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Vivan L. "Vi" Paul

Vivan L. "Vi" Paul obituary

Vivan Paul Obituary

Vivan L. "Vi" Paul Long time Tacoma and Fox Island resident passed peacefully on April 1, 2011. She was born on January 16, 1918 in Billings, Montana, grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska, returning to Billings in 1937 where she met and married Leonard Paul. She and Leonard were avid dancers and traveled for years to their square and round dance reunions. Preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, she is survived by her five children, Pat Loughlin of San Diego, Jerrie Paul, Mountlake Terrace, Janet Lorraine, Santa Rosa, CA, Michael (Helen) Paul of Gig Harbor and David Paul, Santa Fe, NM, 11 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren, two brothers, Stanley Everett of Bremerton and Gerald Everett of North Richland Hills, TX, plus many beloved nieces, nephews and friends. Services will be held at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Gig Harbor Friday, April 29th at 11:00a.m.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Apr. 17, 2011.

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April 29, 2011

"Mike and Helen Paul have been our very special freinds since Bellarmine. We are so sorry to hear that Mike has lost his mom. The Paul family is in our thoughts and prayers." Kevin and Patty Viklund

julia mullin

April 21, 2011

So sorry to hear of your lost. You and your family are in my prayers.

Julia Mullin

Pat Whiting

April 19, 2011

Mr. and Mrs. Paul were my BFF Patty since childhood and the warmth and love from them when I was over at their home was equal to my own. Such fond and beautiful memories I will have forever.

All my love and prayers,
Pat (Fette) Whiting

April 17, 2011

Vi and her husbend, Len were both long time friends of my mom and dad, Bill and Peggy Ruehle, and myself , Jolene Ruehle Hall and my husbend Wally . Mom has many fond memories of Vi. Peggy wants me to let you know she will miss Vi very much. We are currently in Arizona and will not be returning in time to attend the services, we are very sorry that we will not be there.

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