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PAUL JOSEPH MOELLER
March 17, 1940 - January 22, 2011
Paul Joseph Moeller of Ridgefield, WA, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 22, 2011.
He honorably served in the U.S. Navy. Upon discharge, he went to work for the various phone companies in the Northwest and retired from Quest after 31 years of service.
Paul enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping with his family. His favorite was trout fishing. His passion turned to photography and he traveled the world to photograph astronomic events. Most recently he became involved in stereo photography, where he entered several national and international contests, and brought home multiple ribbons. He was an accomplished photographer who could make any subject come to life.
Paul is survived by his loving wife Jean; and his two sons, Stephen Moeller and Donald (Stacy) Moeller; and grandchildren, Katherine, Amber and Danielle Moeller. Loving son of Berneice Ross; and brother to Michael (Patricia) Moeller, Chuck (Barbara) Moeller, Jeannie Rhodes, Sharon Kealoha, and Donna Rice; as well as several nieces and nephews. He will be missed by all.
Family has requested donations in Paul's memory to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 811 W. Evergreen Avenue, Suite 303, Chicago, IL 60642 in lieu of flowers.
A memorial for Paul will be on Saturday, January 29th. Viewing 12noon-5:00 p.m. at Evergreen Memorial Gardens with reception-"A Celebration of Life" 1:00 p.m-4:00 p.m. at Laurelwood Baptist Church, 17015 NE 6th Street, Vancouver.
Please sign Paul's guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.
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Jean and family,
May the wonderful memories of Paul's love be with you and comfort you at this time.
I will always remember and miss his gentle nature. His photography is a testament to his talent and his eye for beauty.
With My Deepest Sympathy.
Barbara Ponder Smith
February 1, 2011
I never met Paul in person. He shared some of his telescope knowledge with me on the phone one time, a wealth of information! I feel as though I know him through a freindship I have shared with Steve since 1983. The example he set was abvious. Thoughtful,knowledgable and commited to his beliefs as a Decoratated Vetran of Desert Storm.I'm certain Paul was proud. It brought me joy to hear of Steve and Paul becoming closer in time. It just seems there is never enough of it.
Sincerly Oly
Steve Olsen
January 28, 2011
I have never met Paul in person but I have known of him as a friend of Steve since 1983. Over the years I have come to know him by the example he set for his son. He shared lots of information, was thoughtful and proudly served his country in Desert Storm of which I know was a great source of pride for Paul. It was a source of joy for me to hear of Paul and Steve becoming closer over time. Just never seems there's enough of it.
Sincerely Oly
Steve Olsen
January 28, 2011
Condolences to Steve and the rest of his family for the loss of his father Paul.
Jim and Anne Chamberlain
January 28, 2011
All the crew from the old "Western Electric Co" that worked in the Vacouver area, will miss Paul and his knowledge of many subjects.
Leslie and I pray for Jean and the family. Dale and Leslie Williams
Dale Williams
January 27, 2011
Bill worked with Paul also. Prayers to the family, Bill and Jennifer Potter Chehalis, Wash.
Jennifer Petra-Potter
January 27, 2011
My memories of Paul go all the way back to the days of the old "phone company" in Vancouver on 24th Street, and later, the "new" Salmon Creek office. Paul was a part of that core group of telephone company people, who all share common memories from that early time. In retirement, Paul did enjoy a rich life in photography, and he excelled at that craft, too. My thoughts go out to his wonderful wife Jean and all the family at this very sad time.
Nita Countryman
January 27, 2011
Heartfelt condolences to the entire Moeller family for this recent loss. As a shirt-tail cousin, I enjoyed communicating with Paul about family genealogy and swapping photos and stories. I appreciated his attention to detail and his love of the underlying story to a photo -- a true historian at heart. I'm sorry to hear of his passing and know that he will be very missed. For Bege, a big HUG, and to my other cousins and to Jean and the family, my sincere heartfelt sadness for your loss. Michele (Stitt) McGraw
January 26, 2011
Paul was a friendly co-worker at BNBell in Vancouver. Quiet and well liked. We were friends through his interest in photography and the phone work. I also recall his activity with the early Telco Credit Union.
Good memories, R. S. (Bob) Chase
January 26, 2011
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