Paul DeLisle's Obituary
Paul R. Delisle, 95, died Saturday, May 21, 2016 at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa following a brief illness.
Paul was born at home in Fall River, Massachusetts on January 15, 1921, where he spent his childhood. He was one of 12 children and the second oldest son of Homer and Amanda Marie (Audette) Delisle.
In his early years, Paul enlisted in the US Army where he achieved the rank of Captain. He served in the Philippines following World War II. After his military career, he managed restaurants and eventually became head chef at a steak house in San Diego, CA.
In 2012, Paul moved to Okmulgee, OK to be close to his daughter, son-in-law, granddaughters, and great-grandchildren. He was an active resident of Baptist Village where he was a member of the bell choir and enjoyed participating in all of their activities. He loved reading, crossword puzzles, sports, and especially spending time with his family.
Paul was preceded in death by his mother, father, and nine siblings. He is survived by his son, Jeff Delisle, of Knoxville, TN, his daughter Judy Thorman and son-in-law Jerry of Okmulgee, two granddaughters Jennifer Cook and husband Jason and Jerilyn Schultz and husband Larry, and three great-grandchildren, Madeline, Connor, and Aidan Cook, all of Tulsa. He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Roger and Lauria Delisle of Sand Diego, CA, and his sister Pauline Crofton, of Fall River, MA, and special nephews and nieces in San Diego.
Paul attended Trinity Lutheran Church. A memorial service is being planned for late June.
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