Paul Francis Meyer

Paul Frances Meyer, 74, passed away unexpectedly on April 19, 2026, in Oregon. He was born February 18, 1952, in Ashland, Ohio, to John J. and Nona Powers Meyer and grew up on the family farm alongside his seven siblings.

Paul graduated from Ashland High School in 1970 and soon after headed west to Oregon, a move that earned him the affectionate title of the family’s “Western Connection.” He loved welcoming family members for visits and proudly served as their personal tour guide. When he returned to Ohio, he delighted in surprising family and friends with his unannounced visits.

In 1997, Paul founded Mountain View Paving, an asphalt plant and paving company serving southern Oregon. He was proud of the quality of work his company delivered and of the strong reputation it earned throughout the region.

An adventurer at heart, Paul loved to travel whether by plane, train, or automobile. He caught the travel bug during a high school trip to Japan, which sparked a lifelong curiosity about the world. He was always ready to hop on a plane—whether returning to Ohio to visit family, vacationing in Mexico, or traveling to Oklahoma to spend time with his daughter, Anna, and her family. Fascinated by trains from a young age, Paul was known in his earlier years to hop aboard railcars simply to see where they would take him. He especially loved driving the countryside, taking the time to learn each mile marker and every town in between, savoring the journey as much as the destination. Friendly and quick with a smile, Paul never met a stranger and made friends wherever he went.

Paul will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his daughters, Anna (Kyle) Cochrell and Kaylin (Brett) Provost; his son, Hugh Meyer; and his grandchildren, Brooklyn and Gwendolyn Cochrell and Kole and Lyla Provost. He is also survived by his brothers, Chris (Sharon) Meyer, Dewey (Karen) Meyer, and Dan (Terri) Meyer; his sisters, Mary Cox and Ann Davis; his sister-in-law, Sue Meyer; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, John (JC) and Rex Meyer; and his brother-in-law, Rolly Cox.

Memory Gardens Mortuary in Medford, Oregon is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorial services will be held in both Oregon and Ohio at later dates.