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2024
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Dora Paul Obituary
Dora Isabell (Lee) Paul, 87, of Bloomdale, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Bowling Green Manor.
Dora was born Sept. 4, 1936, in Lima, the daughter of Ralph Thompson and Lova Crist Thompson Brandeberry. She married Harold E. Lee on Sept. 25, 1955, and he preceded her in death in 1978. She then married James H. Paul Jr. on Oct. 29, 1983. They shared 38 years of marriage before he preceded her in death in 2021.
Dora has been retired for 30 years from RCA. She enjoyed golfing, bowling, and birdwatching, especially cardinals. She loved taking trips to Las Vegas and absolutely loved Elvis. Above all, Dora loved spending time with her family and loved them dearly.
Those left behind to cherish Dora's memory are her son, James (Becki) Lee of Findlay; daughters, Brenda (Mike) Thomas of Arcadia, Kelley Grunden of Bloomdale, and Tamara Lee of Findlay; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and sister, Eloise Finsel.
Dora was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Harold Lee; second husband, James Paul Jr.; daughter, Kathy Kirian; sisters, Betty Thomas and Lou Brooket; and brother, Dean Thompson.
Visitation for friends and family will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday, March 21, 2024, at HUFFORD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Manor Hill Rd., Findlay, 419-422-1500. Dora will be laid to rest alongside her husband at Knollcrest Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions in Dora's name may be made to Bloomdale Fire and Rescue, 102 N. Maple St., Bloomdale, Ohio, 44817.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.huffordfh.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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