Paul W. Pangborn

Paul W. Pangborn, 76 of Midland, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017. The son of the late Weyant and Helen (Johnson) Pangborn was born May 29, 1941 in Belding, MI, later moving to Midland where he was raised and educated. He was the first graduating class of the current Midland High School. Paul served his country with the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was an owner and operator of Pangborn Marine where he made many close friends. Paul was a member of the Total Freedom Flyers. He was an amazing man and a Family Hero. He will be greatly missed.

Paul is survived by his fiancé Joanne Jolliffe; son Jon (Amy) Pangborn of Midland; daughter Janis (Michael) Schweinsberg of Midland; step daughter Jacqueline (Jeff) Haller and step son Chris Jolliffe; grandchildren Ashley Bair, Andrew (Corina) Bair, Lexi (Justin) Burkett, Kacelyn Pangborn, Bryanna Mogg, Devon Schweinsberg, Nicole, Jessica and Whitney; and 3 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Ken (Pat) Pangborn; nieces Jennifer (Dave) St. Sauver, Tammy, Terri, Tiffany, Mary; nephews Mick, Marc, Mark, Cory; sister in law Ruth Pangborn; brother in law Ron Rumple. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Dan.

Funeral services will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 5, 2017 from the Wilson MILLER Funeral Home with Fr. Kevin Maksym of Blessed Sacrament Church officiating. Military and committal services will follow in Midland City Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and on Thursday from 10 am until the time of service. Memorials in Paul's name may be offered to the local Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter No.1093 for the purpose of educating the young eagles. Personal messages of condolence may be offered at www.wilson-miller.com

Wednesday, October 04, 2017
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Wilson MILLER Funeral Home
4210 N. Saginaw Rd
Midland, Michigan 48640

Wednesday, October 04, 2017
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Wilson MILLER Funeral Home
4210 N. Saginaw Rd
Midland, Michigan 48640

Thursday, October 05, 2017
11:00 AM

Wilson MILLER Funeral Home
4210 N. Saginaw Rd
Midland, Michigan 48640