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it is written, 'Things which eye has not seen and ear has not heard, and which have not even entered the heart of man, all these things God has prepared for those who love Him.'" (I Corinthians 2:9)

"Our cherished times and the incredible things we've seen and heard, here in the 'shadow lands', are only glimpses of what's to come and it just gets better!"

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Obituary

William Kent Paulson was born in Silverton, Oregon on November 4, 1934 to Leslie and Evelyn Paulson. He had one sister, Virginia "Sue" born on February 22 ,1936; who preceded him in death on October 10, 2007. He was a mischievous child that liked to climb trees. In his own words: "In the early "1960's I hitch-hiked by train, bus and boat to Ketchikan, SE Alaska and commenced three summers scampering like a jack rabbit, …

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What were Bill's favorite sports teams?
He did not watch sports, other than the Summer Olympics.
He did not watch sports, other than the Summer Olympics.
He did not watch sports, other than the Summer Olympics.
What were Bill's favorite vacation spots?
The beach, camping and Puget Sound. Vacations were not something he took very often…
The beach, camping and Puget Sound. Vacations were not something he took very often, due to h…
The beach, camping and Puget Sound. Vacations were not something he took very often, due to his financial need to work…
What were Bill's favorite ways to exercise?
Jogging and yard work.
Jogging and yard work.
Jogging and yard work.
What were Bill's favorite local spots?
Joe's Doughnuts, Mountain Mocha, Dutch Bros and Tollgate Bakery.
Joe's Doughnuts, Mountain Mocha, Dutch Bros and Tollgate Bakery.
Joe's Doughnuts, Mountain Mocha, Dutch Bros and Tollgate Bakery.

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Born

November 4th, 1934
Silverton, OR, USA
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Lost his sibling, Virginia "Sue" DeBoard

February 22nd, 1936
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Started a job at Portland Park Bureau

1968
Portland, OR, USA

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Cause of death

Dysphagia, Dementia & Stage 4 Kidney Disease

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Ashes kept in an urn

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Village Manor
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