Jim Knight
mrtwin8791@yahoo.com
Friday February 13, 2015 at
6:36 PM
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I know it is late, but sorry for your loss. My Dad served with Paul on that terrible day in 1945 on the Jenkins. They were all incredible men. I thank you for his service.
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Phil Lund
Tuesday March 19, 2013 at
7:06 AM
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Paul and Mildred were two kind and loving people. I knew Paul from his work as a sanitarian and saw him work through a number of challenging situations. His people skills usually won the day. Another fixture of Montcalm County's past is now silent. Sadly.
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Charlie and Dorothy Shaffer
Monday February 25, 2013 at
9:26 AM
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I first met Paul when I was working at the Health Dept. and saw the joy that he spread wherever he went. Soon I also learned to know Mildred and felt the warmth and fun of being with her. In more recent years we have moved closer to them and our friendship blossomed. We count this as one of the ways God has richly blessed our lives. We will miss the fun times and the warmth of their loving spirits. Their passing leaves a huge emptiness in our lives. We know how much you all were loved by them and that your lives will also be left with an even greater emptiness. May the comfort of the Holy Spirit be with you as you live with the memories of such exceptional Chrisitan role models.
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Melissa Young
myoung924@hotmail.com
Friday February 22, 2013 at
8:10 PM
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I am so sorry for your family's loss. I am lucky enough to have met these two wonderful people and been touched by them. The world is a little less special without them here.
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Tuesday February 19, 2013 at
3:23 AM
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John Silvius
Sunday February 17, 2013 at
4:34 PM
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What an inspiration to read the announcement of your beloved father Paul Mahan's home-going. The thoughtful account of his life of "selfless devotion" to his wife, family, community, and country is consistent with the warm and kind reception that he and his beloved Mildred gave to me when I had occasion to spend a couple of hours with them when they visited Cedarville, OH. They were just returning from their last trip to western Kentucky along with son, David. I am very thankful to have shared this wonderful time with these two fine folks. As you remember the home-going of these beloved family members, may God confirm in your hearts the evidence of your love and care toward them while they was yours to love here on Earth. Psalm 90:17
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Dave Mahan
Sunday February 17, 2013 at
8:55 AM
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Thanks for all of your wonderful messages! It gives us much joy to see how God used their lives in the lives of so many others. Dad and I plan on fishing in heaven. Dave
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Daniel A. Sandahl
sandahl6@gmail.com
Friday February 15, 2013 at
9:06 AM
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I couldn't think of another person that was always so helpful to everyone. I'm saddened and yet happy for him over his long life. May God bless you always.
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glenda wing
Wednesday February 13, 2013 at
3:10 PM
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I am so sorry to hear of Paul's passing so soon after Mildred's. I think he must have planned it that way. I've known Paul since I was a little girl and he was the milk checker for Carnation. He was always helping me clean my dad's milk machine's so dad would not get in to trouble, and giving good advice to get me started in life. will miss him Glenda Wing
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Carol (Beardsley) Current
Wednesday February 13, 2013 at
12:30 PM
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So sorry for the loss of both of your parents. They were a very special couple! I have several memories of them over the years! Praise the Lord we will see them again soon!! May the Lord comfort your hearts!
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Brenda Chapin
Tuesday February 12, 2013 at
10:34 PM
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Jerry and I are saddened by the loss of Mildred and Paul. They were wonderful people and great friends to Jerry's parents Ed and Alys Chapin. We received a Christmas card from them this year and they said to stop by sometime when we were in Sheridan. Jerry really enjoyed getting together with the guys to play guitar. Paul would call us every once in awhile just to see how we were doing. Paul was one of the first that I called when I got laid off in 2004. He was so good at putting people at ease. Our love and prayers go out to their children.
