Paul Ferlin

Paul Dwain Ferlin, age 86 of Tulsa, Ok went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the 9th of August 2024. Paul was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on February 27, 1938, and grew up as the only brother of four sisters. At the age of 15, Paul met the love of his life, Carrol. Several years later, they married in June 1961 and remained married for 63 years. Paul was drafted into the Army just before their wedding and went to boot camp prior to getting married. Within the same year of being married Paul’s army reserve unit was called up due to the Berlin Wall Crisis. Paul graduated from Tulsa Central High School in 1957. He was a state track champion, having set records in various track and field events. Most notably, his position in relay racing as the team anchor and the fastest runner on the team. His school won the State championship in that event. After graduation and a few classes at Tulsa University, he went to work in the pattern-making business. He retired in 1978 after being a shared owner in Tulsa Pattern and Mfg Co (est 1946) with his father, Harry Ferlin. As the pattern business was becoming an obsolete profession with the advancement of modern technologies, Paul turned his attention to health and wellness and began working with water purification products and ultimately built a Shaklee Health and Wellness business with Carrol. Paul enjoyed water skiing, intermural softball with the church and often spending his weekends playing golf. His love for golf was well known and he found great joy on the greens where he spent many happy hours with friends and family. Paul’s time with us exemplified the life of a man with Christian principles. His deep love for his family and friends was evident in every smile, hug and every word of encouragement. As we say goodbye to Paul, we find solace in the knowledge that he lived a life full of love, laughter, and faith. He will be deeply missed, but his memory will continue to live on in the hearts of those who loved him. Paul is survived by his wife Carrol, daughter Paulette Griffin and her husband Troy, son Philip Ferlin and his wife Jan, grandchildren, Cory, Caitlin, Jacob, and Haley, and great grandchildren Isabella and Ty. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Melba Rea Ferlin, his 4 sisters Rose Miller, Mary Brown, Melba Lile and Darlene LeBlanc.

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Paul Ferlin

February 27, 1938 - August 9, 2024