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Obituary: Paul Cross, 65, Martinsburg
Published: December 16, 2023
By: Provided by Sundquist Funeral Home
Paul Cross
 Paul Cross, 65, of Martinsburg, went to
his heavenly home unexpectedly on December 8th, 2023.
Paul was born in Bismarck, ND
on August 8th, 1958,
and spent most of his childhood in Montana.
He graduated from Harlem
High School and later
from Montana State University
with a degree in electrical engineering.
In 1980, while
working as a counselor at a Christian camp in Maine, Paul met a beautiful young lady
named Colette Joan Quinn. They fell in love and married on September 5th, 1981, in
a blueberry field in Gray,
Maine. After several years of
infertility, the Lord answered Paul and Colette’s prayers by sending the
first of seven blessings.
Paul moved his
family to Lewis
County in 1991 when
he took a job with a papermill in Beaver Falls.
He transitioned into working as an independent automation and process
control consultant for many local factories, including, most recently, Alkegen, AMF, Neenah Paper, and North American Tapes.
Known for his intelligence, mathematical skills, and computer expertise,
Paul enjoyed problem-solving and collaborating on projects. He developed
friendships wherever he worked.
Paul was raised
in a Christian home and committed his life to Jesus in college. Paul and
Colette became Bethel
Church of the
Nazarene members shortly after moving to Lowville. Paul believed
wholeheartedly in God’s grace and mercy. He was passionate about both local
and overseas missionary work, generously giving his time, talent, and
resources, including Loving
Lewis County.
A lifelong
learner, Paul was always eager to share about books he was reading, natural
medicine, health hacks, or programming projects at length with anyone who
would listen, whether or not his audience fully
understood the details. He was also a very interested and engaged listener
in subjects of interest to his family members and friends.
Paul cared most
about the people in his life and their accomplishments. He loved bragging
about his wife and children and their talents and telling stories of funny
and sometimes embarrassing family memories.
Paul was
predeceased by his parents, youngest brother Timothy, and sister Shairl. He is survived by his wife, Colette, brothers
Wayne and Philip, and children Paulette, David (Hillary), Briana, Josiah,
Elijah, Noah, and Jonathan, and grandchildren Jeremiah, Gideon, Abigail,
Jubilee, Eliza, Tobias and Reuben.
Service date to
be determined. Memorial donations in Paul's name can be made to Navigators
at https://donations.navigators.org/s/.
On-line
condolence of sympathy may be made to: www.sundquistfh.com
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