John C. Paulson, 78, of Laurel died March 11, 2007 in Billings. Mr. Paulson was born Jan 12, 1929 to John and Genevieve Paulson in Forsyth. He had lived in Miles City for many years and had worked at Pine Hills School, Fort Keough and the Miles City Livestock Center. In 1970 he married Violet Thomsen, the couple later moved to Billings where he worked for P.A.Y.S until he retired. John enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He loved his family and friends and especially his granchildren. Mr. Paulson is survived by his wife Vi; children Mark Paulson and Linda Fitz of Miles City; step-children, Ole (Linda) THomsen of Prescott, AZ; Roxy (Sterling) Silver of Miles City; Ray THomsen of WA; Kym Olson of Miles City; Jodi (Tim) Wombolt of Laurel; 14 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. For those who knew John, it is no surprise he requested that there be no services. Memorials may be made to the charity on ones choice.