner events, and awards. Many would say that Pauly was the heart of the organization.
Beyond Pauly’s exceptional legacy of service and career success, Pauly was also known for her dedication to family. As a young mother, Pauly would single-handedly tend to all of the family affairs while her husband was away for extended business trips; as a grandmother she would attend not just her grandchildren’s birthday parties but their sporting and extra-curricular activities as well; as a great-grandmother, she made concerted efforts to spend time with her great grandchildren despite the extraordinary difficulty she had traveling. Indeed, Pauly lived life to the fullest. She was a beautiful woman with a radiant smile and a heart of gold, always wanting to help those around her.
Pauly was preceded in death by her father, William (Fred) Guptill, her mother, Mildred Eloise Quest Guptill Lind, her husband, William (Bill) Wren, her son, Scott Harsch, and her son, John Wren. Pauly is survived by her daughter, Leasa Arvig (Chris); her grandchildren, Kyle (Amanda), Dylan (Jessica), Gader (Krystal), Gunner, Natalie, Hunter (Sophia), Ty, and Hayden; her great grandchildren, Declan, Gabriel, and Sebastian; her daughters-in-law, Kelly (Don) and Marina; her brother Monte; and a host of other family members. Pauly will certainly be missed by her family and many friends, but all can take comfort in knowing that through God’s plan, families are forever.
A private family graveside service will take place in Bakersfield, California. In lieu of flowers, Pauly requested that donations be made to the John Wren Memorial Scholarship fund in her honor. To make a donation please contact Noreen Mills at (661) 319-7203.