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Carolyn Paulson Obituary
Carolyn Cowgill Paulson
of Fort Worth, Texas
formerly of
Susquehanna, Pa.
Carolyn Cowgill Paulson passed away Thursday, September 18, 2008, in Fort Worth after a long illness. Carolyn was born April 14, 1951, in Susquehanna, Pa. Survivors: Husband of 22 years, Melvin Paulson; daughters, Cynthia Buesing and La Donna Bitz; grandchildren, Matthew and Nicholas Buesing, Malcolm Daily and Devin Bitz; parents, Ralph and Winnie Cowgill; sisters, Barbara Cowgill and Susan Edenfield and husband, Arthur; brother, Fred Cowgill and wife, Cindy; numerous other loving family members and friends.
Memorial Service: 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Matthew United Methodist Church, 2414 Hitson Lane. Memorials: American Diabetes Association.
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Memories and Condolences
for Carolyn Paulson
Darlene Mann
February 25, 2009
La Donna, I know you will forever miss her - may your memories bring you happiness to help overcome the grief.
Beverly Hazelton
September 29, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, ""I welcome you.""
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......""My day was not in vain.""
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Kay Robinson
September 24, 2008
Dear Melvin and family,
I never had the pleasure of knowing Carolyn personally but I knew her through the beautiful words of her sister, Bobbie. When I saw Carolyn's picture, for a moment I thought I was looking at Bobbie. Bobbie has always been very proud of Carolyn and her Ft. Worth family and shared tons of fun stories about all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. May your great memories of Carolyn bring you comfort. Carolyn must have been a dynamite woman and she will live forever in your hearts!
Fern Deason
September 24, 2008
Dear Melvin,
I never had the pleasure of meeting Carolyn, but she was a beautiful lady. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers.
Love from Fern & Willard Deason
Kim Graves
September 24, 2008
Dear Melvin, Aunt Nookie,Uncle Ralph, Susan, Barbara, & Freddie,
I just found out today so please forgive my late entry.
I love you all and have many fond memories of my Yankee cousins! Carolyn just cracked me up. Her direct manner mimicked my own. When I was 16 and in New York with Mom & Dad & Butch, Carolyn treated me as the adult I was so eagerly trying to be. It really meant a lot for a girl who was the very last caboose in a large family. With Vikki when we were young at the ranch and at Renee and Ronnies at the opening of Foster high, I always enjoyed her company. Melvin you were a blessing to her and her family, your dedication to Caroyln was unsurpassed and I know you will have a great void in your life. Cowgill family know that even though miles seperate us and our own busy lives with our children and families, I love you all and think of you often. God bless and keep you.
Love,
Kim
Deb & Tom Porter
September 23, 2008
Mel - while we only met once, I did want to address a message to you directly and say that I know how very much Carolyn loved you. I know that you were the very best, most wonderful part of her adult life. Please know that her extended family sends our deepest condolensces to you during this very sad time. Carolyn will remain in our hearts always.
Deb Porter
September 23, 2008
Dear Aunt Winnie Rhea, Uncle Ralph, Barbara, Susan and Fred,
While we have not seen one another in many years, Mom has always kept me in touch with all of you and most especially Carolyn. I will forever remember and cherish her beautiful smile and dimples. She was truly a bright light in my childhood and she will be missed by so many. May the memories of her wonderful love and sweetness comfort you all.
fred cowgill
September 23, 2008
Hello to all of you. Thanks for caring for my sister Carolyn and her husband Melvin. I have wrestled with this for some time and still don't know if I have my arms wrapped around it. But I do know Carolyn's life had meaning. She meant the world to Melvin and his family. She meant the world to ours. There were many struggles for a long time. But I choose to remember her as the vivacious 14-year-old who took care of her 8-year-old little brother, but never treated him that way. She instead gave me the respect of a young adult and validated me and presented me to her friends the same way. It was the foundation of me being able to successfully enter a very competitive business at a young age filled with older people. She is remembered. And remembered well.
Ron Horvath
September 23, 2008
We are Louisville friends of Carolyn's parents--Ralph and Winnie. Our deepest sympathy is for the entire family. Ron and Gladys Horvath
Ellen & Bob ( Whittemore) Balmer
September 22, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you . Be comforted by all of the good and pleasent memories you have of Carolyn. There are so many childhood memories of years gone by in the"The Cowgill House ". Then all of the memories that were in " The Paulson House".Know that Carolyn is in a better place and will be waiting for all of you!
God Bless all of you!
C.C. Sutphen
September 22, 2008
Dear Uncle Ralph, Aunt Nookie and Melvin.
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
love,
Jim and C.C. Sutphen
Tina Martin
September 22, 2008
Melvin... I remember so well the day you excitedly told me about meeting Carolyn. Your love for her and the excitement about your relationship lit up your face and your life. When the day came that I had the pleasure of getting to meet her, it was thrilling to see how perfectly suited you were for each other and how obvious it was that she had the same love and excitement in her heart for you. Your lives have been a blessing to each other. You, Cindy, LaDonna, the sweet grandchildren, and all her family are on my heart in in every prayer.
Don Box
September 22, 2008
Melvin and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. I will remember her sweet nature and beautiful smile. She was a blessing to you Melvin, and you were her faithful caregiver.
Your forever friend, Don Box
Bob Snoddy
September 22, 2008
Melvin we are sorry about your loss.
We will be thinking of you in the days
ahead. God Bless, your friends
Bob and Clarice Snoddy
Tom Baker
September 22, 2008
Melvin, We feel very sad about your
loss of Carolyn from your life. She was a beautiful and wonderful person that had a very positive influence on the people around her!
Tom and Barbara Baker
Donald Young
September 22, 2008
Dear Friends and Family Members;
I will miss Caroline very much even though we had not seen much of each other over the last few years. I will always treasure the times and phone calls we shared. I hope that her passing will open my eyes with regards to staying in touch with friends and family. Actually it already has.
Susan and Art Edenfeld
September 22, 2008
Thank you, Mel, La Donna and Cynthia for all the love and support you showered on my Sister. This is an exceptionally hard loss for all of us. We love you all deeply.
Charlotte Young
September 21, 2008
Dear Mel and La Donna, My heart aches with both of yours. Thank you for all you have done for and with my darling niece Carolyn.
Ralph and Winnie, God bless you.
Dottie and Bill Geoghegan
September 21, 2008
Our prayers go out to you and your family in this terrible loss. May God give you peace and comfort as you mourn. You have many people in Louisville, Kentucky praying for you. We are friends of the dear parents, Ralph and Winnie. God bless you all. Bill and Dottie Geoghegan
Nan Schuchs
September 21, 2008
Ralph and Winnie, you have my love and prayers at this time of grief, as well as all of Carolyn's family.
Nan Schuchs
Dana Stubbs
September 21, 2008
Ralph and Winnie, please know our prayers are with you at this time. I know she is in a better place and not sick any longer. God Bless,
Helen Chaudoin
September 21, 2008
Sorry for your loss and ours. It is always sad to lose a relative of the Chaudoin familly.
The Chaudoins in West Chicago, Il.
HERMAN & MARY WALLACE
September 21, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Barbara & Donald Baumann-Kennedy
September 21, 2008
Our thoughts are prayers are with you and your family at this time.
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