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James Paris Obituary
EAST PEORIA - James N. Paris, 88, of East Peoria, formerly of Mapleton, passed away peacefully with family by his side at 1:30 a.m. Sunday, March 21, 2010, at Fondulac Rehab and Health Care Center.
He was born Jan. 13, 1922, in Rock Falls, Ill., to Peter and Catherina (Caputo) Paris. He married Doris R. Glazebrook on Jan. 12, 1952, in Peoria. She survives.
Also surviving are his children, Lori (Keith) Rider of East Peoria, Nicholas (Gretel) Paris of Elizabethtown, Ky., and Jay (Donna) Paris of Princeton, Ky.; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers and three stepsons.
James was a WWII Army veteran, serving in many campaigns with Battery A 329th FA Battalion. He earned many honors, including three Bronze Battle Stars.
He was a member of the Limestone American Legion Post 979.
He worked 37 years for Burlington Northern railroad before retiring as a switch foreman in 1984. He also was a volunteer firefighter for Limestone Township for 10 years.
He was an avid gardener, enjoying the time he spent outside.
James was a 42-year member of Fellowship Bible Church, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2010. The Rev. Roger Bowers will officiate. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will be in Fondulac Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to his church, Fondulac Rehab & HCC or Harbor Light Hospice.
You may view his life story at www.davison-fulton-bartonvillechapel.com.
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April 7, 2010
Doris and family, So sorry to hear about Jim's passing. You are in my prayers. Amy( Heller)Boone
Steve and Ruth Underhill
March 23, 2010
Doris, Lori, Keith, Jay and Donna and Families:
Extending our deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear husband and father.
Do know that you will be in our prayers for the difficult days ahead.
SAFELY HOME...
Just beyond life's river
Is a home so crystal clear
Where Jesus waits for loved ones
Whom He has held so dear.
Just beyond the daybreak
On streets of purest gold,
All the long awaited joys
Christ Jesus will unfold.
Your loved one now waits for you
Where teardrops are unknown,
And Jesus holds him lovingly
For he's safely now at home.
-Ruth H. Underhill
(c)
March 22, 2010
Dear Doris & family, I send my deepest sympathy to all of you. Just so thankful that Jim knew the Lord & you too. The Lord is the one who comforts our hearts & is always with us. God bless all of you. Love in Christ Audrey
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