Paul Idleman

I had no particular reason to search for Paul. He and I were best buddies in junior high school (Jefferson Jr High Jaguars). Paul was a wonderful friend. We lost touch during our college and professional years. I'd heard he was in Colorado for a few years and returned to Champaign to further pursue his lifelong cultural interests.. Paul and his Mother were special people in those years. I'm so sorry to belatedly hear about Paul's passing. He was humorous and caring during those years...

I only now discovered the passing of my friend, Paul Idleman. I got to know Paul when I was in a band that Paul took a great interest in back in the mid-70's. He began visiting our concerts and offered us great encouragement. I soon started my own personal friendship with Paul and visited him often at his home in Hazlecrest. Paul even helped me record several of my own songs at his home during that period. I lost track of Paul when he moved to Colorado, but often thought of him and wondered...

I miss you grandpa I hope you like it in heaven.I knew you for only 4 years and Erin only new you for 2 years.I will always love you.You were a grate grandpa. your grand children,Peyton and Erin

Sue,

Just thinking of you and Paul on his 60th Birthday (2009). Have been thinking of him more and more as time passes. We had many good times and I miss his humor and good nature. He always had good things to say about everone never a mean word. I have been trying to do better about how I live my life and he was an inspiration, but I didn't know it at the time. We all miss him very much. I'm happy the his work goes on and we are able to see it from time to time.
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Sue,
I just found this entry. For so many years I've wondered about where you were and how you were doing. I'm happy you married a man that seems so wonderful, but I'm saddened you lost him at such a young age.
Please write if possible. I would love to hear from you after so long.
Sincerely,
Dennis Herttua

"A true friend will see you through when others see that you are through."

Robert Louis Stevenson's quote nicely states the kind of friendship experienced with Paul and Sue. I met Paul in 1990, collaborating with him on the posters he produced at that time. Pikes Peak, North Face proudly hangs in my home, and I smile every time I visit the Garden of the Gods Trading Post where it's mounted on a wall. Being a fellow transplanted Illinoian, we quickly went from a business relationship to...

Paul was one of the kindest and talented people I have ever met. Every time we were able to get together was an enjoyable experience. He will be deeply missed, my prayers go out to Sue and the family.

My thoughts and prayers go out to Sue and her family. Paul was such a special person to me. His kindness after my brothers death (giving me special pictures he had taken of Red)will never be forgotten. Paul will always be in my heart. Love, Janet

God blessed Paul with loving family and friends. He was willing to share his love with many; passion and wit are repeatedly attributed. All souls have much in common yet there is a sense of great opportunity lost upon one's passing. I enjoyed witnessing his enthusiam for the Class of '67 display at the historical museum.
Condolences
Bob Quinlan