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DeAnn M. Paulson

1954 - 2025

BORN

1954

DIED

2025

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Cloyd Funeral Home & Cremation Service

209 Third Ave. North

Lewistown, Montana

DeAnn Paulson Obituary

DeAnn M. Paulson 71 of Lewistown and formerly of Grand Forks, ND passed away under the excellent care of Hospice on Saturday December 6th, 2025 at Caslin Living Center in Lewistown with her two cousins Jon and Jody by her side.

She was born October 18, 1954 in Grand Forks, ND the daughter of Charles L. and Dorthy L. (Canniff) Paulson. She received her education in Grand Forks and then began working in the banking industry until her health forced her to retire. Over 20 years ago she made the decision to move to Lewistown to be closer to family. She was involved in and loved her quilting family. DeAnn was a very talented in crocheting, painting, cross-stitch, knitting and embroidery.

DeAnn lived a simple life, she loved her "fur babies", she was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church and different quilting groups and enjoyed family get togethers. She kept the growing family in crocheted Christmas stockings which are deeply loved and treasured.

DeAnn leaves behind her Lewistown family, cousins Jon Gordon, Jody (John) d'Autremont and aunt Pat Bass. She will also be missed by numerous other cousins spread throughout Montana, Washington, North Dakota and Minnesota.

DeAnn will be buried this spring in Grand Forks, ND with her parents. There will be a prayer/memorial service, Tuesday, December 16th at 3:00 p.m. in the Zion Lutheran Church.

Cloyd Funeral Home, Lewistown, MT is assisting the family. Condolences for the family may be posted online at www.cloydfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lewistown News-Argus from Dec. 13 to Dec. 14, 2025.

Memorial Events
for DeAnn Paulson

Dec

16

Prayer Service

3:00 p.m.

Zion Lutheran Church

604 West Evelyn Street, Lewistown, MT 59457

Funeral services provided by:

Cloyd Funeral Home & Cremation Service

209 Third Ave. North P.O. Box 595, Lewistown, MT 59457

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