Paulson, Soren William "Lorne"^{[1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15]}

1920 - 2008  (87 years)

• Name	Paulson, Soren William "Lorne"  [2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18]
  Birth	26 May 1920	Oakville, RM of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada   [3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18]
  	MB Birth Registration #1920,030581 as "Soren William Paulson", mother "Esthur Morrissette" (Oakville); Date of Registration: 1920/06/15
  Gender	Male
  Residence	1 Jun 1921	Spalding, Humboldt, Saskatchewan, Canada   [3, 4]
  	Residence Religion: Roman Catholic; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son
  Residence	1931	Spalding, Humboldt, Saskatchewan, Canada   [9, 10]
  	Religion: Roman Catholic; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son
  Military Service	1939-1945	Japan   [15, 16, 17]
  Residence	1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002	Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada   [2]
  Death	14 May 2008	Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada   [11, 15, 16, 18]
  Burial	Aft. 14 May 2008	Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada   [15, 16, 18]
  	BUT... his cremains may NOT have been interred!
  Notes	In Memoriam photo - Soren William Paulson (1920) (NO0019118) Media / Image (jpg [jpeg]; image [portrait]) File size: 11961 bytes; Image size (pixels): 220 wide by 220 high Described as: In Memoriam photo of Soren William Paulson (1920), as published in the Winnipeg Free Press on 2009/05/14; Taken in: Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, in or on about: abt 2003; Available for viewing with an active subscription on your host's Ancestry tree. (NO0019495) Obituary for Walter "Abillia" Galka (1919) (NO0019495) Media / Image (jpg [png]; image [obituary]) File size: 435232 bytes; Image size (pixels): 522 wide by 2538 high2 CONT Described as: Obituary for Walter "Abillia" Galka (1919), as published in the Winnipeg Free Press on 1983/09/15 (page 29); Taken in: Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, possibly in or on about: 15 Sep 1983; Available for viewing with an active subscription on your host's Ancestry tree. (NO0009390) Obituary - Jane Jean Helen "Jennie" (Galka) Paulson (1917) (NO0009390) Media / Image (jpg [jpeg]; image [obituary]) File size: 806647 bytes; Image size (pixels): 2914 wide by 4062 high2 CONT Described as: Obituary for Jane Jean Helen "Jennie" (Galka) Paulson (1917), as published in The Winnipeg Sun on 1999/08/12 (page 27); Taken in: Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, possibly in or on about: 12 Aug 1999; Available for viewing with an active subscription on your host's Ancestry tree. (NO0016788) Obituary - Amelia "Emily" (Galka) Wazny (1915) (NO0016788) Media / Image (jpg [png]; image [obituary]) File size: 204931 bytes; Image size (pixels): 474 wide by 772 high2 CONT Described as: Obituary for Amelia "Emily" (Galka) Wazny (1915), as published in the Winnipeg Free Press on 1997/01/27 (page B7); Taken in: Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, possibly in or on about: 27 Jan 1997; Available for viewing with an active subscription on your host's Ancestry tree.
  Person ID	I402543077519	Rick Dondo's Family
  Last Modified	31 Mar 2024

  
  

  Family	Galka, Jane Jean Helen "Jennie",   b. 13 Mar 1917, Melrose, RM of Springfield, Manitoba, Canada d. 9 Aug 1999, West Kildonan, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (Age 82 years)
  Marriage	Unknown
  	Details Unknown at this time
  TYPE	Unknown
  Family ID	F4277	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	31 Mar 2024

  
  

• Event Map		Birth - 26 May 1920 - Oakville, RM of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada Military Service - 1939-1945 - Japan Residence - 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 - Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Death - 14 May 2008 - Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Burial - Aft. 14 May 2008 - Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada  = Link to Google Earth
  Pin Legend	: Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  
  

• Photos » Slide Show		Obituary for Walter "Abillia" Galka (1919)
  		Obituary - Jane Jean Helen "Jennie" (Galka) Paulson (1917)
  		Obituary - Amelia "Emily" (Galka) Wazny (1915)

  
  

