Alverta M. Paul

Alverta M. (Town) Paul of Yorkville, Illinois passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 19, 2016. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 23, 1929, to Clifford Z. and Florence (Doyle) Town. Alverta graduated from Hirsch High School in June, 1947. She was working as an Executive Assistant in Chicago when she met the love of her life, William N. Paul. They were married on January 10, 1953. Together they raised three children. Alverta returned to college attending Northern Illinois University to pursue a teaching degree which she earned in June, 1970. She taught at Sheridan Elementary School until Alverta and Bill “retired”. They began their second career as AMP Antiques in St. Charles in 1983 and “retired” a second time in 1996 when they moved to Grand Junction, Colorado. She loved the mountains and enjoyed hiking with Bill, who passed away on April 28, 1999. Their three years together in Colorado were some of her happiest times. Alverta moved to Austin, Texas in June, 2002 to be closer to her oldest daughter and her family. While Texas brought many wonderful memories, she decided to return to Illinois with her precious dog, Beau, in October, 2006 to spend time with her younger daughter, son and their families. Survivors include her three children and their spouses, Cheryl (Robert) Babcock, Judith (Gregory) Bertrand and William C. (Catherine “Kate”) Paul; her cherished four grandchildren: Colleen (Joe) Perez, Rory (Nicole) Bertrand, Anthony Paul and William J. Paul; and no words can express how she felt about her five great grandchildren: Andrew Paul; Rex, Tessa and Duke Perez; and Logan Bertrand. Visitation will be held Saturday, September 24, 2016 from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM at THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY, 220 N. Lake Street, Aurora, IL 60506. (630) 631-5500. The Rosary will be recited after the visitation. Alverta will be joining her husband for eternity in the Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Grand Junction, Colorado. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Alverta’s name may be made to St. Jude’s Hospital, which was her favorite charity. Alverta influenced all her students, amused her friends, befriended many of her children’s friends and loved her family deeply. She is our “sunshine, our only sunshine!” We will miss her dearly! Please visit our interactive website at www.daleidenmortuary.com where you may sign the guest book or leave condolences for Alverta’s family.

Alverta M. Paul

March 23, 1929 - September 19, 2016