"Paula was always so friendly and out going with everyone, and never complained, but always had a great sense of humor. Always enjoyed seeing her and talking to her. So very sorry for the entire families loss. "
In loving memory of
Paula Jo Shaul
October 28, 1948 - October 10, 2017
Paula Jo Shaul, 68, of Keokuk, passed away at 9:33 PM Monday, October 9, 2017, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.
Paula was born October 28, 1948, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Floyd Jackson and Iris Shaw Henson. She had been married to Terry Bode and later to Doug Shaul. She was a lifelong resident of Keokuk and had been employed by Methode Electronics for twenty years.
She was a member of Southside Boat Club. She enjoyed all sorts of games on the computer and reading horror and science fiction stories. She loved her dog.
Paula is survived by a son, Brian (Amy) Bode of Keokuk; a daughter, Melissa Bode of Keokuk; stepdaughter, Claira Cannon of Keokuk; six grandchildren, Logan and Jayme Bode, Brett and Cameron Petersen, Bailey and Kerrigan Bode, all of Keokuk; and nine great grandchildren, Greyson, Damian, Bowyn, Brycen, Brayden, Layla, Lyam, Ashtyn, and Adryan. She is also survived by a half-sister, Sherri Samuels; two half-brothers, Kevin and Kent Henson; her stepmother, Lois Henson; and companion, Greg Sweet.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Doug Shaul; and two cousins, Tracy and Denis Atterberg.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be at 2:00 PM, Friday, October 13, 2017 at DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Center at 1212 Concert Street with Pastor Jason Mott officiating. Inurnment will follow at Keokuk National Cemetery.
Visitation will be after 3:00 PM Thursday, October 12, 2017 with family meeting friends from 6:00 to 9:00.
A memorial has been established for her grandchildren.
Tributes
"She was a wonderful person!! She helped me and many others when they needed it!! She was funny and smart!! I remember sitting at her house and her coming in and telling Missy and I her stories about her night out!! Going to miss those talks so much!! Love and miss you Momma Paula!!"
"Paula had a great sense of humor May her children tell stories to one another and remember her laugh."
"Too many to tell.... Wouldn't know where to begin... She was the best aunt and friend anyone could ask for."
"Too many to tell.... Wouldn't know where to begin... She was the best aunt and friend anyone could ask for."
"Paula was full of life and always there for friends and family. She was very active in helping with the class reunions for the class of 1967 and my favorite memory was when she rode with us on the float "the wizard of Oz" She will be missed"
"She will be missed by all my family she did more for us them most friends would ever do .we love her more then words can say RIP Mom Grandma. Gina, Andrew, Amanda "