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As noted on the Ancestry.com service in this Records Collection item [S1502252567] Ancestry.com, 1921 Census of Canada, (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.), Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 151; Census Place: 151, Humboldt, Saskatchewan; Page Number: 12, RG31. [S1502252567] Ancestry.com, 1921 Census of Canada, (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.), RG31. As noted on the Ancestry.com service in this Records Collection item [S1502286928] . As noted on the Ancestry.com service in this Records Collection item [S1607963890] Ancestry.com, UK, World War II Allied Prisoners of War, 1939-1945, (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.). As noted on the Ancestry.com service in this Records Collection item, described as: "The National Archives; Kew, London, England; WO 361 Casualities and Missing Personnel 1939-1945; Reference Number: WO 361/1970". 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As noted on the Ancestry.com service in this Records Collection item [S1502255335] Ancestry.com, Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-Current, (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.). As noted on the Ancestry.com service in this Records Collection item [S1502254679] Ancestry.com, Manitoba Vital Statistics; Birth Index, (Ancestry.com Operations Inc), Manitoba Consumer and Corporate Affairs; Manitoba, Canada; Vital Statistics. [S1502254679] Ancestry.com, Manitoba Vital Statistics; Birth Index, (Ancestry.com Operations Inc). As noted on the Ancestry.com service in this Records Collection item [S1563291627] Winnipeg Free Press, Passages Service of the WFP (Web)[SD], (Winnipeg Free Press Located in: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada), 2008/05/17, https://passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-details/id-135667/PAULSON_SOREN, N/A. SOREN WILLIAM PAULSON, BORN: MAY 26, 1920, DATE OF PASSING: MAY 14, 2008; Soren William Paulson passed away peacefully in his sleep May 14, 2008 at the age of 87. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Marilyn, son Howard and daughter-in-law Patricia, grandson Kenneth; stepdaughter Tracey and stepsons Jim and Garry; stepgrandchildren Nikki, Matthew, Rachel, April (Shawn), Curtis and Jennifer; step-great-granddaughter Kassidy; mother-in-law Doris Blackwell; brothers-in-law Donald (Phyllis) and Kenneth (Inga), sisters-in-law Dorothy and Sharon (Larry); numerous nieces and nephews and his faithful companion Stormy. He was predeceased by his wife Jean, granddaughter Kristen, parents James and Esther and brothers Walter and Jim. Soren was born on May 26, 1920 at Oakville, Manitoba and was raised in Quill Lake, Saskatchewan. In 1941 he joined the Winnipeg Grenadiers and went to Jamaica for training before sailing to Hong Kong. After a few weeks of battle he was captured on Christmas Day and spent the remainder of his tour of duty as a prisoner of war. He was released in August 1945 and returned to Winnipeg where he married Jean Galka and had one son, Howard. He had several jobs before going to Deer Lodge Hospital where he worked for 32 years before retiring in 1988. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping with his son and friends. He also loved to watch his grandson play hockey and baseball. At home you could find him winning at cribbage in his gazebo and tending to his garden with Stormy at his side. He especially enjoyed the wonderful meals that his daughter-in-law Patricia so loving prepared for the family on special occasions. He loved to go to the casino and play bingo, his favourite slots and visit his friends. He married his favorite bingo buddy, Marilyn, in 2000 and they shared their great love, devotion and caring for each other for eight wonderful years. Cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, 4000 Portage Avenue, meeting at the Funeral Home. Donations in Soren's memory will be accepted by Seven Oaks Hospital, St. Boniface Hospital, Winnipeg Humane Society or the charity of your choice in lieu of flowers. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the Winnipeg Paramedic Service, hospital staff who cared for Soren and friends for their care and kindness. CHAPEL LAWN Funeral Home in care of arrangements -- As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on May 17, 2008 [S0000100001] FindaGrave, Find A Grave Indices / Catalogues, (FindaGrave). An online memorial for "Soren William Paulson 14 May 2008" can be reviewed on the public and free Find a Grave service. It may offer connections to his or her parents, siblings, children, and generations beyond, as well containing stories that are not documented on your host's tree or this website. [S0000100001] FindaGrave, Find A Grave Indices / Catalogues, (FindaGrave). An online memorial for this person can be found by searching the public and free Find a Grave service. It may offer connections to his or her parents, siblings, children, and generations beyond, as well containing stories that are not documented on your host's tree or this website. It is highly probable your host has ALSO attached another source citation which provides direct access to the memorial. You are invited to seek it out. With a subscription, the Ancestry service provides access to its own version of the memorial in this item among their records collections. [S1607963890] Ancestry.com, UK, World War II Allied Prisoners of War, 1939-1945, (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.). As noted on the Ancestry.com service in this Records Collection item, described as: "The National Archives; Kew, London, England; WO 361 Casualities and Missing Personnel 1939-1945; Reference Number: WO 361/1970". [S1563291627] Winnipeg Free Press, Passages Service of the WFP (Web)[SD], (Winnipeg Free Press Located in: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada), [2008/05/17], https://passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-details/id-135667/PAULSON_SOREN, N/A. SOREN WILLIAM PAULSON, BORN: MAY 26, 1920, DATE OF PASSING: MAY 14, 2008; Soren William Paulson passed away peacefully in his sleep May 14, 2008 at the age of 87. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Marilyn, son Howard and daughter-in-law Patricia, grandson Kenneth; stepdaughter Tracey and stepsons Jim and Garry; stepgrandchildren Nikki, Matthew, Rachel, April (Shawn), Curtis and Jennifer; step-great-granddaughter Kassidy; mother-in-law Doris Blackwell; brothers-in-law Donald (Phyllis) and Kenneth (Inga), sisters-in-law Dorothy and Sharon (Larry); numerous nieces and nephews and his faithful companion Stormy. He was predeceased by his wife Jean, granddaughter Kristen, parents James and Esther and brothers Walter and Jim. Soren was born on May 26, 1920 at Oakville, Manitoba and was raised in Quill Lake, Saskatchewan. In 1941 he joined the Winnipeg Grenadiers and went to Jamaica for training before sailing to Hong Kong. After a few weeks of battle he was captured on Christmas Day and spent the remainder of his tour of duty as a prisoner of war. He was released in August 1945 and returned to Winnipeg where he married Jean Galka and had one son, Howard. He had several jobs before going to Deer Lodge Hospital where he worked for 32 years before retiring in 1988. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping with his son and friends. He also loved to watch his grandson play hockey and baseball. At home you could find him winning at cribbage in his gazebo and tending to his garden with Stormy at his side. He especially enjoyed the wonderful meals that his daughter-in-law Patricia so loving prepared for the family on special occasions. He loved to go to the casino and play bingo, his favourite slots and visit his friends. He married his favorite bingo buddy, Marilyn, in 2000 and they shared their great love, devotion and caring for each other for eight wonderful years. Cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, 4000 Portage Avenue, meeting at the Funeral Home. Donations in Soren's memory will be accepted by Seven Oaks Hospital, St. Boniface Hospital, Winnipeg Humane Society or the charity of your choice in lieu of flowers. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the Winnipeg Paramedic Service, hospital staff who cared for Soren and friends for their care and kindness. CHAPEL LAWN Funeral Home in care of arrangements -- As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on May 17, 2008 The original source material and possibly more information can be reviewed here on a free public service.