Paul Jacob Wuori, 61, of Coldwater passed away Friday, December 4, 2020 at Borgess Hospital due to complications of COVID-19.
A private funeral will take place at 11:00 am on Thursday, December 10. Livestreaming will be available through Paul’s service page on the Dutcher Funeral Home website @ www.dutcherfh.com.
Interment will follow the funeral at Lakeview Cemetery. A celebration of Paul’s life will be held at a later date.
Paul was born February 12, 1959 to Philip and Leah (Koski) Wuori in Marshall. He was a proud Michigan State Alumnus, earning his Bachelor’s Degree in 1981. Paul put his degree to work as a sales representative for Frito Lay in Coldwater for 34 years.
On August 9, 1986 he married the love of his life, Cindy Taylor in Quincy.
Paul was a man of faith, attending the United Methodist Church in both Quincy and Coldwater over the years. He was an avid MSU sports fan and very proud of his Finnish heritage. Sports were a big part of Paul’s life. He enjoyed playing golf and basketball, watching the Tigers and Lions, and attending the sporting events of his daughters, nieces and nephews.
Paul had a soft spot for animals, especially dogs. His true joy in life was being involved with his family. Paul will be remembered for his big heart, being selfless, trustworthy and mostly for loving being “Dad”. He will be missed by many.
Paul is survived by his wife of 34 years, Cindy Wuori of Coldwater; his parents Philip (Leah) Wuori of Marshall; his daughters Taylor Wuori of Coldwater and Hayley (Robert Calvert) of Grand Rapids; his siblings Lisa (Denny) VanWormer of Ada, John (Valerie) Wuori of Sturgis, and Thomas (Paula) Wuori of Traverse City; his nieces & nephews Tyler (Nina) Wuori, Chelsea (Matt) Thomason, Dylan (Ellen) VanWormer, Danielle (Craig) Flores, Trevor Wuori, Kira Wuori, Connor Wuori, Dane Wuori, Sydney Taylor, Ashley Taylor, Aaron (Ashley) Taylor, and Kristin (Christopher) Hawley; his in-laws Jim (Virginia) Taylor of Coldwater; his brother-in-law’s Tim (Kim) Taylor of Coldwater and John Taylor of Vicksburg.
He was preceded in death by his dog “Scooter”.
Memorials may be directed to the Coldwater Athletic Boosters or the Branch County Humane Society. www.dutcherfh.com
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