Phillip Otto "Poose" Paul

"Poose", to those of us in the Kittitas Valley, Phil to most everyone else, passed away on August 23, 2025 at the age of 84. He was born to Phillip and Virginia Otto Paul on August 10, 1941 growing up on the family ranch on East Lyons Road in Ellensburg, Washington.

Poose met the love of his life Judy Berentsen while attending Kittitas schools graduating in 1959. They married soon after in February, 1960. He and Judy eventually moved to Renton Washington where Poose worked for Paccar Northwest for 38 years retiring in 1997 and relocating back to Eastern Washington near O'Sullivan reservoir.

Poose was an avid and accomplished fisherman particularly when it came to walleye. He spent most days on the water and enjoyed taking friends and family out with him. He absolutely cherished his daughters, grandchildren, and great grandchildren and was very proud of them. Poose always had a twinkle in his eye with a grin followed by a big laugh and will be dearly missed.

Poose was proceeded in death by his parents and a granddaughter. Survivors include his wife of 65 years Judy, Daughters Geri (Kevin) Parks, Deborah (Regan) Almeida, 5 Granddaughters, 4 Great Grandchildren, Brothers, Steve Paul, Joe (Judy) Paul, Sister, Jeananne (Robert) LaFontaine.

A private family gathering will be held at a later date.