Paul K. Doll

I could never have imagined sitting here at my computer pecking out a farewell to PK. We lived next door to Paul and Mary Anne for what seemed like forever, at the time. Paul somehow reminded you that you were his next door neighbor, nearly every day. Paul and I did a lot together. Golf. Well, I recall the day he called me to tell me We were going to start playing golf and not to worry because he had it all lined up for us to get Everything we needed. And we did. Started at the...

Im not sure when I started calling my Grandpa, PK.. but as an overly observant child, Id guess from his mailing address label. He and MaryAnn wrote often and never missed a holiday or birthday, visited frequently and eventually purchased a 2nd home to be closer to the grandchildren (& grandchildren). I believe he enjoyed that I noticed that small detail in his name styling and yet, never overtly mentioned it. He always encouraged me, to read, eat well-rounded, to educate myself, & even when I...

Tom and I were watching a movie the other night and I kept saying one of the actors reminded me so much of him with the things he said. Then the other day I used his famous line of thats a zero and laughed to myself when I said it. I very thankful that we were all able to go up and see him for Thanksgiving. He looked good and was in good spirts or at least he led us to think that. Him and Maryann were a big part of my life and I sure will miss them, but I am glad they are back together as I...