Edward Paule
Paule,Edward Gilbreath
June 10, 1955 – July 6, 2010 Age 55,
With family and friends at his side, Edward Gilbreath Paule fought the effects of ALS until he could no more.
Service to be held at Jefferson Barracks Cemetery Friday,August 6th,2010 at 9:00 a.m. 2900 Sheridan Rd. St. Louis Mo phone 314-845-8319
He was preceded in death by his loving parents Gilbreath Edward Paule and Carol (Wills) Paule. The family moved to the suburbs where Ed was big brother to Tom. The boys later attended Normandy schools where Ed graduated. Joining the Navy, Petty Officer Paule was a communications technician on the USS Bradley that was stationed in Subic Bay, Philippines. While stationed in the Philippines he married Iluminada Crisostomo on June 8, 1980 and had his son Christopher, January 13, 1981. Moving back to the US, Edward and Iluminada seperated and divorced and he did not remarry. Using his skills as a communication technician Edward worked for phone companies AT&T and Lucent Technologies in St Louis, California and Florida. He returned from Florida in recent years and worked at DeHart Recycling Equipment.
He loved music, movies, sports, reading and animals.
He is survived by his son Christopher Paule, brother Thomas Paule, and friends from the Evangelical Children’s home, Normandy School, US Navy, ATT, Lucent, DeHart, and many others.
The family wants to thank the many people who helped Ed in his illness; his brother Tom, The Beck family, Rezny family, Pat Riley, John Cochran, people from DeHart, the VA at Jefferson Barracks, the ALS Association, the Paralyzed Veterans of America, and many friends.
If desired a memorial may be made to the ALS Association: webstl.alsa.org or the Humane Society: www.hsmo.org
I sure enjoyed working with Ed and miss him very much. He was a good friend and a great co-worker.
It was nice getting to know Ed through his illness. I was thankful to keep him company and visit with him.
Ed lived in the apt. above mine in 1975. I was only 18 and he was a mentor to me. He loved the Beach Boys and drove a very old pick up truck that we would repair together. One of the nicest people I’ve ever known. We were always broke but Ed’s humor kept me going through those tough times.
I met Ed at Normandy HS. We became friends and though the years had many good times together. I’m sorry I didn’t touch base with him when he became ill.I will truly miss you. Rest in peace my friend! :~(
May you rest in peace. Sorry I lost contact with you after you looked me up in California while in the Navy. Had many a good time in the ECH. Love them beach boys. Thanks for being a part of my life and helping me out when I needed. You will be missed