Paul 65th

PAUL 65th

Sixty-five years ago Wes Paul and Bertha Martin were married. The newlyweds moved to Saskatchewan, Canada, where Wes taught in a one-room school.

After their daughter, Jeanette, was born, they crossed the border into the U.S., moving to Southern Missionary College (now Southern Adventist University) in Tennessee, where Wes received a business degree. Bertha worked for Roland Hegstead and other secretarial positions, supporting the family.

After a couple years the family moved to Plainview Academy in South Dakota and then to Upper Columbia Academy in Spangle, Wash., where Wes served in financial affairs. 

The family then moved to Pasco, Wash., and now their family was complete with the birth of Kimber, their son. Wes and Bertha both worked to manage two large nursing home facilities. After more than 20 years, they moved to Mount Vernon, Wash., where they live today.

They have traveled the U.S. helping with evangelistic meetings. Wes has traveled the world with SAGE (Seniors in Action for God with Excellence), helping with building projects and preaching the gospel. Bertha volunteered at home in the local hospital for 15 years. Wes has continued to volunteer his time and business ability with the church thrift shop.

Life for Wes and Bertha has been full, adventurous and blessed. They returned to Victoria, Canada, where they first met, to celebrate their 65 years of happily ever after.

The Paul family includes Jeanette and Gary Salsman of Kirkland, Wash.; Kimber Paul of Mount Vernon, Wash.; 3 grandsons, who are married, and 6 great-grandchildren. Their family thanks the Pauls for teaching them about Jesus, their Savior and coming Lord.