Paul Bennett Van Doren, Sr., 40, of Woodson Terrace, MO passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 8, 2018. He is preceded in death by his mother, Joan Van Doren; maternal grandparents, Dorothy Van Doren (nee Schick) and Charles Bennett Van Doren; baby brother Scott; brother-in-law, Derel Lee Stevens, and grandma-in-law, Carlene Marshall. Paul is survived by his loving wife, Amy Jean (nee Stevens) Van Doren; sons, Paul Bennett Jr. "P.J.", Grant Stevens, and Trey Marshall; mother-in-law, Gloria Jean Stevens (Michael “Roc” Pearson); brothers-in-law, Scott Marshall Stevens and Derek Mitchell Stevens (Terry); good friends, Brian Busby and William Thweatt; foster sister, Kathaleen Groves; and aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and many friends and co-workers.
Paul was dedicated to his family first and foremost. Paul was a helper. He was so humbled by his childhood, he couldn’t do anything but help whomever and wherever he was needed. Paul was 2nd Degree Mason (Not Currently Active but it was in the works). Paul was active in his son’s DeMolay and Squires Organizations. He loved his politics and the economy and studied them immensely--he loved his numbers. Paul received his Associates in business administration from STLCC Florissant Valley and his BA in business administration with an emphasis in economics from Lindenwood University. Paul was fun, outgoing, bubbly, and very sociable. He made a friend everywhere he went and he was a great conversationalist. Paul was a very hard worker, he was medically discharged due to asthma from the Army Reservists and he was an over the road trucker for a period. He was most recently an office support assistant for the State of Missouri in the Department of Corrections with the Division of Probation and Parole. Paul loved his video games and often played with his sons. He was a great man that is deeply loved. He left this plane a hero and is a hero after.
Poem by a friend:
THAT’S PAUL ALRIGHT
The guy who would give you the clothes off his back
Now when things got serious believe me, he cut folks no slack
Family oriented, detailed, précised in numbers
For he embraced strangers just as he would the neighbors
Hard working man, he made the work environment fun
But when it was time to clock out: You wouldn't believe how fast Paul would run
Where you going Paul I would ask him
He say, YOUNG I gotta get home 2 the family
The love and energy he has for his family was plain to see
Even though the physical journey was cut short
Paul you left your legacy
People would remember, you exited this life a hero
Great deed performed in your last moments
Many are left however with sorrow
Full of laughter, a conversationalist a very open mind
He would surprise you about different subject matters, ask anyone about him: they would remark he was KIND
Huge impact on people when he crossed their paths
Always have a good word, or said a joke that would make you laugh
Great example how a family man would do for others regardless morning, noon, or night
That genuine spirit, a guy who would help others:
YUP that's PAUL ALRIGHT
By: Valerie Elizabeth Young Copyright © 2018 Valerie E. Young. All rights reserved
Friends may visit on Saturday, April 14, 2018 from 4:30-8:30 p.m. at Alexander-White-Mullen Funeral Home in St. Ann, MO. Memorials are appreciated to Back Stoppers and the St. Charles Masonic Lodge #241. Expressions of condolence may be offered at www.alexanderstlouis.com.
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