George Pauls

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GEORGE PAULS

George Pauls was born January 12, 1925 , the second youngest in a family of eight brothers and two sisters, in Winkler, Manitoba. He quit school after Grade Eight to work to supplement the family income. Later in life, he completed his Grade Twelve and received his diploma.
With the onset of the Second World War, George enlisted and joined the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders, training first as a gunner and later as infantry. He was injured in the Netherlands at age nineteen. An infection resulted in the amputation of his left hand.
After the war, George worked for a Winkler area farmer. He married Mary Funk in December of 1949 and they had five sons. He managed a coffee shop and later the Harvest Inn restaurant for almost a decade. During this time, George was active in Little League as a coach and organizer.

The family moved to Steinbach in 1965 where George took the position of Dietary, Housekeeping and Laundry Director for the Bethesda Hospital. George was an active member of the Legion taking the post of President from 1984-1985. He was also involved in the War Amps Association of Manitoba, working many volunteer hours and being President for a time. George loved to golf, curl and cross-country ski, many times with his sons and their families.
In 1994, George married Martha Friesen and they had 19 and a half happy years. Together, they started a seniors’ league for the Fly-in Golf Course and also one for the Steinbach Curling Club. George curled in the Masters Provincials twice. He was presented with the “Curler of Distinction” award by Curl Manitoba in 2010.

George and Martha were able to enjoy several cruises, golf outings and trips with their family.

He was diagnosed with congestive heart failure in 2009 and had a stroke in 2011. George passed away January 4, 2014, just a week short of his 89th birthday.
George is survived by his wife, Martha; sons Wayne (Sandee), Ken (Sandi), Lorne, Craig (Vi), and Troy (Janice), eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
He was pre-deceased by his first wife, Mary, and all his brothers and sisters.
George will be remembered as a dedicated family man, a generous community-minded individual, a fun-loving and loyal friend.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, 150 Penfeld Drive, Steinbach, Manitoba.

The family would like to thank the Dr. Ilychna and the staff at Bethesda Hospital for their compassionate care.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of George may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Arrangements by BIRCHWOOD FUNERAL CHAPEL
1-204-346-1030 OR 1-888-454-1030

As published in The Carillon on Jan 06, 2014