Rev. Paul Daniel League

Reverend Paul Daniel League, 77, of Springfield, MO, received his eternal reward on August 16, 2022. He passed peacefully at St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, MO, with loved ones at his side.

Dan was born September 4, 1944, in Wichita, KS, the middle of three children of Paul Byron and Virginia Ingrim League. Along with his parents, Dan was preceded in death by his older sister, Marilyn Ainge, and a grandson in infancy, Andrew League.

Dan grew up in Western Kansas and graduated from Montezuma High School in Montezuma, KS. Despite challenges with dyslexia, he would later graduate from Bethany Nazarene College in Bethany, OK, and after receiving the call to serve in the ministry, graduated from Nazarene Bible College in Colorado Springs, CO.

Dan was united in marriage to Iris Jean Martin on April 2, 1965, and they are blessed with two children and four grandchildren.

Dan began his ministry as a Nazarene Pastor in 1973, and served churches in Missouri, Illinois and Alaska for 28 years. He would later serve 12 years as an Evangelist. In 2001, Dan and Jean moved to Springfield, MO, and were active members of One Life Church of the Nazarene.

Dan leaves his wife of 57 years, Jean; children, Lisa Ann League and Theron Paul League (Heather); grandchildren, Parker, Grayson, Hollyn and Tate; younger sister, Ruthann Clark (Stuart); as well as nieces, nephews, other family members and many friends.

In Liberty, MO, visitation will be held from 1-1:45 pm on Friday, August 26, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 1640 North State Route 291, Liberty, MO. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 pm in Glenridge Cemetery, Liberty.

In Springfield, visitation will begin at 1:00 pm, followed by a memorial service celebrating Dan's life and ministry at 2:00 pm, on Saturday, August 27, at One Life Church of the Nazarene, 3245 South Kansas Avenue, Springfield, MO 65807.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Luke's Hospice House, 3516 Summit Street, Kansas City, MO 64111.

You may share a message with the family or sign an online guest book via www.parklawnfunerals.com. Arrangements: Park Lawn Northland Chapel (816) 781-8228.

In Liberty, MO, visitation will be held from 1-1:45 pm on Friday, August 26, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, 1640 North State Route 291, Liberty, MO. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 pm in Glenridge Cemetery, Liberty.

In Springfield, visitation will begin at 1:00 pm, followed by a memorial service celebrating Dan’s life and ministry at 2:00 pm, on Saturday, August 27, at One Life Church of the Nazarene, 3245 South Kansas Avenue, Springfield, MO 65807.