This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: MILES, MOTT, DENNER, BOYD, ORTLIEB, EARWOOD Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22332/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MILES, Paul Everett Age 82 Of Kalamazoo Paul was born October 13, 1925 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of Fred and Georgia (Mott) Miles. Paul enlisted in the United States Army Air Force in 1943 and served in the 865th Battalion in Panama and Saipan. He married Frances A. (Denner) on July 2, 1948 who preceded him in death May 20, 2004. Paul is survived by two daughters, Linda (Gene) Boyd of Portage, and Brenda Miles of Kalamazoo; two grandsons, Ryan and Jennifer (Ortlieb) Earwood of Mesa, Arizona and Jeff Boyd of Portage; and a longtime family friend, Betty Flock. Paul enjoyed a variety of hobbies throughout his lifetime, woodworking and fishing were among his favorites. As an avid fisherman, Paul was awarded a certificate from the State of Michigan D.N.R. Fisheries Division for taking the largest Northern Pike in the state of Michigan in 1999. Paul retired from Upjohn Co. after more than 35 years of service. In accordance with the family's wishes, there will be no visitation. Private services were held. Burial t! ook place in Mt. Ever - Rest Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice and sent to the funeral home. Arrangements by REDMOND Funeral Home 4100 S. Westnedge 269-343-6156 The Miles family would like to express their thanks to the entire staff of Park Place Living Center in Kalamazoo for the wonderful care given to their father and grandfather. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/19/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.