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Paul Henry Vanderley

1944 - 2021

Paul Henry Vanderley obituary, 1944-2021, Marshalltown, IA

BORN

1944

DIED

2021

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Mitchell Family Funeral Home - Marshalltown

1209 Iowa Avenue W

Marshalltown, Iowa

Paul Vanderley Obituary

Paul Henry Vanderley

Marshalltown - Paul Henry Vanderley passed away on February 13, 2021 at Iowa River Hospice in Marshalltown, IA at age 76. Last rites were given by Father Michael McAndrew of St. Francis of Assisi Parish. Mitchell Family Funeral Home will perform cremation. A private burial service will be held in Des Moines, IA at a later time.

Paul was born on June 6, 1944 in Des Moines, IA to Wilbur Vanderley and Lillian (Friend) Vanderley. He graduated from North High School in 1963. For most of his adult life, he took pride in his custodial career at Drake University. Upon retirement, he lived in Ankeny, IA then moved to Marshalltown, IA in 2018.

Paul was loved by his family. He enjoyed time with his cat, Brody, building model cars, watching John Wayne western movies and sports on TV. His favorite teams included the Drake Bulldogs, Iowa State Cyclones, Chicago Bears, and Chicago Cubs.

Paul is survived by his brother, Gary (Paula) Vanderley of Marshalltown, niece, Missy Vanderley of Ankeny, niece, Mindy Tullis (Matt) of Marshalltown, nephew, Marc Vanderley (fiancé, Ashley Harris) of Des Moines, 5 great nieces/nephews and 2 great great nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial can be made in Paul's name to be designated by his family at a later date. Condolences can be sent to:
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Vanderley
908 Summit Street
Marshalltown, IA 50158

Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Paul and his family, www.mitchellfh.com or ph 641-844-1234.

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

Published by the Des Moines Register from Feb. 15 to Feb. 16, 2021.

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June 1963 North High Graduation

Claradell Shedd

February 18, 2021

The halls of North High are diminished with Paul's passing. Prayers and thoughts to his family and friends. Paul's 1963 North High class page:
http://www.ndmhs.com/pages/yearclass1963(2018.55).html

Claradell Gergely Shedd
Class of June, 1963

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