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Janet (Chapin) Sterken
Monday February 11, 2013 at
2:54 PM
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How many memories over the years of all the fun adventures that our families had. The two very special white kittens that i got from you. The tapes that my dad and I did and sent to your folks that your mom sent back after he passed. I would like to know when you plan your special memorial service for Paul and Mildred. So much more I could share. Love and prayers for you all, Janet
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Krista Hodges Prout
Sunday February 10, 2013 at
3:20 PM
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I am praying for you all in this great loss of both parents. They were special people and so enjoyed them when I was growing up in Stanton. They are with our Lord now and Praise the Lord for that.
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Bob and Betty Braman
Saturday February 9, 2013 at
5:41 PM
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Irreplaceable in so many ways--that's what your parents are. Our prayers for you, Dave-Steve-Sharon, that in the near future your hearts will be filled with joy that will overwhelm the sadness, faith that will condition your loss, and anticipation that will temper the grief.
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Phil and Janis Rohn
Saturday February 9, 2013 at
4:34 PM
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We are all so VERY sad at First Baptist Church now that Paul and Mildred are both gone from us. We are also comforted in knowing that they are together now in the presence of our Lord. Paul sang his funny songs and played his guitar for my Dad (Byrl Emmons) when he was dying about 10 years ago, and it made my Dad laugh and brought him such joy. We appreciated his visits so very much, and also his music in church. Both Paul and Mildred were always so encouraging to our family. Mildred sent sweet notes, and Paul always had something kind to say. Truly, they were like Barnabas in the Bible, son of encouragement. I can't adequately express how much they are loved and how much they will be dearly missed. We look forward to seeing them again someday in heaven. We are praying for your family as you grieve.
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Troy & Kristina Pritchard
Saturday February 9, 2013 at
8:37 AM
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We are so very sorry for your loss. Paul was a great friend to many, and a treasure to his. He will forever hold a spot in our hearts, and it was an honor for both of us to be able to see him in this past week.
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Saturday February 9, 2013 at
12:46 AM
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June ( Wickes) Hammond
Saturday February 9, 2013 at
12:45 AM
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I want to send my love and condolences to Paul and Mildred's family. i remember how as a teen they always loved, encouraged, prayed and hosted us in their home with always a welcome and lots of food. I feel privileged to have been their friends. May God give you His peace and comfort and assurance of seeing your parents again in heaven. Love June
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Gerald and Kati Goodell
Friday February 8, 2013 at
9:44 PM
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Dear Dave, Steve amd Sherry,
We do remember your parents as the most kind and gracious people! they were always there to welcome people and make them feel at home. We loved your dad's corny humor and his wonderful laugh and loved doing my internship with your mom and being a camper when she counseled at Gitche Gumee. They so lived their Christian fiath in touching and genuinely caring for each person. We feel the void and know you do even more so! We're holding you up in prayer and wish we could be there to share and relive these memories in person. May God bless and keep each of you and give you great peace! Love, Gerald and Kati
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Mary Bliss
Friday February 8, 2013 at
9:24 PM
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Joe and I will miss Paul and Mildred. We enjoyed playing music and singing with Paul at jams. I will miss going to the mother-daughter banquets with Mildred. They were wonderful people and we loved them very much.
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Donna and Howard Bledsoe
Friday February 8, 2013 at
8:18 PM
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We will miss talking to Paul and are so glad we have his CD's to listen to and remember. Paul and Mildred were very special people to us. They will be greatly missed.
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Don Oderkirk
Friday February 8, 2013 at
7:28 PM
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Paul Mahan R.S. had a great life; and was my "Mentor" when I joined Mid-Michigan District H.D. in early 1972.
His Navy experiences and Professional demeanor were a great example to me. Don Oderkirk R.S. Watervliet, MI
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Beth (Carter) Rutter
Friday February 8, 2013 at
5:39 PM
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The Carter family will miss the Mahans. I know they will be resting in Heaven in a field of "Alfafa Hay"!
