Frank J Paul

Obituary Frank James Paul Frank went home peacefully to be with the Lord on November 9, 2013 at his home in Tacoma. He was preceded in death by his daughter Lorene in 1941, and wife Wilma in 2007. He was born in Hardin, Montana on February 26, 1918 to Frank and Salomae Paul; he was the youngest of 6 children. He married Wilma in 1940 and they had 6 children, Lorene Paul, Lenore Donnenwirth, Jody Blanton, John Paul, Robert Paul, and Teresa Neal. They had 12 grandchildren, Lorraine, Laura, Darren, Mike, Matt, Melissa, Courtney, Ryan, Becky, Katherine, Jessica, and Janean. They also had 12 great-grandchildren. Frank owned a construction company in Tacoma, and retired at the age of 70. He served in the US Army during WWII in the Philippine Islands as a motor pool sergeant in a Field Artillery Battalion. Frank was a wonderful encouragement to his family and knew God's purpose for his life. He was a disciple through his strong love for everyone he met. He was the foundation that built the faith and character of his family. He was a member of St. Leo's Catholic Church. A celebration of his life will be held at St Leo's Catholic Church, Tacoma, on Nov. 22, 2013, at 12:00pm. Military burial services will be at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent on Nov. 25th at 10:30am. Please leave online condolences at www.gaffneycares.com. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.