Sidney David Pactor

Sidney Pactor Obituary

Pactor, Sidney David Passed away peacefully on April 9, 2009. David was born on August 4 , 1915 in Vincennes, IN, the youngest of seven children. He enlisted in the US Army in 1942. His troop transport passed through Pearl Harbor exactly one year after the December 7, 1941 attack. He served in and around Khorramshahr, Iran, supporting the supply routes into the Soviet Union. He moved to Dallas shortly after the war and has been a Texas resident until the time of his death, living in the Dallas area and Longview. David was a treasured father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend to all of those who had the pleasure of sharing him over the many years. His true love and passion throughout his life was quite simply his family and friends; it was in evidence every day of his life through his gentle and compassionate nature and personality. David is survived by children David & Carole Pactor, Sidney & Barbara Pactor, Alan & Roz Pactor, Joni & Jerry Lundy, Larry & Susan Schor, Mark & Ruthie Schor, and Liz & Eddie Robertson. Poppi also loved and enjoyed his grandchildren Elizabeth & John Jones, David & Avit Pactor, Josh Pactor, Nicole & Michael Graham, Crystin Pactor, Julian Schor, Aviv Schor, Adam Schor, Kevin Paul, Eric Paul, Meredith Schor, Wendy Schor, Joe Schor and Sam Schor and his great-grandchildren Haylie Graham and Alanis Pactor. Special nieces and nephews in David's life were Bobbie Cohen, Lynne & Gary Wachter, Michael & Barbara Pactor, Beverly & Bruce Laves, Pris & Stan Salpeter, Jeff & Karen Gelfand, and Felice & Bill Aisenberg. Graveside services will be held at Shearith Israel Cemetery, 4634 Dolphin Rd, Dallas TX on Sunday, April 12, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in David's memory to The American Heart Association (donate. americanheart.org), The Gladney Center for Adoption (adoptionsbygladney.com), The Morningstar Foundation in Arizona (www.rmr.org), or a charity of your choice.

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Published by Dallas Morning News on Apr. 11, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Sidney Pactor

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Debbie Pactor Rice

April 27, 2009

Dear Alan, Joni, Sid and David,
You father taught me lessons in the few short visits we had. The first was when he and Aunt Celia came for Sandy's Bar Mitzvah. Several times I noticed them holding hands, and I didn't know adults showed affection in front of others.
He always spoke of his children with love and pride. It seems to be the Pactor way to see the good in our children.
Another thing Uncle Davey did was give me a little counseling. When he came for Daddy's 80th birthday, I had recently separated. Being the only one of my siblings whose marriage didn't work, I made some comment. He took me into another room, and we talked, and he assured me that I would find someone else. It wasn't just that he told me this, but that cared about my feelings. There will always be a special place in my heart for my sweet Uncle Davey.
Debbie

Lisa Sands

April 27, 2009

Great Uncle Davey was my Grandfather's youngest brother and I remember his many visits and how much love and respect all the brothers had for each other. It was endearing to know I came from a family who cherished each other. It is this great love which has inspired me all my life to remain close with aunts and uncles and cousins. I will remember Uncle Davey fondly as his memory and the memory of my dear grandfather and uncles and aunts remain in my heart. My condolences to the immediate family.
Sincerely,
Lisa Sands (Irving and Esther Pactor's granddaughter)

Marlene Lew

April 26, 2009

To my cousins,
I was only a tiny child but I remember Uncle Davey in his khaki uniform when he came to stay with us for a while after he came home from the war. I always loved his great warm smile which was never seemed to leave him.
May his memory always be a comfort to all who knew him.
Love, Malka

Judy Kopelman

April 11, 2009

Joni,

My heartfelt sympathy to you and everyone whose lives our "Poppy" touched ...he was certainly a Father to me too and I loved him dearly...he will be deeply missed but I will always cherish our precious memories please take care and keep in touch....I love you Baby...Judy Kopelman

Tom May

April 11, 2009

Joni,

To you and your entire family, Becca, Jordan and I wish to convey our deepest sympathies for the passing of your father. I have such fond memories of seeing your dad whenever I would come into town. He was always so kind to me, and was always interested in what I was doing. As a fellow veteran, I will always feel a special kinship with him. My best wishes to you and all your loved ones.

Tom May

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