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Pastors Allen &Ruth Petersen
Friday February 8, 2013 at
4:57 PM
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Dear Mahan Family,
Your parents were so very special to our family. Words cannot describe the encouragement they were to us over the years. Our boys Andrew, James and John have some precious memories of fishing with Paul and tagging along on his adventures. Paul came to sing and cheer Search up when Allen had back surgery. I remember a big jar of cabbage patch soup that was lovingly prepared and delivered to our sick family. Her beautiful dried flower cards of encouragement will never be forgotten. We loved and cherished your parents as special friends. Our prayers for your family at this time of loss. Allen &Ruth Petersen &family
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Debbie(Mitchell) Winters
Friday February 8, 2013 at
2:44 PM
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I am feeling rather tearful as I write this as I so feel for you as you deal with the reality of losing both your parents so close together! But can I say I am not shocked? They had such a wonderful, loving relationship that I'm sure your dad just wanted to be with her and God honored that perhaps even unspoken request. I was always blest whenever I had an opportunity to visit with them and they never failed to remind me, Paul, that they found two tearful musicians when they came to get us at Interlochen! May you feel His peace in this time of adjustment.
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Kitty
Friday February 8, 2013 at
11:51 AM
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My condolences to Paul's family. I had the pleasure of working with Paul at the Health Department. I still have the poem he wrote me when I left. He wrote poems to anyone who left. What a great sense of humor and no matter how frustrated he got, he never had a bad word to say about anyone...I'm sure that he will be missed by many people, especially family.
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Greg and Valerie VanderMark
Friday February 8, 2013 at
10:28 AM
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So sad to hear that both Mildred and Paul are gone. He was such a bright and sunny spirit, and the perfect complement to Mildred's quiet grace. Our oldest son was named after Paul. Peace and comfort to the family.
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James and Deanna Stockwell
Friday February 8, 2013 at
10:24 AM
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R.I.P. Dear Friends.
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Geraldine Christensen
Friday February 8, 2013 at
10:19 AM
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Dear David, Steve, Sherry, and your families,
I extend my deepest sympathy to you, as you adjust to life without your folks (Paul & Mildred).
One of Pauls tapes was what I needed to hear. I wanted the one he prepared for Leroy in 1996 when Leroy suffered heart surgery. He told Paul later that tape made him want to recover. It did have a positive effect on his attitude. Instead of that tape, I found one he made for me after I had fallen in 2005. As I played it, it seemed that he and Mildred were here with me. Mildred in her clown costume, encouraging Paul as he sang and spoke words of encouragement.
More people than we could imagine, no doubt, have Pauls precious tapes. Many have been cheered by Mildreds clown act and Pauls guitar.
Yes, we have been royally blessed by your parents. Paul was the great encourager and communicator used by God.
May God grant you deep faith and strengthen you as you grieve and sustain you with the surety of being united in Heaven.
Geraldine Christensen
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Judy edwards
Friday February 8, 2013 at
9:54 AM
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I worked with Paul in the Health Dept. and came to love him there. Then I med Mildred when she was Home extension agent. They were both wonderful people and I will miss them both so much. This world is a far better place because of them.
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Mel, Carol and Eldon Jones
Friday February 8, 2013 at
9:37 AM
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We told Dad this morning (Fri) about Paul. He has lost one of the finest friends had, and of course he is grieving. Both Paul and Mildred had such a godly, gracious way about them that one couldn't help but be uplifted when spending any time at all with them. Looking forward to seeing them again when that time comes for us. We have wonderful memories of Dave, Steve and Sharon as well. May God bless you all and your families as you take care of all the details and work that go along with a time of loss.
Love, Mel, Carol and Eldon Jones
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Leota Campbell
Friday February 8, 2013 at
9:35 AM
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When I was in the hospital with my hip replacement, Paul and Mildred came over and he played his guitar and sang and soon there were people all up and down the hall listening. Next day one of the nurses came in to see the "celebrity" who had brought her own band to play for her. I sure remember you in youth meetings, parties and camps. We had such great times together. We'll all miss your folks very much
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Dave and Connie Byers
Friday February 8, 2013 at
8:42 AM
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Paul is a wonderful fellow. He was always active with helping with Little League. I know he is at peace and enjoying time with Mildred again. David, Steve and Sharon, Connie and I will continue to lift up prayers for you. It is bittersweet, but focus on the good memories and know you will see them again.
