20080518 Paul E. Causey, 81, of Westminster Obituary

Paul E. Causey, 81, of Westminster Obituary

Paul E. Causey, 81 of Westminster died Sunday May 18, 2008 at the Carroll Hospital Center from congestive heart failure.

Born September 12, 1926 in High Point, NC he was the son of the late Charlie Leslie Causey and Ila Morgan Causey.

He was the husband of Elinor Argenbright Causey his wife of 60 years.

Before retiring he was a teacher from 1950 to 1981, in North Carolina, Virginia and Maryland teaching Physical Education and Health, Math, then after Sputnik, Science.

He taught at West Middle, Westminster Junior High, and Westminster High School in Carroll County.

He was a B.A. major in Biology and physical Education from Elon College in NC, graduate studies and Masters Equivalent at various universities (Northern Illinois U., Northeastern U., Lincoln U. and University of Maryland).

He coached football, basketball, baseball, track and field and was a line coach at Westminster High School and Athletic Director at King George High School in Virginia.

He was raised a Quaker/Friend; and joined Grace Lutheran Church in 1958.

He was a member of the Elks, Masons (Tobasco 271 in his home state of North Carolina), Carroll County Retired School Personnel Association, Maryland Retired Teachers Association, National Retired Teachers Association, AARP, "Lifelong Democrat," member of Iota Tau Kappa fraternity at Elon College.

He served as the legislative Co-chairman of the CCRSPA and was Chief Democratic Judge in his home precinct 7-1 for many years, was a volunteer for Meals On Wheels.

He served in the Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theater.

He enjoyed playing and watching nearly all sports, gardening in his rose garden with 41 bushes, cooking, reading, traveling, art and going to the Charles Town Races.

Surviving besides his wife is daughters; Jennifer Causey Breen of Media, PA, Donna Sue Causey Bongardt and husband Chuck of New Freedom, PA, grandchildren; Morgan Heather Wayne, Eric Causey Wayne, Susan Breen Irwin and husband Brian, Alexander Mark Bongardt and Coleman Benjamin Bongardt, great granddaughter, Haley Lynn Irwin and dear pal; James Bongardt.

He was predeceased by son; Mark Ewell Causey in 1971, son-in-law; Joseph Breen, brothers; Chester Ray Causey, William Garland Causey and Sylvester Newlin Causey.

Memorial services will be held on Sunday May 25, 2008 at 2 PM at Grace Lutheran Church, 21 Carroll St., Westminster with his pastor the Rev. Martha W. Clementson officiating.

Arrangements by the Fletcher Funeral Home, 254 E. Main St.,Westminster.

Memorial contributions may be made to Carroll Hospice, 292 Stoner Ave., Westminster, Md 21157, Grace Lutheran Church Building Fund, 21 Carroll St., Westminster, MD 21157, Meals On Wheels, 225 Clifton Blvd., Westminster, MD 21157 or to Fisher House Foundation, 1401 Rockville Pike, Suite 600, Rockville, MD 10852.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fletcherfuneralhome.net