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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Thursday fire northeast of Sams Valley grew to 10 acres ... Army veteran who tried to stop UCC shooter faces long recovery ... UPDATED: Gunman's neighbors say he was temperamental ... Thursday fire northeast of Sams Valley grew to 10 acres ... Army veteran who tried to stop UCC shooter faces long recovery ... UPDATED: Gunman's neighbors say he was temperamental ... Thomas Joseph Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jan. 6, 2015 at 2:00 AM Posted Jan. 6, 2015 at 2:00 AM » Social News Paulsen Thomas Joseph Paulsen, 65, passed away peacefully in his sleep December 29, 2014 in Grants Pass, Ore. He was born June 23, 1949 in Hawley, Minnesota to Dorothy Moore and George Paulsen. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1967 and served during the Vietnam War, ranked E4 Corporal. He was awarded multiple medals and badges. He was the front man for our troops in Vietnam. After two tours in Vietnam, he traveled to Sierra Leone in the early 1980's as a diamond miner. He then resided in Southern Oregon. He graduated from Rogue Community College with a degree in welding and worked as a truck driver for Erickson Trucking until November, 2012 when he retired. He was a member of "The Old Guard Riders" riding for Vets, and enjoyed to ride his Harley. He enjoyed many activities with this club and attending biker rallies. He loved to fish, be outdoors and build things in his shop. Most of all, he loved and enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. Survivors include two sisters, Claudia Pratt of Williams, Ore. and Berdette McDonald of Medford, Ore.; two brothers, David Paulsen of Kirby, Ore. and Lyle Paulsen of Rimrock, Ariz; four nephews; five nieces; and two great-nieces. A memorial graveside service is set for 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 9, 2015 at the Eagle Point National Cemetery. Stephens Family Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be to the family at stephensfc.com . MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jan. 6, 2015 at 2:00 AM You may leave your condolences or share memories by signing the Guest Book here » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501