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Paul Vanatta Obituary

Vanatta Paul L. Vanatta, on Saturday, March 23, 2013, left this world to be with our Lord and Savior. He is reunited in Heaven with his parents Ray and Mildred, and sister Carol. Born in Columbus in 1950, Paul was a mechanic by trade, but an inventor at heart. Paul had a passion for keeping God's house in excellent condition, and had a soft heart for animals. He will be greatly missed by those who loved him dearly, but most by his wife and soul mate of 38 years, Beth; his three children: oldest son, Joel and wife, Elizabeth; daughter, Hope and husband, Joe; youngest son, Jacob; and granddaughters, Isabel and Lillian. Memorial service to be held at Faith Covenant Church, 3607 Dempsey Road, Westerville. Visitation at 5 p.m., Memorial at 7 p.m. Please wear his favorite color, blue, to honor Paul's life.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Mar. 25 to Mar. 26, 2013.

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March 26, 2013

Beth - I feel badly that I was unable to come and see you Monday evening. My prayers to you and your family. Please contact me. I'd love to take you to lunch or dinner when it's a good time for you. With Sympathy, Patti Shanks

Helen and Ron Anderson

March 26, 2013

Prayers for you Beth.

March 26, 2013

Beth, Joel, Elizabeth, Hope, Joe, and Jacob,
Our hearts are hurting for you....please know that all our love and prayers are with you. God Bless you,
The Miller Family--Lisa, Nick, Sammy and Austin

Justin and Chelsea Glick

March 26, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all.

March 26, 2013

Beth and Family,
We are so very sorry to hear of Paul's passing. Please know our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Dean and Janet Cochenour

Jeff Vellenga

March 26, 2013

Beth, So sorry for you loss. My condolences to you and your family. I know these are sad times. Remember the many happy times you had.

Melody Lain

March 26, 2013

May the love of friends and family help you and your family get through this time of grief. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Beth Crumley

March 26, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

March 26, 2013

Dear Beth:
Very sorry to hear of your loss. You and your Family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Patty Bauman, VSP

Dan and Bev Mayo

March 26, 2013

Good memories of Paul and his kind and gentle nature. Our deepest sympathy to the family.

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