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Joe Pace Obituary
Memorial service: 10 a.m. Saturday in the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church, 800 W. Fifth St., Fort Worth.
Memorials: Should friends desire, memorials may be given to The ALS Association, Development Department, 27001 Agoura Road, Calabasas Hill, Calif. 91301, or www.ALSA.org.
Joe Kelly Pace was born Feb. 6, 1945, in Sweetwater and moved with his family to Fort Worth in 1957. He graduated from Arlington Heights High School in 1963 and received a B.S. from Southern Methodist University in 1967. Following college he served in the Air Force Reserves.
Joe was president of J.C. Pace Holding Co. and Kimbell Inc., business entities owned and operated by him and his family.
At the family ranches in Saratoga, Wyo., and Sweetwater, he was able to fulfill his love for the ranching life and the cattle industry. His remains will find their final resting place at these special locations.
Traveling between ranches and business interests, Joe was able to pursue his passion for flying, having obtained his pilot's license at the age of 16. Commitment to family and friends was a high priority in Joe's life. His insights, humor and common-sense approach drew Joe to a wide variety of acquaintances and lifelong friends.
His civic and philanthropic activities included serving as a director of the Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show; member of the Western Stock Show Association of Denver, Colo.; director of the Texas Travel Industry Association; director of the Southern Region of Boy Scouts of America; director of Convention and Visitors Bureau of Fort Worth; and a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity, the Exchange Club of Fort Worth and Jewel Charity Ball.
He received the Chi Rho Award from the YMCA, the Silver Beaver Award and Silver Antelope Award from Boy Scouts of America, and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Texas Travel Industry Association.
Joe also served as chairman of the Challenge for Children Campaign of Fort Worth Children's Medical Center and chairman of the Moncrief Radiation Center; president of Boy Scouts of America - Longhorn Council, Boy Scout Foundation - Longhorn Council, Fort Worth Children's Hospital, Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Young Presidents Organization and Texas Travel Industry Association; vice president of Metropolitan YMCA; trustee of Southern Methodist University and Van Cliburn Foundation; and board member of Fort Worth Symphony, Perkins School of Theology at SMU and North Texas Commission.
Joe was preceded in death by his mother, Joan Hendrix Pace.
The family wishes to thank Dr. John Burk, Dr. Chris Ewin, Dr. Susan Blue, Dr. Gary Alexander and the CVICU Staff of Baylor All Saints Medical Center.
Survivors: Father, J.C. Pace Jr.; his wife of 40 years, Ann Pace; children, Alexa Pace Schneider and husband, Jay, and J.C. Pace III and wife, Samantha; brother, Gary Pace and wife, Helen; sister, Margaret Sykes and husband, David; grandchildren, J.R., Pace and Lane Schneider; and nieces, Leigh Taylor and husband, Jason, Sarah Lamensdorf and husband, Jonathan, and Jenny Pace and her daughter, Tabitha.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joe Pace
Dick Farr
April 28, 2009
Dear Ann, We have known Joe since Mr. Pace bought the ranches in Wyoming and have seen him there in recent years. Anne and I appreciated his love for the country and his enjoyment of people. We'll miss his great smile! Our thoughts and prayers are with the Pace Family.
April 21, 2009
On behalf of my wife Dora and the R & D Family of colleagues and employees I would like to express our sincere condolences & deepest sympathies to you and your family on the recent passing of Joe Pace. He was very highly respected throughout this community, profession and will be greatly missed.
May God bless you and your family at this difficult time.
Very sincerely,
Ralph Romero
April 20, 2009
Please accept my and my family's condolences.... Joe and I were Fraternity brothers at SMU.... Although I had not talked wih Joe for years, we were good friends at school.... Joe spent some time at our ranch in Roanoke and we had some memorable times.... He was a fine person and I know he touched many lives and will be missed dearly... I wish we would have kept in touch.... Again, my best wishes to your family
Dennis Dicker
Doug Beich
April 20, 2009
My deepest sympathies to the entire Pace family. I treasure the leadership, character--and sharp sense of humor--that Joe brought to so many things. Especially to Traders Village where I was priviledged work for the family for 20 years. His spirit will live on. God Bless you all.
Pace Morehead
April 19, 2009
Our prayers are with you Pace family. I was so sorry to hear about the loss of Joe. I have fond memories of various visits with him in the past and loved engaging him in conversation. We will miss him!
