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Apr 2, 1943 - Jun 25, 2019
I love Aunt Gladys' beautiful smile and warm hugs! She was the best sister-in-law for whom my mom prayed. Her love for Uncle Bill and her wonderful family was so evident in everything she did! You will be missed, Aunt Gladys, but we know you are in heaven with Bill and our dad. Love and prayers to all our cousins! Blessings, Cissy
Cissy Henrich
July 06, 2019 | Phoenix, AZ | Family
To one of the most wonderful woman I have had the privilege of knowing. We meet while our husband were in the AF. The twins were in my CCD program. I also had a set of twins.We had alot in common for sure. Through the yrs we manage to keep in touch.
So much more I could say however I would be hear for awhile, a long while.
Gladys I will always have fond and loving memories of knowing you and the friendship we shared.
Now that you have gone home to the Lord and once again...
Cindy Baer
July 03, 2019 | Portland, OR | Military
Mom.
What can I say? I just can't believe it. It all happened too quickly. Before we knew it, you were gone. If only I could feel the warmth of your hug once more. To have to learn to live without you is almost more than I can fathom. I miss you so much it hurts......but I know you want me to be happy, so I'll try. Starting by remembering your laugh, your amazing voice, and your love. Most especially your love. The love you had for us five kids, for our Dad, for the Lord, for your entire...
Sandy Dobbs
July 03, 2019 | Tigard, OR | Daughter
I will MISS U SO VERY MUCH Aunt Gladys!!! U always made me smile, feel loved and laugh!! ♥U
Cyndi Martin
July 03, 2019 | South Windsor, CT | Family
Love you bunches cuz!
Mary Burgard (Adam)
July 01, 2019 | Anamoose, ND | Family
Sorry, Gladys was a great person. I got to know her lots when we first got to talk on social media. We had conversations late at night. We had some good talks. Lots of love to all of you. Prayers are sent your way. By the way this is Mary Burgard use to be Adam. Im Nick Adams daughter he was Gladys moms brother. Gladys was and awesome cousin.
Mary Burgard
July 01, 2019 | Anamoose, ND | Family
In loving memory of a wonderful person who is loved and will be missed dearly.
Ralph Haire
July 01, 2019 | Youngstown, FL | Family
Momma, the void you place in this world is irreplaceable. While I do shed tears, I cannot help but smile, because you have given me much to smile about. I'm so grateful for your magical hands, your voice, your music, your encouragement, your life vocation of raising five children, your intentional parenting and your UNCONDITIONAL love. I am one lucky girl to have gotten to be your baby girl, your shadow and tag-along. Where else would I want to be besides with you? You're pretty spectacular....
Veronica
July 01, 2019 | Daughter
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Rebecca Hayter
July 01, 2019 | Puyallup, WA | Family
Gladys (Volk) Paulson, daughter of the late Steve and Veronica Volk, was born on April 2, 1943 in Drake, North Dakota and returned to the Lord on June 25, 2019. She now joins the love of her life, William (Bill) Paulson, Jr., who preceded her in death on Sept 15, 2016. Gladys met Bill while he was stationed in her hometown of Minot, ND. Six short months later they were married on April 20, 1963. During Bill’s service in the United States Air Force, Bill and Gladys lived in many states, as well as Germany and Italy. They settled in the Tacoma/Puyallup area after Bill’s retirement from the Air Force in 1979. Gladys was a devout Catholic and lived with a strong faith in God which guided her throughout her life. While in Washington, she attended Our Lady Queen of Heaven in Tacoma, WA and most recently All Saints Catholic Church in Puyallup, WA. At the time of her death, she resided in Puyallup, WA. Gladys loved playing the guitar and singing at family get-togethers and was a member of a few country bands playing on base, around the communities she lived in, and later for retirement homes. She is survived by her five children whom she loved dearly and was proud to have raised: Suzanne (Jim) Gordon of Tacoma, WA; Sandra (Tom) Dobbs of Tigard, OR; Sheryl (Tom) McFadden of Graham, WA; William Paulson, III of Tacoma, WA; Veronica (Jason) Kaipainen of Puyallup, WA. She is also survived by many beloved sisters and brothers: Angie Blonigen of Carrington, ND; Joyce Keyes of Minot, ND; Bea (Wayne) Heatherly of Springfield, TN; Patricia (Gary) Aber of Pleasant Valley, NY; Stephen (Judy) Volk of Carrington, ND; Doug (Deb) Volk of Vancouver, WA; Virgil (Terry) Volk of Vancouver, WA; Veronica (Ken) Guynup of Puyallup, WA; as well as 14 grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Gladys is also preceded in death by her sister, Loretta Puppe and brother, Richard Volk. Gladys’s life will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 9 at All Saints Catholic Church, 503 3rd St SW, Puyallup, WA at 11:30; Rosary will be at 10:45. She will be interned with her beloved Bill at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, WA.
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