A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI on Saturday, July 27, 2019, with Rev. Fr. Douglas Osborn officiating. Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI.
Paul was born in Laingsburg, MI on September 9, 1930 the son of John and Florence (Soper) Hurst. He was a graduate of Laingsburg High School. He married Margaret "Marge" Moore on May 19, 1956 and lived in St. Johns ever since. She passed away in January of 2005.
Paul retired in 1986 from General Motors. He was involved in the Pony League with St. Johns Youth Baseball for 12 years. Paul was also an avid fisherman. He enjoyed playing cards, woodcrafts and reading. Paul was a loyal Detroit sports fan. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns.
He is survived by his son Mark and Gail Hurst of Carlsbad, CA; daughter Laura and Steve Becker of Pottstown, PA; son Dave and Felice Hurst of St. Johns, MI; daughter Luanne and Chris Goffnett of Mt. Pleasant, MI; grandchildren: Anthony, Meagan, Caitlin, Sara, Dylan, Jeremy, Josh, Justin, Noelle, Skylar, Chloe, Chase, Scout and Colten.
Paul is also survived by many nieces and nephews, including his special niece Janet Rourke.
He was preceded in death by his wife Marge, son Rob Hurst on May 24, 2019, 9 siblings and his parents John and Florence Hurst.
Memorials may be made to Clinton Memorial Hospital.
The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI.
Contributor: Theron & Helen Smith (46935364)
A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns, MI on Saturday, July 27, 2019, with Rev. Fr. Douglas Osborn officiating. Burial will take place at Mt. Rest Cemetery, St. Johns, MI.
Paul was born in Laingsburg, MI on September 9, 1930 the son of John and Florence (Soper) Hurst. He was a graduate of Laingsburg High School. He married Margaret "Marge" Moore on May 19, 1956 and lived in St. Johns ever since. She passed away in January of 2005.
Paul retired in 1986 from General Motors. He was involved in the Pony League with St. Johns Youth Baseball for 12 years. Paul was also an avid fisherman. He enjoyed playing cards, woodcrafts and reading. Paul was a loyal Detroit sports fan. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Johns.
He is survived by his son Mark and Gail Hurst of Carlsbad, CA; daughter Laura and Steve Becker of Pottstown, PA; son Dave and Felice Hurst of St. Johns, MI; daughter Luanne and Chris Goffnett of Mt. Pleasant, MI; grandchildren: Anthony, Meagan, Caitlin, Sara, Dylan, Jeremy, Josh, Justin, Noelle, Skylar, Chloe, Chase, Scout and Colten.
Paul is also survived by many nieces and nephews, including his special niece Janet Rourke.
He was preceded in death by his wife Marge, son Rob Hurst on May 24, 2019, 9 siblings and his parents John and Florence Hurst.
Memorials may be made to Clinton Memorial Hospital.
The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI.
Contributor: Theron & Helen Smith (46935364)
Family Members
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Anna Elizabeth Hurst Woodworth
1913–1994
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John Bernard "Dimp" Hurst
1915–1977
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Clyde F Hurst
1918–2002
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Donald Hurst
1921–1921
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Ernest James Hurst
1923–2014
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Mary Etta Hurst Ley
1925–2016
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Alice Loretta Hurst Hobrla
1926–1997
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Robert L "Smiley" Hurst
1928–2013
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Patricia Jean Hurst Rourke
1929–1975
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Joseph Hurst
1931–1931
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Barbara Jane Hurst Rourke
1932–2013
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