James (Jim) Warren Paulson

James Warren Paulson passed away peacefully on February 3, 2019, in Escondido CA at the age of 86.  Born December 26, 1932 to Arthur and Gunda Andahl Paulson. James is survived by Sylvia, his loving wife of 67 years; 4 children Thomas, Jeffrey, Michelle and Tammie; 8 grandchildren, Christopher, Jonathon, Daniel, James, Heather Nicole, Gene Paul, Heather Renee, Gail; and 11 great-grandchildren, Rylee, Quinn, Larkin, Calvin, Arianna, Isaiah, Mykaela, Anna, Gabriel, Christopher and Dillon. James was proceeded in death by his parents, Arthur and Gunda, his sister Alice, his brother Donald, foster brother Walter (Dutch) and nephews Gary, Robert and niece, Renee.

James graduated from Fullerton High School in 1950.  James met his wife, Sylvia in 1948 at a country school Christmas program. Jim and Sylvia were married on Easter Sunday, March 25, 1951 in La Moure ND.  James joined the U.S. Navy in 1950 and served during the Korean War aboard the USS Wasp aircraft carrier as an aviation ordnance specialist and was honorably discharged in 1953. James was a member and Commander of The American Legion Townsend Good Shockman Post 19 in La Moure ND and was a founding member and Commander of The American Legion Albert J. Hickman Post 460 in San Diego CA. He also served as President of the La Moure Country Club.

James and Sylvia settled in San Diego CA for 35 years where he retired from Calmat company as Fleet Manager in 1991. In 1993, they returned to La Moure ND for several years, then moved to Kingman AZ and recently returned to CA to a care facility where Jim received full time nursing care and Sylvia could continue living with him. Over the years, he and Sylvia enjoyed many road trips in their motorhome, exploring several states. He enjoyed playing poker, golf and spending precious time with family.

Services will be held, Thursday, February 21, 2019 - 10:30am at Poway-Bernardo Mortuary, 13243 Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064, followed by Committal service with Military Honors at Miramar National Cemetery 1p-1:30p and gathering thereafter.

We invite you to visit http://www.powaybernardomortuary.net/obituary/james-paulson to leave a personal message to Sylvia.

Sylvia requested that in lieu of flowers or gifts, please make a donation to the Parkinson's Foundation at https://parkinson.org/ways-to-give