Background
Paxton, Ronald Brent was born on February 7, 1947 in Salt Lake City. Son of Baker James and Vauna Mae (Leany) Paxton.
Paxton, Ronald Brent was born on February 7, 1947 in Salt Lake City. Son of Baker James and Vauna Mae (Leany) Paxton.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University Utah, 1976.
Insulation specialist, Baker Insulation, Salt Lake City, 1965-1969, 71-75; insulation specialist, Suprior Insulation Company, Salt Lake City, 1975-1976; supervisor Propellant and Adhesive Structures, Thiokol Corporation Space Division, Brigham City, Utah., 1986; with, Thiokol Corporation, 1976; senior scientist Grain Structures, Thiokol Corporation, Utah Tactical Division, Brigham City, Utah., 1987-1992; grain structural analyst, Thiokol Corporation Science and Engineering, Brigham City, Utah., since 1992.
Death is a necessary step in human progression, just as birth was. Sometime after death, the spirit and body will be reunited— and never to be separated again. This is called resurrection, and it was made possible by the death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Missionary to Navajo Indians, Latter Day Saints Church, 1969-1971. Explorer scout advisor Boy Scouts American, Brigham City, Utah, 1979-1983. Federal Aviation Administration licensed pilot, search and rescue pilot for Civil Air Patrol (United States Air Force auxiliary), Brigham City, Utah, since 1985.
Member National Society of Professional Engineers, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Experimental Aircraft Association, Utah Pilots Association, National Rifle Association, American Mensa.
Married Lynda Mihlberger, March 19, 1974 (divorced January 1990). Children: Adam, Tami, Jason, Brett, Amy. Married Karen Rae Richardson Rousselle, November 19, 1993.