God Bless You and your loved ones.
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Becky Dudenhofer
Friday February 8, 2013 at
7:19 AM
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What great parents and friends to me! I'll be praying for you all during this time of 'double' sorrow. The Lord bless you all as you shine HIS light and that of your parents!
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Karen Mitchell Shumaker
Friday February 8, 2013 at
5:04 AM
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Wow! You lost your parents at the same time but I know that you all are happy for them. This is how they spent their lives together and now they are together again-in Heaven! You all were very blest to have them as parents for all these years! The Lord bless you as you adjust to the loss! I remember you all but you were quite young when I was in Stanton! Your parents were such a sweet couple. They came up to see my dad and sang to him not long before he was called to Heaven.
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Jeanette, Marv, & Leeanna Emmons
Friday February 8, 2013 at
1:10 AM
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Dave, Sherry & Steve - We are so grieved at the loss of your parents. We grieve with you for they have always been two of the 'brightest lights' at FBC/Stanton when we return-home to visit. Paul reminded us of my father (Leroy) and our daughter always enjoyed the loving hugs he gave her every time she saw him. Our families were blessed to have him stop by to 'sing a few songs' whenever he felt led to do so. Your mother, too - will be missed so much. Both of their cheerful and personal greetings were such reflections of the Love of Christ
-- always. Reunions in Glory are wonderful for them -- and make us long for the day we join them all. May God comfort each of you and be assured each one of us is better for knowing your parents. God bless and 'grace' you for the days and weeks ahead. Hugs!!
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Greenville Family Eye Care
Thursday February 7, 2013 at
11:10 PM
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Paul and Mildred were very special patients of ours.They will be sadly missed.We all had a good laugh with them every time they came in.Their smiles and devotion to each other was amazing and contagious.Prayers to the Mahan children and family. Staff of G.F.E.C.
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Kathy Fisher (Mark Fisher's wife)
Thursday February 7, 2013 at
8:38 PM
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So sorry to hear of both Paul and Mildred's passing. This must be difficult for their family. Yet what a blessing it must be to be walking the streets of heaven together.
God bless all of you who remain.
Mark & Kathy Fisher
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Paul E. Mahan went to be with his Lord on the morning of February 7, 2013. He was at home, surrounded by his loving family, and passed peacefully in his sleep. He was born in Marion, Kentucky on December 28, 1922 to Claude and Clara Mahan. He graduated from Murray State University in 1948 and married Mildred L. Rogers, a fellow Murray State graduate, on March 19, 1949. They enjoyed almost 64 wonderful years together, raising three children, Sharon Joy of Lansing, MI, P. Stephen Mahan of Haleiwa, HI, and David Mahan (Barb) of Traverse City, MI. He and Mildred had three grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. In his professional life, Paul worked over 30 years as an Environmental Health Sanitarian for Montcalm County, a position that enabled him to touch many lives. Previously, he had worked as a Fieldman for Carnation Milk Company in Sheridan. He proudly served his country in World War II in the Navy. He was a loving father and grandfather and as a working professional, he exhibited a selfless devotion to others. He was well known locally as a member of The Affordables, a group of musicians that loved to entertain others, for free. He and Mildred were long time members of First Baptist Church in Stanton, MI, a community that meant much to them. His family, friends and many others he touched will remember his serving spirit, hearty laugh, sense of humor, endless grace, and his love of the out-of-doors. He also faithfully followed the Central Montcalm Green Hornets. Memorial services will be held on Saturday July 20, 2013 at Trinity Evangelical Free Church, 400 N. Lincoln, Stanton MI with Pastor Ryan White of First Baptist Church of Stanton officiating with a luncheon to follow at First Baptist Church.
