Obituary of Herbert Clarence Paulson
Herbert Clarence Paulson “Herb” passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Northwest Hospital on Nov. 26 2022. He was born on November 22, 1928 in Seattle, WA to Nels Edward Paulson and Signe Merrium (Gilstad) Paulson.
He graduated Lincoln High school in Seattle 1946. Herb served in the Marines from 1946 to 1948. After leaving the Marines he went to work for his Aunt Ethel and Walter Daly and in a short time became co/owner and operator of Daly’s Home Decorating Center and Daly’s Wood Finishing Products for over 70 years.
In (1950) he married Dolores Mae Juergens “Dollie”, They were married 60 years and together they raised their 3 children in Shoreline. Besides spending time with his family, Herb and Dollie enjoyed many driving trips throughout the United States. On many occasions those trips included golf along the way, sometimes sharing their adventures with their closest friends and family.
In his later years Herb enjoyed spending time at the family cabin on Lake Roesiger. There he spent his days working in his yard planting new scrubs, tending to his blueberries and huckleberries. He was always busy with a project and fixing whatever needed fixing. More than anything Herb loved to spend his time at the lake, anyone was welcome and it was always an added blessing whenever his children, grandchildren or great grandchildren and friends could join in the fun!
Herb is survived by his 2 children - Brian (Jessie) and Linda (Steve) Wood; grandchildren: Forest, Troy, Matthew, Mitchell and Evan; as well as his great grandchildren: Kaiden, Brooklyn, Selena, and Isabella.
Herb was preceded in his death by his son Dale in (2000) and his wife Dolores (2010).
His family will be hosting a memorial service at 1:00 pm, on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at First Lutheran Church of Richmond Beach, 18354 8th Ave NW Shoreline, WA 98177 with a lunch reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, charitable contributions may be given to Children's hospital, The American Heart Association, or favorite charity.
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