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Paul Lasseter Obituary

Paul Eual Lasseter "Papa" passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, May 29, 2011. Paul was born in Augusta, AR on May 21, 1924 and grew up in Conway, AR. At seventeen, Paul enlisted in the US Navy in 1941 and served as a gunner on the USS Saratoga and was also a plank owner on the USS Hancock. His entire term of duty was served in the South Pacific throughout the duration of WWII until his discharge in 1945. After serving in the navy, he moved to Los Angeles and worked for Chevrolet dealerships until retiring in 2000. He met Jewell Mae Risley at the East Los Angeles Church of Christ, and they were married on June 20, 1952. They first lived in Pico Rivera, CA and then settled in Whittier, CA in 1960. Paul and Jewell had four beautiful children: the late Pamela Jane Lasseter (passed away as an infant), the late James Paul "Jim" Lasseter (passed away in 1998), and twins, Johanna Aline Lasseter and John Alan Lasseter. In 2002, Papa and Jewell moved to Glen Ellen, CA to be near their beloved grandchildren: Joseph Tague, Timothy McDonald, Jamie McDonald, Bennett Lasseter, Paul James Lasseter, Samuel Lasseter, Jackson Lasseter, and twins, Mia and Sophia Curtis. Papa and Jewell were married for 54 years when Jewell passed away suddenly in 2005. Papa remarried Alice Dickerson of Whittier, CA in 2006 and remained in Glen Ellen, CA throughout the rest of his life. There will be a visitation at Duggan's Mission Chapel, 525 West Napa St, Sonoma, CA 95476 on Thursday, June 2 (today) from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. There will also be services in Southern California, starting with a visitation on Monday, June 6, 5:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at Rose Hills Memorial Park at 3888 Workman Mill Rd., Whittier, CA. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 7 at 11:00 a.m. at Sky Rose Chapel at Rose Hills followed by a graveside service. Arrangements under the direction of Duggan's Mission Chapel, 525 West Napa Street, Sonoma, CA.

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Published by Press Democrat from Jun. 2 to Jun. 3, 2011.

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June 5, 2011

What a good man Paul Lasseter. He was so kind to our family when we came to the Whittier Church of Christ. He will be missed. The Jerry Bates Family

Linda Lasseter Evans

June 3, 2011

As one of my favorite uncles, he will be missed. Love, always Linda

Jean Singleton Fisher

June 3, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. I will always have fond memories of Paul and his humor and affection years ago when I'd bring my Chevy to the dealer in Whittier and encounter your Dad. I remember him as a friend from those Whittier church days so long ago. I know he loved those last years sharing them with his kids and grandkids and Alice.

bill wells

June 2, 2011

may peace be with your family at a time of loss

Sara Holloway

June 2, 2011

To the family of Paul Lasseter, my deepest condolences to the recent loss of your father. He was a very dear person and will be terribly missed.

Sincerely,

Sara Holloway
A Friend from Hansel Mazda

Rita Chapa

June 1, 2011

To the family of Paul Lasseter.
I would like to thank you for allowing me to assist you during this time. I know that the services will be a beautiful tribute to him. And for his loved ones. Treasure the memories.
Your Arrangement Counselor

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