Paul Vanston

VANSTON, Paul Lynn - Age 84, of Grand Blanc, died Monday, May 11, 2020 at his residence.  Cremation has taken place and a graveside service and celebration of life service will take place at a later date.  Those desiring may make contributions to the Flint Institute of Music, 1025 E. Kearsley St, Flint, MI 48503.

Paul was born April 8, 1936 in Detroit, the son of Wilbur and Virginia (Furse) Vanston.  He was a 1954 graduate of Milford High School and he received a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Michigan State University.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War Era, where he was a member of the Lowry Air Force Base Band.  He married Linda (Miller) Champion Mishall October 11, 2001 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and she preceded him in death June 21, 2019.  Paul had been employed by General Motors and EDS as a Computer Consultant retiring in 1996 after 33 years of service.  He was a pianist his entire life.

Surviving are: his children, Jeffrey Vanston (Toni) of Studio City, CA, Steven Vanston Hoerner (Tony) of Lansing, Elizabeth Hoffman (Lynn) of Saginaw, Wendy Barone (James) of Williamston, Dean Vanston of Petosky, Kerri Messer (Ralph) of Fenton, and Darci Champion of Brighton; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother, Daniel Vanston of Warren.

He was also preceded in death by his parents; also a son, William Hoffman.  Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.