Paul Orville Harper's Obituary
SANTEE – Paul O. Harper, 97, passed to his rest on July 6, 2016. Paul was born in Glassboro, New Jersey on November 19, 1918, the oldest child of Albert and Alma Harper. They moved to Toledo, Ohio and there Paul was raised with siblings Albert, Eileen and Dale.Paul married Vivian Elizabeth Martin on September 12, 1941, and they had two children Dianna and Deborah. Paul and Vivian moved their family to El Cajon in 1954. Vivian died in 1984 after a battle with cancer. Paul married Frances Barta on November 25, 1990. After years of traveling and enjoying adventures together, Frances died March 5, 1997.Paul is survived by his daughter Dianna, grandson Jay Wilson and granddaughterinlaw Kathy Wilson, and greatgrandson Alexander. He is also survived by brothers Albert and Dale, their families, and the family of his late sister Eileen. Also, surviving are Terry, Jim and Chuck Barta and their families Paul was preceded in death by wife Vivian, wife Frances, daughter Deborah, son-in-law Robert and his sister Eileen.A memorial service is planned for 2:00pm, July 17, 2016 at the El Cajon SeventhDay Adventist Church, 1630 E. Madison Ave., El Cajon. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested donations be made in Paul’s name to the El Cajon SeventhDay Adventist Christian School.
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