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July 28, 2012

Paul Ivan Purchase

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ELBERTA — Paul Ivan Purchase, of Elberta, died July 25, 2012, at home. He was born in Reed City on Aug. 13, 1963, the son of Marie (McDonald) Eastman and the late Merle Ivan Purchase.

He had been collecting, working on, buying and selling CB radios for years; his hobby up until his last few weeks was buying and selling things on eBay. He was always collecting Coca Cola memorabilia.

Paul loved to share his knowledge with his siblings and always took the time to look after all of us. He enjoyed spending time with his grandkids whenever he could. He always had a love for the Grand Canyon and muscle cars, and was sure to take you for the ride of your life if you dared to get in the car with him.

He is survived by his dog and best friend, Turbo; son, Jared (Brandi) Depew; grandchildren, Jaden and Devin Depew; mother, Marie Eastman; siblings, Kenneth (Lisa) Purchase, Shannon (Julie) Purchase, David (Rhonda) Purchase, Brenda Purchase and Elaine (Keith) Landgraf; step mom, Nancy Purchase; and stepsister, Carolyn Anderson.

He was also preceded in death by twin brother, Jerry; stepbrothers, Gregory and Scott Grubb; and special friend, Barb Miller.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., with visitation one hour prior, Monday, July 30, 2012, at the Eden Bible Church, with Pastor Dan Ingersoll officiating.

Those desiring may make contributions to the family.

Arrangements are by Jowett Family Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Benzonia and Frankfort.

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