Paul Henry Seddon's Obituary
Paul (Pard) Henry Seddon, age 92 of Mystic, Iowa passed away Thursday, July 14, 2016 at Mercy Hospital in Centerville, Iowa.
He was born the son of James Sr. and Annie (wools) Seddon on September 28, 1923 in Mystic. He attended Mystic May School. He married Laverna Marie Junjohan on Jan 16, 1942 in Rock Island, Ill. They moved to Detroit Michigan where their first son Robert J. Seddon was born.
Paul served in the U.S. Army from 1943-1946. He was awarded the WWII Victory medal. After his service they moved back to Mystic where the twins, Paul J. and Pauline, were born in Sept. 1946.
Paul worked at coal mining, L & W Rock Quarry, and later retired from Rock Island, Ill. Laborers Valley Construction. Paul lived a very active life. He loved hunting, fishing, trapping, having a cold beer, country music and played pool with the Goose Hill Gang. He loved everyone. His love for the last six years was his faithful companion, the littlest dog with the biggest heart, LuLu.
He was a legend in the City of Mystic and he loved his home town. Paul was honored July 4, 2015 as the oldest citizen of Mystic.
Paul is survived by daughter Pauline Cole (husband Michael Cunningham) of Urbandale, IA; Daughter-in-laws Bev Seddon of Unionville MO, Joyce Seddon of Centerville, IA; 6 Grandchildren, Brenda, Larry, Lorrie, Shannon, Ricky and Michael; 15 great grandchildren; 10 great-great grandchildren and multiple nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife Laverna; his parents, James Sr. and Annie; 2 sons, Robert J and Paul J Seddon; 2 brothers, James (Zeck) and Willard Seddon; 4 sisters, Edith Porter, Mae Massey, Evelyn Padavich, Bernice Balow, and helpmate Marian Padavich.
Graveside services with military rites will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Highland Cemetery in Mystic, Iowa with Pastor Holly Oden officiating. An open memorial has been established and may be mailed to Lange Funeral Home and Crematory, 1900 S. 18th St., Centerville, Iowa, 52544. Condolences may be shared online at www.langefh.com. Lange Funeral Home in Centerville has been entrusted with caring for the family.
Graveside Service
2016-07-23 11:00:00
Highland Cemetery
off green street
Mystic
IA
52574
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