Paul W Bulwan

In Memory of Paul W. BulwanPaul William Bulwan was born February 24, 1932 at Lincoln, Nebraska, the third of five children born to John E. and Esther (Barney) Bulwan and passed away, Thursday, March 10, 2011 at BryanLGH East Medical Center in Lincoln at the age of 79 years and 14 days. As a young boy he attended country school District #100 south of Friend and later graduated with the class of 1950 from Friend High School. In 1952, Paul was drafted into the US Army and served overseas during the Korean Conflict in the 65th Infantry, 3rd Infantry Division Mortar Company. He was united in marriage to Dolores Thomsen on October 17, 1954 in Friend and to this union a daughter, Lynn, and a son, Roy, were born. Together they made their home on a farm northwest of Friend where Paul farmed and raised some livestock. They later moved to farm on the Cordova road and in addition to farming they started a tree nursery. Paul enjoyed the opportunity of meeting new people through his nursery business and sharing experiences with them. In 1989, they moved to their home in Friend, and Paul retired from farming in 1991. He then was employed part time at the Friend Golf Course for several years as an assistant greens keeper. After moving into town, Paul continued custom tree moving with his tree spade and growing nursery stock including Christmas trees. Paul was a member of the American Legion Post #183, Friend and the VFW Post #4959 in Crete. In his spare time, Paul enjoyed making many woodworking items for family and friends. He was especially proud of the larger furniture items that he made which included a roll top desk and a grandfather clock. They enjoyed dancing and playing cards and Paul spent many enjoyable hours having coffee with his friends. Paul also raised a garden and shared his sweet corn and tomatoes, sharing the bounty with friends. Paul was known for his gentle manner and kind words. His children and grandchildren were very important to him. He is survived by his wife, Dolores "Dee", Friend, daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Larry Baldwin, York, son and daughter-in-law, Roy and Rhonda Bulwan, Friend, three grandchildren and spouse, Megan and Chad Rohren, Friend, Kristi Baldwin, Lincoln, Mark Baldwin, Webster, TX, 4 step-grandchildren and spouses, Michelle and TJ Slezak, Crete, Mike and Alicia Hardin, Lincoln, Lorri and Leo Rea, McCool, Jessica and Jamie Schlegelmilch, Kearney, great-grandson, Jaxon Simpson, Lincoln, 11 step-great-grandchildren, brother, Rex Bulwan, Exeter, sisters and brothers-in-law, Marilyn and Allan Rohrig, Friend, Ruth and Edmund Motis, Lake Wales, FL, Clarice and Richard Bohn, Omaha, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Darien and Betty Thomsen, Fairmont, several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister-in-law, Arlene Bulwan, brother-in-law, Dwaine Thomsen, nephew, Steven Thomsen, great-niece, Kari Probasco. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, March 14, 2011 at the United Church of Christ with Revs. Tim and Ginny Adams officiating. Interment will be in the Andrew Cemetery, Friend with Military Services conducted by the American Legion Post #183. Visitation is on Sunday, March 13, from 1-9pm at Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Friend and one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials have been established are directed in care of the family. Pallbearers are Tom, Kent and Bob Rohrig, Paul and Steve Bohn, Mike, John, Matt and David Motis, Gene and Jeff Thomsen.