Paul Heber Dunham

Paul H. Dunham Paul Heber Dunham was born in East Cleveland, December 10, 1923. He passed away November 21, 2007, in Canal Fulton, his residence for the past 5 years. With a B.A. from Case Western Reserve he began his professional life as a journalist. He received an MBA from Kent State. Most of his career was spent as a Manager of Industrial Engineering, though while employed at Lamb Electric in Kent, he was also Treasurer for a number of years. He earned a PH.D in education from Kent State, and ended his professional life teaching industrial technology and C.A.D. at the University of Akron. A life long proponent of exercise and fitness, he ironically struggled for the last 20 years with physical impairments resulting from a form of Muscular Dystrophy. His courage, ongoing optimism about a cure, quick wit, and independent spirit displayed in the face of daily challenges was an inspiration to all those around him. His sense of humor and love of limericks will long be remembered. Other interests included history, farming, the Kent Men's Garden Club, and Wranglers. He was a charter member of the United Presbyterian Church of Kent, which he attended for many years and then later was a member of the United Church of Christ in Kent. As a supporter of blood donation, he was proud to have been a 12 gallon donor. Preceded in death by his devoted wife of 57 years, Celesta, he is survived by daughters, Jane Dunbam of Green, Deborah Hunter of Saipan, son Bill (Melanie) Dunham of Prague, and grandchildren Yvonne Dunham of Moscow, Ian Dunham of Nashville, Claire and Adam Dunham of Chattanooga, and Angela Lunda of Montana; as well as his loyal companion, Teddy. His family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Dad's ever faithful support team - Pam, Kathy, George, Cheryl, Alethea, and Heidi. Cremation has occurred. A memorial service will be held in the chapel at Chapel Hill Retirement Community in Canal Fulton on December 26 at 2:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your local Humane Society. Cremation Society of Ohio 1-800-664-1012 (Adams Mason Memorial Home (330)535-9186 RC 11/25/07)