Memorial
Rebecca Lynn Paulson, 43, of Marion passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family and friends on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 following an extended illness.
Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 on Friday evening at the Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories Stateroom. Memorial services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection: 3500 29th Ave, Marion, IA 52302. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Rebecca is survived by her loving husband Doug Paulson of Marion; two children, Seth and Kathryn; parents Allen and Lorraine Bushek of Coon Valley, WI; brother, Brian (Jennifer) Bushek of Chicago, Illinois; father and mother in-law John and Jean Paulson of Onalaska, Wisconsin; and many loving extended family and friends. Rebecca is also survived by her special pets a dog Skippy and cat Doby.
She was preceded in death by her infant brother and sister.
Rebecca Lynn Bushek was born on November 13, 1972 in Brookfield, Wisconsin the daughter of Allen and Lorraine (Kapanke) Bushek. In 1991 she graduated from Central High School in La Croose, Wisconsin. She continued her education, graduating from the University of Wisconsin in 1995 with a bachelor’s degree in French and Literature. Rebecca earned her Master’s in Education from the University of Memphis in 1997. On October 11, 1997 she was united in marriage to Douglas Paulson in Holmen, Wisconsin. To this union two children were born, Seth and Kathryn.
Rebecca was a kindergarten teacher at Madison Elementary. She absolutely loved being a teacher and her students were a highlight in her life. Rebecca loved the simple pleasures of enjoying chocolate, Coca-Cola, or an outing with her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, teacher, and friend to many.
Rebecca had a smile for everyone she met and will be missed by all. Her legacy of love will be treasured always.
Rebecca's family would like to express their gratitude to all who supported her and the family during her illness including: Unity Point Hospice, The Ghosh Center, Lutheran Church of the Resurrection church community, teachers, students, administrators, and their very dear family of friends.
Memorials in Rebecca’s name may be directed to the family or made to The Blesie Tree: http://www.theghoshcenter.org/all-good-gifts.