Paul Thayer

I met Mr. Thayer when he was 71 and flying the F4U Corsair in the Harlingen Air Show--Confederate Air Force--in fall 1990 when I was a staff writer just out of college working for the Corpus Christi Caller-Times. He was an amazing pilot, handling that Corsair magnificently, inspiring awe in many of us younger people in the crowd. That story was soon published in the Corpus Christi newspaper and I mailed it to him. A week or two later he wrote a note, in his own handwriting, thanking me for...

Ms.Thayer and Brynn, Mr. Thayer was like a father to me and I cherish the times we spent together at the gun range and in his living room listening to him tell stories of his flying adventures! He was truly a great man and I miss him so much!

Margery, it was such a coincidence that I met you in the hall at PHPC, as I was visiting. I was tardy leaving home to travel to Highland Park Presbyterian, so thought I would stop at your church. I so enjoyed seeing you again, and it was a pleasure to meet Brynn. I never thought I would have that privilege! The write-up of Paul was fantastic; my husband, Bill, and I had no idea he had so many honors. He packed more than a lifetime of living into 90 years.

Hope to see you at a Tri...

My sympathies and condolences on the loss of Paul Thayer -- Giant of accomplishment in business in Dallas and the Country.

George R. Schrader
Former City Manager of Dallas
KU Alumnus
Widower of Mary Liz Schrader
Member, Tri-Delta
Member, Rec Board with Marge

Brynn - I am sorry to read of the passing of your dad. You were so much fun and so kind to those of us who pledged Tri Delta under you at Arkansas. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carolyn (Cawthon) Kirk - Denton, TX

Dear Margery:

Not many were original thinkers and leaders like Paul. God Bless you and your family.

Dear Margery:

Not many are original thinkers and leaders like Paul Thayer. God Bless you and the family for your loss.

Brynn - I was deeply saddened when I learned of your loss. Although it has been many years, I'll always remember the dinner I enjoyed with your dad, mother, and yourself. My sincere condolences to you and yours.
Greg