Neil Paul

A funeral Mass for Neil Paul, 59, of Beach, will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 21, 2017 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Beach with Father Daniel Berg celebrating.  Burial will take place at a later date.


Visitation for Neil will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 20, 2017 at Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson with a rosary and vigil service being held at 6:00 p.m.  Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service on Saturday, at the church.


Neil passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at CHI St. Alexius Hospital, Dickinson.


Neil E. Paul, Jr. was born April 29, 1957 to Neil E. Paul, Sr. and June V. (Zinda) Paul in Beach, ND.  He grew up on a farm outside of Beach and attended school at Lincoln Elementary; graduating from Beach High School in 1975.  After graduation he enlisted in the North Dakota National Guard and served for a number of years before being honorably discharged.  In April of 1977 Neil began working for Burlington Northern Railroad and continued to do that for the rest of his life, until January of this year.


In 1986 Neil met Lezlie Dolyniuk and they hit it off immediately.  The two were married on June 6, 1987 at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Belfield.  The couple made their home in Beach and were blessed with a son, Aaron.


Neil took great pride in following Aaron through all of his activities over the years.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, playing cards, photography, traveling and family vacations.  He took pride in putting up his Christmas lights every year.


Neil is survived by his wife, Lezlie; son, Aaron (Ariel) Paul; mother, June Paul of Beach; mother-in-law, Magdalene Dolyniuk; brothers, Mike (Julie) Paul, Robert Paul, both of Beach, Ron (Liz) Paul of Walcott; sister, Judy Kukowski of Beach; numerous nieces and nephews.


He was preceded in death by his father, Neil Sr.; grandparents; father-in-law, Philip Dolyniuk; brother-in-law, Myron Dolyniuk; nephew, James Dolyniuk.


In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorials be given to St. Jude’s Children Hospital.


Paul Neil memorial card


Burial Date: January 21, 2017
Church St. John The Baptist Catholic Church

Funeral Mass:  10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 21, 2017 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Beach
Visitation:  3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 20, 2017 at Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson
Rosary and Vigil Service: 6:00 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2017 at Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson