Paul P McPherson

CLARKSTON, WA: Paul Philip McPherson passed away at his home in Clarkston with his family by his side. He had battled Parkinson’s disease for the last several years. Paul entered through heaven’s gates on April 2, 2024 just 2 days before his 83rd birthday. He was born to Lee and Faith (Vince) McPherson in Lewiston, Idaho. Paul began working at his dad’s Lewiston grocery store when he was 5 years old. He moved with his family to the middle fork of the Clearwater River and attended Kooskia Elementary School. Later he helped his dad build a log home on Sutler Creek. The family moved back to Lewiston, and he graduated from Lewiston High School in 1959.

On September 13, 1959 he married his high school sweetheart Janice Augir. They would have celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary this summer. Paul and Janice owned and operated Scotty McPherson’s grocery store in Lewiston. They lived in Clarkston and had 4 children. After selling their business, they moved to Palouse and Pierce before settling down in Clearwater. Paul and Janice owned McPherson’s Food City in Stites where he became well known for his exceptional meat cutting ability. The whole family worked together as they created a successful business and life. After 20 plus years, they sold the store and moved back to Clarkston where he continued to work part time as a meat cutter.

Paul enjoyed dirt biking, snow catting, getting firewood, picking huckleberries and creek fishing. He was an avid runner and loved his walks right up to the last few weeks of his life. He enjoyed life, made people laugh and could strike up a conversation with anyone.

Paul loved the Lord which made him an amazing family man and role model. He was fun and goofy “Grandpa Mc” to the 14 grandchildren and 41 great grandchildren. He is survived by his devoted wife Janice, daughters, Betsy (Tim) Denton of Gainesville, TX, Dixie (Danny) Schwartz of Grangeville. Sons Jon (Shelley) McPherson of Clearwater, Tim (Beverly) McPherson of Clarkston, WA.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Ursel, Richard and Vernon McPherson.

A funeral service will be held Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 11:00 am at the Grangeville Church of the Nazarene, 515 West North 2nd Street. The service will be followed by a meal and time to reminisce. Interment will take place at Clearwater Cemetery later that day. Arrangements are under the direction of the Blackmer Funeral Home, Grangeville. Send condolences to the family at blackmerfuneralhome.com.

Family suggests donations be made to the Samaritan’s Purse.

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