Paula Rose Haworth of Salina passed away May 3rd, 2014 at the age of 56. Paula was born to Isadore E. and Ruth J. (Mugridge) Bombardier in Concordia, Kansas on August 29, 1957.
She graduated from Concordia High School in 1975 and went on to graduate with her Associate of Arts degree from Cloud County Community College in 1977 and her Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Design from Kansas State University in 1980.
On October 16, 1981 she married Bob Haworth at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Concordia, Kansas.
After graduating from College, Paula was the show room manager at American Electric Company, worked at Don Loader Interiors, and started Paula's Interior Designs. For many years Paula was the interior designer with Lee Haworth Construction Co. Inc.
Paula was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, and various committees. She was a volunteer for the YMCA, USD 305, and a lifetime member of Girls Scouts. Paula was a board member for the Saline County Republican Women, CAPS association, Vice Chairperson of the Saline County Republican party, and the Salina Red Cross. She was a lifetime member of the VFW, and a member of the Kansas State University Alumni Association. She is past President of Beta Sigma Phi sorority, and held various offices with preceptor Delta Xi chapter. Paula was a member and held office positions on several committees within the Salina Regional Health Center Auxiliary, and was a member of Salina Regional Hospital Foundation Board. She volunteered as a counselor at Tammy Walker Cancer Center. Paula loved helping others, caring for others, and spending time with family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father Isadore (Izzy), and her father-in-law, Lee Haworth.
Survivors include her husband, Bob, Salina; daughter, Sara Guidry and husband Parker, and granddaughter Cecilia, Shawnee, sons Kyle and wife Ciara, Beatrice, Nebraska, and Ryan Haworth, Salina, mother Ruth Bombardier, mother-in-law Louise Haworth, sister Linda West and husband Steve, Colwich, brother Vince Bombardier and wife Jan, Benton, sister-in-law Joanne Rodecap and husband Doug, Topeka, nieces Amy Summers, Stephanie Huddleston and husband Scott, Stacie Lopez and husband Ruben, Alissa Janey and husband Greg, nephews Marcus West and wife Sarah, Aaron Bombardier and fiancé XiaoWei, Shawn West, and Kevin Bombardier.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, with a vigil service at 5:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 7, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 1000 Burr Oak Lane, Salina. Burial will be in the Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Tammy Walker Cancer Center.


Her husband left this beautiful message on Facebook:
Paula my beautiful wife
Paula died Saturday at 3:28 in the afternoon. She was very peaceful and very courageous with her journey. She smiled as long as she could smile and she loved as long as she could love. I don't know anyone as strong as her. Paula loved talking to people, being friends with people, making people feel good, making people laugh, and enjoying life to the fullest every day up until the end when she could not physically do it anymore. I was blessed to have been married for 32 years with her. It was a journey that for most people would be a dream. God had a plan for Paula. I don't know what it was for sure. Some of that plan may have been for when she got her cancer and went to Tammy Walker cancer Center, she would help all the people she could possibly help through their cancer journey with her smile, love, and friendship. Part of it for sure was for Paula to have three wonderful caring loving children. Two of our children are married and we had our first grandchild born from Sara and Parker on January 7. Paula said many times that God blessed her by being able to see her first grandchild before she died. When people ask the question is a glass half-full or is the glass half empty, with Paula it was always half-full, she always tried to look at the good side. No matter how difficult the times were she always looked at the positives and tried to feel good about the situation to grow upon it and make herself, and other people feel good. All of our friends, and some people that we do not even know have been very supportive of Paula and me during this difficult journey. As we are taught, Paula is in a better place right now. I have some very very good friends that have been hugely supportive of me and I know will be supportive for me through this difficult time. God bless everyone that has been so kind to us, loving to us, and helpful to us. Sincerely your friend, Bob.