Paul Leon Rose

Paul was a kind, warm-hearted man with a beautiful smile. With his quick wit and genuine interest in others, he made friends everywhere he went.

Paul was born in Glasgow, Scotland and raised in Frinton-on-Sea, England. As a young man he and brother David moved to London. After a variety of occupations and a number of adventures, Paul became a tour director with Globus Gateway, taking travelers on excursions around the United Kingdom. In 1984 he smiled at a tourist from Ohio and she smiled back. Paul and Jan were married three and a half years later, and Paul left the UK for Columbus.

Soon after moving to Ohio, Caravan Tours engaged Paul to take groups to Yellowstone, Quebec and Ottawa, Washington DC, New England, Florida, Colorado, California, Copper Canyon in Mexico, and Belize. Leading tours was the dream career for a life-long learner who loved to teach and entertain. With humor and insight, he enthusiastically shared his wisdom and knowledge about the history, geology, wildlife, plants, agriculture, culture and traditions of the areas he traveled.

As much as Paul loved touring, home and family were his greatest joy. He was always interested in the activities and accomplishments of family members, proudly (and with occasional hyperbole) sharing their successes. Gardening, cooking, reading, and watching old movies were great interests. Classical music and horse racing were life-long passions. However, nothing brought greater pleasure than spending time with family and friends, sharing a laugh and toasting the joy of life.

Paul will be forever missed by wife Jan Benham; sister Carol Lobb; brother David Rose (Ria); brother-in-law Jim Benham; nieces Juliet Holderread (Jon) and Nicole Doria-Rose (Paul); nephews Jon Lobb (Kris) and Matthew Rose; great nephews Brendan Holderread, CJ Holderread, and Collin Holderread, Zachary Doria-Rose and Jacob Doria-Rose; daughter Lisa Linscott (Richard Crisp); grandchildren Joshua Linscott-Crisp and Skye Linscott-Crisp; cousins Adrienne Rainerman (Arturo) and Louise Fine (Walter); many, many dear friends.

A private service was held January 14. There will be a memorial gathering on March 14th, at the residence.