Mary A. Paulson

Mary A. Paulson, 67, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.

Mary was born October 6, 1948 in Harlan, Iowa to Clarence and Cecilia Weihs. She grew up in Westphalia, Iowa and graduated from Defiance-Westphalia High School in Defiance, Class of 1966. Mary then moved to Des Moines, Iowa in 1967 and worked at Mercy Hospital. She met John Paulson in 1972 and the couple married September 21, 1974.

Mary worked as an RN for 30 years at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines and for Surgery Center Des Moines – West for the balance of her career. She was known as not only a great colleague but as a loyal friend. Mary enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandsons.

She is survived by her husband of 41 years, John; daughter, Angela and son-in-law, TJ McKenzie; grandsons, John Andrew and William; her siblings, Ken, Barb (Jim) Cheney, Don (Carol), Jerry (Lila), Terry (Marty) Shafer, Clarence, Jr. (Susie), and Frank; and many nieces and nephews. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; and her brother, Richard.

The family extends their deepest gratitude to family and friends for their support.

Services will be held at Westkirk Presbyterian Church, 2700 Colby Woods Drive in Urbandale with visitation Sunday, July 17 from 4 to 7 p.m. and the funeral service on Monday, July 18 at 10:00 a.m.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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