Paul “Skip” Dodge

Paul “Skip” Dodge passed away at age 81 on May 29, 2025. He is survived by his 4 children, 7 grandkids, and 9 great-grandkids.

Paul was born in Sayre, PA, to Asa and Anne Dodge. The second of two children, he spent his childhood in Endicott, NY with his parents and brother Phil, but childhood health issues would lead him to spend several winters in Florida with his grandparents Francis and Alice Dodge.

As a teen the Dodge family would make the decision to move to Phoenix, AZ where Paul pursued an education in Mechanical Engineering at ASU, and met his future wife, Roberta. After some time living in New Mexico, Paul and Roberta moved to Tempe, AZ and eventually settled in Mesa, AZ to raise their family, where they would live until their respective passings.

Paul loved the outdoors; camping, hiking, and mountain biking were passions of his. He also had a deep love of cats, going all the way back to his childhood. It is for those reasons the family asks that in lieu of flowers you make a donation to the Arizona Humane Society, or an outdoor conservation organization in his name.

Paul’s service will be held June 14th at the LDS church, located at 1455 N Harris Dr., Mesa, AZ 85203 starting at 10am. There will be a luncheon following the service.

Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.