Paul A. Bailey

Paul A. Bailey, 72, of Mason City, died Tuesday, February 6, 2007 at his home. Funeral services will be held 2 PM Wednesday (February 14, 2007) at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, with Pastor John W. Bailey officiating. Interment will be at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason City. Visitation will be from 4PM ? 7PM Tuesday (February 13, 2007) at Major Erickson Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service. Paul was born February 18, 1934 to John W. and Delma (Akeson) Bailey, in Mason City, IA. He graduated from Mason City High School, St. Olaf at Northfield, MN (with a degree in Choral Music), and the University of Northern Iowa. In December of 1985, Paul married Dianne Grimm. Paul worked at Metal Craft Corporation in Mason City, and also taught choral and instrumental music in Clarion, Goldfield, Clear Lake and Belmond. He enjoyed fishing, photography, calligraphy, collecting watches & pens, writing short stories, and writing, arranging & composing music. He also loved dogs. Paul was a member of Our Savior?s Lutheran Church, NRA, and a choral director for S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. He was involved in the community chorus. His survivors include his son: Paul A Bailey and wife Nancy of Mason City, IA; one grandchild: Stephanie Bailey of Ankeny, IA; one brother: John Bailey and wife Karen of Marion, IA. He is also survived by Diane Bailey, nieces, nephews, and his dog and trusted companion ?Zee?. He was preceded in death by his parents, and an infant brother Arthur R. Bailey.

Visitation:
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue on February 13, 2007 (map/driving directions) 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue on February 14, 2007 (map/driving directions)

Service:
2:00 PM at 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue on February 14, 2007 (map/driving directions)