SUPERIOR

Paul J. Heaslip, 75, of Superior, and formerly of Esko, died Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at his residence.

He was born August 22, 1934 in Duluth, son of John and MaryAnn
(Pavlas) Heaslip.

On October 14, 1952 he married Helen Curry in Duluth, Minnesota.

Paul was an iron worker and a member of Ironworker's Local #563, Duluth.

He was also a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council # 1208 (4th Degree), Animal Rescue Federation, Lake Avenue Loafers, Habitat for Humanity and Maranatha Academy volunteer.

Preceding him in death were his parents; daughters, Sue Heaslip and Patty Heaslip; infant sons, Donald and David Heaslip; grandson, Douglas Scouton; sisters, Mary Lou Jordan, Irene Senarighi, Marion Furtman and Betty Peterson; and brothers, Richard, John and Michael Heaslip.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Helen; daughter, Mary Ann (Stuart) Stariha, Superior; sons, Paul Ryan Heaslip, St. Cloud, Minnesota and Tom (Sue) Heaslip, Fairbault, Minnesota; 8 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; sisters, Florence Jeanette, Janesville, Wisconsin and Tess O'Leary, Carrol, Iowa; brothers, Patrick (Jan) Heaslip and James (Margaret) Heaslip, both of Duluth, Minnesota; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday, February 5, 2010 at Downs Funeral Home, 1617 N. 19th Street, Superior, and from 12:30 until the 1:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Superior. The celebrant will be Reverend Father James Tobolski.

Interment will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Carlton, Minnesota, at a later date.

Pallbearers will be Paul's nephews, John, Jeff, Bruce, Brian and Kevin Heaslip, and Steve Running.

If you would like to send condolences or sign the online guestbook, please visit www.downsfh.com.