DALLAS AUGUST PAULSON

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DALLAS AUGUST PAULSON On Monday, April 9 after a courageous battle with cancer, Dallas died peacefully, his wife Jean at his side as she has been for 51 years. Dallas was born August 2, 1926 in Winnipegosis to Johann and Sarah Paulson. He was predeceased by both parents, brothers, Gestur, Irvin, Vernon and Leslie and grandson, Kris Graham. He is survived by a strong and loving family: his wife and partner Jean; sister Olga Stoneman; daughters, Debbie (Angus) Graham, Cathy (Ron) Lamm, Lorrie (Dave) Williscroft, Dawn (Ron) Grandmont and Tracey (Brad) Kiselbach; grandchildren, Terri, Payge, Eric, Adam, Sara, Rikki and Kelsey; and four great-grandchildren, Kyle, Jeremy, Hailly and Joshua. Dallas was raised and educated in Winnipegosis. After service in the army he became an electrician in Winnipeg for Sargent Electric, then Green, Blankstein & Russell, and finally Pratt & Lindgren. Dallas began a long and successful career with the Department of Public Works in 1971. He retired in 1988. Dallas believed very strongly in the value of community. He demonstrated this as a charter member of the Assiniboia Chamber of Commerce and the Optimist Club of Assiniboia. He served as a school trustee for the Kirkfield Park School Division No. 2 and for the St. James Assiniboia School Division for 16 years. He left the city in 1975 and built his dream home in Balmoral. There, Dallas became involved in the Rec Centre and was a member of the Balmoral Curling Club. Dallas embraced new friendships and he truly valued the many people whose lives he touched. He had a strong and abiding faith in God. Dallas loved life. He loved his wife. He loved his family and friends. Thank you God for the life of Dallas. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 12 at 12:00 noon at MacKenzie Funeral Chapel, Stonewall. Rev. Barry Rasmussen will officiate. The service will conclude at the chapel. Flowers gratefully declined. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Manitoba Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 9Z9. MacKenzie Funeral Home Stonewall in care of the arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 11, 2001