Leland Arvid Earl Paulson

September 30, 1932 ~ October 12, 2025

Leland A.V. Paulson, 93, George, IA, was called to his Heavenly Home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday night, October 12, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Home, in George, IA.

Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 20, 2025, at the Tabernacle Baptist Church, George, IA.  Funeral Services will begin at 11:00 a.m., followed by interment at Woodlawn Cemetery in Sioux Falls, SD. The Funeral Service will be available to be viewed by livestream. To watch from the TBC website, click HERE. To watch from Youtube, click HERE.

Leland Arvid Earl Paulson was born on September 30, 1932, in Sioux Falls, SD to Earl and Gladys (Tilleskjor) Paulson. Leland grew up in Sioux Falls during his growing up years and into young adulthood giving his life to Jesus Christ at a young age. His mother was a Bible College teacher which impacted his own life, increasing his interest in the Bible. Leland was a gifted musician, playing the vibraharp, upright string bass, and the piano, as well as singing tenor in the choir. In his late teens, he was asked to lead congregational worship in the church services. It was at church that Leland met Mary Louise Synhorst. She was a versatile musician playing the piano and organ as well as singing soprano beautifully. It was in their late teens after graduating from high school, that they both began studies in the Christian Workers Institute in Sioux Falls, SD.

Leland and Mary Lou were married on July 27, 1953. Leland served as a church radio broadcaster, song leader and teacher, while Mary Lou served as the church secretary. While at a pastors’ conference in 1959, Leland met the Director of Studies at a Bible College in Chicago. He was asked to consider going to Chicago to join the teaching staff at Chicago Bible College. Leland and Mary Lou prayed about this opportunity and Leland accepted. That fall began a rewarding 23 years of Christian educational teaching and mentoring. In the early 1980’s, Leland served as Pastor of Duluth Gospel Tabernacle for 9 years. He then served as interim pastor in various churches as needed before retiring to George, IA in the early 2000’s. Following Mary Lou’s passing in October of 2021, Leland moved to the Good Samaritan Society in George, IA. Over the last several years, Leland’s health began to fail.

Leland will be greatly missed by his three children, Orlan (Rosa) Paulson, Fort Worth, TX, LeAnn Riveness, Mt. Prospect, IL, and John Paulson, Superior, WI; brother, Larry (Judy) Paulson, Edgerton, MN; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many dear friends. 

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