Paul Christian, 75, died at his home on Oct. 29, 2006 after an extended illness. He was born July 31, 1931 in Memphis, Tenn., to Paul B. and Cara Christian, Sr.

Paul spent 20 years in the U.S. Coast Guard, entering the service in 1949. Paul met Margaret J. “Peggy” Eggiman, the love of his life. They were married in February of 1953 in Los Angeles. Together Paul and Peggy raised four children.

Paul and Peggy moved to Whidbey first in May 1994, then moved away to Bend, Ore., before returning to Whidbey to be close to two of their children.

Paul is survived by his wife Peggy in Oak Harbor; his mother, Cara L.Twiest of Gold Hill, Ore.; his son, Ronald L. Christian with wife Bonnie of Sutter Creek, Calif.; son Duane Christian of Oak Harbor; daughter Cherilyn Swanson of Florida; and daughter Robin L. Dix with husband Leion of Oak Harbor. He also leaves 11 grandchildren, Shannan, Renee, Krista, Jeremy, Dominique, Tami, Brandon, Sean, Christen, Ricky, Jonny and seven great grandchildren, Giovanni, Isaac, Amadeo, Kaylee, Elora, Ceira, and Dominic. Paul is also survived by brothers Jonathan Christian with wife Suzie, David Christian with wife Tish, and Richard Twiest with wife Lynn, and sisters Judy Lowry, Suzanne Woodworth and Mary Beth Robertson with husband Chris.

A gathering of friends and family will be held at Burley Funeral Chapel on Saturday, Nov. 4, at 3:30 p.m. to celebrate Paul’s life. Arrangements were entrusted to Burley Funeral Chapel, Oak Harbor.