Paul-Wadley-Obituary

Paul Wadley

Ventura, California

1948 - 2009

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Ventura surfer Paul Wadley passed away July 13, 2009 after a 2 year heroic battle with lung cancer. Born January 7, 1948 in Los Angeles, CA Paul lived a full life and loved to travel the world. He lived in Santa Cruz for over 20 years before finally choosing Pierpont Beach in Ventura as...

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Uncle Paul,
I had so much fun spending time with you this summer. We watched movies, talked about our young lives, listened to music. Ate cookies, and you told me many funny stories that I will remember for the rest of my life on this earth. See ya when I get there!!
Love,
Carol Jaramillo

Paul was the kind of neighbor that people wish for. The first day I moved to Pierpont he came over, introduced himself, and explained the ways of the neighborhood.

He was already ill by the time I got there but still put on a happy face and made the most of his days. Between Sadie, his horse, his son, and ALL the friends he had I'd say he was pretty well loved.

I loved hearing his stories and all the crazy remedies he had for different things. I only wish I would...

Paul,
You often said “I can’t stay in one place, I have Gypsy in my blood”. And you have proved it right. You made a lot of friends wherever you went, and I see that you have touched many hearts as you traveled through your life. You were traveler, dreamer and also challenger. You have kept yourself busy with a lot of projects. It was music, surfing, softball, yoga, write book, learn another language etc. etc. Through all these you were always seeking for inner peace, and it has...

Paul, I promise, we will take the best care of Sadie and love her for you.
Someday you will meet again.

A true Surfer and Keeper of our beautiful "Blue" Ocean. Paul will be missed by all. Let us all lite a blue,green candle for him.
Fly high on your board my friend.
nm

To The Wadley Family,
I met Paul at the oncology clinic. He was the most laid backperson i had ever met. While he waited for his appt, we would talk about the the islands and how beautiful they were. He would always bring me magazines of hawaii. He truly had a heart od gold and I will miss him. He is now surfing the the big ocean in the sky where you always have the perfect wave. miss you paul, God bless