She was born September 24, 1926 in Pleasant Hill, MO. Her parents were Hilda and Walter Matthes, and she was the youngest of four children. She grew up in Pleasant Hill, and graduated from High School there. After graduation, she moved to Kansas City, MO and worked for Wm. Volker & CO for five years doing office bookkeeping.
When World War II ended, she met her soon-to-be husband, Paul Shull. They were married January 20, 1946 at Hollywood Presbyterian Church, Kansas City, MO and lived in Raytown, a suburb of Kansas City. They were blessed with four children: Stephen, Paula, Patricia, and Phillip.
She and Paul were co-owners of two grocery stores in the Kansas City area: Newman’s Food Mart and Paul’s Food Market. Pauline worked part time at the grocery stores while keeping her home and raising her children. They retired in 1987.
She and her husband were busy for many years working in Shriner activities that supported the Children’s Hospitals and many Associated Grocer’s activities. She and Paul were a member of Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church where Pauline served as a deacon, taught Sunday school, and worked with the Women’s group. She was a Past President of the Park Lane Hospital Auxiliary in Kansas City, and a volunteer and auxiliary life member for 22 years. Pauline was a life member of the American Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary, The American EX-POW group in Kansas City and the American EX-POW East Valley Chapter of Mesa, AZ.
In 2000, Pauline and Paul moved permanently to Mesa, AZ, after wintering there for several years in the Apache Wells Community. She was a member of the Apache Wells Community Church. They enjoyed the many community activities of senior living and lovely winters, along with many warm friendships.
The most special part of her life was time with Paul and her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, family members, and her dear friends.
She is pre-deceased by: Her beloved husband of 69 years together, Paul A. Shull. Her parents: Walter Frank and Hilda Fredrickson Matthes, her brother Walter Frank Matthes, Jr. (Adabel), and her sisters Betty Hanicke (Erich), Margaret Seaton (Charlie), and brother-in-law Charles Shull (Gladys).
She is survived by: Her children Steve Shull and wife CeCe, Paula Loebbaka and husband Bradley, Patricia Shull, and Phillip Shull. Her Granddaughters: Kelley Shull Tredwin and husband Rick, Dr. Lisa Shull Onor, Joy Shull, Breanna Real, Mia Shull, and Joanne Burchard. Her Great Grandchildren: Paul Onor, Shadiya Onor, Ezra Tredwin, Ben Burchard, William Burchard, Maddy Burchard. And many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services to be held February 2 at Apache Wells Community Church, 2115 N Gayridge Rd, Mesa, AZ 85215. Visitation 9:30am / Celebration of Life 10:30am. Internment: Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Phoenix, AZ
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