Ottie Paul Ghee
April 05, 2012
Ottie “Paul” Ghee, 81, died on Thursday, April 5, 2012, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. A memorial service will be held 4 p.m., Monday, April 9, 2012, at Capitol Hill Christian Church, 3322 E. 25th Street, Des Moines. Per his request, his body has been cremated.
Paul was born on August 18, 1930, to James and Eula Ghee, in Nashville, TN. He graduated from East High School, and married Dorothy “Dottie” in 1951. He retired from Firestone Tires after 30 years of service as a chemical engineer. Paul enjoyed many things in life including fishing, golfing, watching Western movies, listening to an array of different music, and singing. In 1988 he moved to Cottonwood, Arizona, with his beloved wife Dottie for 20 years. He resided in Des Moines for the last three years, and came to love his activities and friends at Walden Point.
Paul is survived by his children, Steve Ghee, Deb (Mark) Laughman, Angela Ghee O’Connor, and Lori Ghee Seil; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, Melvin (Ginny); and sisters, Deanna (Dave) and Brenda.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; brothers, Oscar and Bill; and sisters, Dolly and Toleda.
Online condolences may be given at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Paul Ghee
04/10/2012
I would like to extend our sympathy to the family of Paul Ghee.
My wife (Lucile Sargent)and I were classmates of Paul at East High School.
He never had an enemy and everyone enjoyed his friendship.
I am pretty sure he also attended Amos Hiatt.
I also wonder if the Dorothy he mentioned in our senior quill might be the Dorothy that he married? I would guess so.
Our condolences!!
Russ and Lucile Johnson
Darryl Reed
04/08/2012
All I can do is repeat what has already been said by everyone who new Paul, He was a kind and friendly person and he will be missed.The Ghee's are like a second family to me but my thoughts and good wishes are all I can offer my friends Steve, Lori, Angela and Debbie.
Randy & Sue Garvey
04/07/2012
Steve & family, so very sorry to hear about your dad. We thought he was a very nice man the few times we got to meet him.
Our thoughts & prayers will be with you during sad & difficult time.
Randy & Sue & family
Kelli Crawford
04/07/2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. With Love, Lois, Kelli and Bill, Kathi and Dan