Timothy J. Paulson, 65 of Cedar Springs, passed away Monday, September 25, 2017 at his home. Tim was born April 23, 1952 in Fremont, MI the son of Royal Vernon and Elissa (Lewis) Paulson. He worked in carpentry for international ministries in Peru, Mexico and Ecuador. He was the founder of Interpreter Connection Worldwide. He was a pilot, instructor, mentor, discipler, a wonderful father and loving, caring husband. Surviving are his wife, Eunice, whom he married on March 18, 1978; children, Nichi (Jason) Jardine, Ruthie Paulson, Jonathan (Stacy) Paulson, Nano (Sarah) Paulson; grandchildren, Isabel, Gabe, Amani, Eli, Natalie, Ethan, Emily, Gavin and Miles; six sisters; three brothers; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. A memorial service will be held Sunday, October 1 at 2:00 pm at the Cedar Springs High School Auditorium, 420 E. Muskegon St. Cedar Springs. His brother, Thom Paulson will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, Lonnie Armstrong will be receiving monetary contributions for the care and support of national Waorani pastors. Please make checks out to Lonnie Armstrong with Waorani in the memo line. Checks should be sent to Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, P.O. Box 389, Cedar Springs, MI 49319. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs.