Paula Therese Newman
| Paula Therese Newman, 59, entered into rest at home Monday, September 19, 2016 with her beloved husband of 40 years, Perry and sons, Phillip and Perrin II at her bedside. Her daughter, Jennifer Lee preceded her in 2014. Beloved daughter of retired USAF Ralph Wheeler (deceased) and Jean Wheeler (Lewis). After graduation from Webster Groves High School, marriage, and travel with husband Perry’s many years of US Army Military Service they returned to St Louis where she continued her professional business career and home life until illness of ten years ended her life. Beloved sister of Geri Marak of Norman, OK, brother Ralph Wheeler of Nashville, TN, sister Julie Heath of St Charles, MO, sister Kathy Gorman of Chicago, IL, brother Mark Wheeler of St Louis, Mo, sister Stephanie Patton of Shelbyville, KY, brother John Wheeler of St Louis, Mo, sister Joanie Baer of St Louis, MO. Loving Grandmother to Perrin III (Johnny) and Jackson (Jax) Newman. Loving Mother-in-law to Her Grandson’s mother Susannah Newman (Lutjens) Daughter-in-law, Sister-in-law, Aunt/Great Aunt to so many nieces and nephews, co-worker and life long friend to many others. We cherish you, your many talents, beauty, wittiness, and strength. We witnessed your unique walk of faith and trust. You have your reward now, forever free with God for all eternity until we see you again. Family Service is 1:15, Friday, September 30, 2016 at Jefferson Barracks, 2900 Sheridan Rd, St. Louis, MO 63125. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to BJC Hospice Care or Charity of choice. |
Rusty and I are so sorry for your loss. Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you, Laura
Paula taught me so much about suffering and pain. Amazingly, she seldom questioned God with “why me”? She kept her personal relationship with Him to herself, yet she often spoke of prayers she asked of him. She hardly had time to grieve the loss of Jenny for dealing with her loss but I felt excruciating pain when she’d cry, “It just hurts so much.” I knew I could only imagine her Mother’s heart. Now I know a little more because my heart hurts without her. I wonder if one of the first words she heard God say was “Well done ….that she can enter into the joy……”Mathew 25:23
And Revelation 21:4……neither shall there be any more pain.
Thank You God for your faithfulness, your mercy and grace.
Sincerest thoughts of sadness & grief over this terrible loss. I know we may have had our differences in the last 2 years with the other passing, and there are no words to express my thoughts. Greatest remembrances from San Diego. Peace, Matt Irwin.
To the Newman and Wheeler Families…
I was so sad to hear about the passing of Paula, you have my deepest sympathy! I’m sorry that I am not in town to share my love and support with you personally but know that you are ALL in my thoughts and prayers. Paula will always be remembered in the hearts of her family and friends! She will be greatly missed… may she rest in peace! Nina Klein