Hazel Frank/Burns
April 18, 2009
Ann, Alexa, JCIII, and all the Pace Family, I'm so sorry for your great loss.
I was blessed to have worked for Joe the 22 years. I loved and respected him and I know the others in our office feel the same. He was a great man.
Mike McCoy
April 18, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Pace family. My condolences are with each of you during your time of loss.
Bob Comolli
April 18, 2009
My condolences to the Pace family. I played with Joe Kelly growing up in Sweetwater. I just saw his obituary in the Star Telegram. Life passes so fast.
Mary Lynn Crow
April 18, 2009
Ann and Family: I am sending my deep sympathy for your great loss. I have such good memories of Joe and my brother Jug Cox from the time they were little boys. You are in my prayers. Mary Lynn (Muff)
Bonnie Solecki
April 18, 2009
So sorry for the loss of Joe Kelly, I have known him since he was a teenager. I was one of the fortunate people that was employed by his wonderful father (J.C.) as Payroll Supv. at Buddies Super Market.
Bonnie P. Solecki
Robert Koger
April 18, 2009
I grew up next door to the Pace's and Joe knew me from 1958 when we moved into our house. Today during the service, Bob Greenman spoke of the fact that Ann, Joe's wife had given him a Harley for their 25th anniversary. Joe had a go-cart when he was younger and I inherited it from JC and Joe in 1964. My father, JI Koger and I rebuilt it numerous times and raced it around our back yard for years. I always kept in touch with Joe Kelly and JC (as I knew them) and Joe will be missed by all of us. Joe will live on in each of us that he touched and the greatest thing we can do is try to lives our lives to the same standard that Joe did. The entire Pace family is and will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Robert Koger
JI Koger
April 18, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I've never known a better man.
Sincerely, Mark Brown
Abilene, Texas
(Village Market, 1985-1990)
April 18, 2009
I am so very sorry about Joe's death. I have known Joe many years as he an my brother, Jug Cox grew up together. Joe was a wonderful man and gave back so much to the community. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family, Lee Cox Cope
Lou Ann & Tom Lipscomb
April 18, 2009
Joe was a wonderful man, great contributor to our community, and good friend. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. We offer our heartfelt sympathy to the Pace family.
Lenny & Kim Trocano
April 18, 2009
Dear Ann, Joe will always be fondly remembered by his friends and employees at Anderson International. Each time Joe paid us a visit he would take the time to stop in and say hi to our office staff and he never missed an opportunity to walk through the shop and shake hands with manufacturing staff. Joe, together with JC and Gary spent a number of summers flipping hamburgers at Anderson company picnics. Joe knew the importance in customer service and product innovation. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time of great sorrow.
Kendall Crowley Condit
April 17, 2009
Alexa and family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you during this time. May God bless you with comfort and warm memories.
Stanley & Annette McFarland
April 17, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jim and Dana Daugherty
April 17, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Cody Morehead
April 17, 2009
Our hearts and prayers are with the Pace family.
Cody & Kathy Morehead
Nancy Millar
April 17, 2009
Our prayers are with you all at this time. Joe was a great man, and will be deeply missed by many, many people who respected his talents and character. I am so grateful for the opportunity of having known him. God bless you all.
Richard Rowe
April 17, 2009
I had the pleasure of knowing Joe from our days together at Monnig Junior High through our graduation together at Arlington Heights. I knew then that he would become a strong leader in the community. His accomplishments confirm my belief. He will be missed by many. My condolences to his family and loved ones.
April 17, 2009
Please know that we are thinking of all of you. Joe Kelly and all of you hold a very special place in our hearts. So sorry for your loss.
Rod and Merry Laine Pace Wetsel, (Sweetwater, Texas)
Paige Pace, Tann and Melissa Pace, Rob Pace (Dallas, Texas)
Kathy Norberg
April 17, 2009
To all family and friends of Joe Pace,
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear husband, son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, father-in-law, friend, colleague and employer. In the course of business, I had phone conversations with him which revealed his kind nature and while very successful and professional, he was warm and unassuming. Please accept my wholehearted condolences for your loss.
Sincerely,
Kathy Norberg
Maralo, LLC - Houston
Mike Baxter
April 17, 2009
Joe was a good man and a pleasure to work with, and to work for. I will miss him greatly.
Patricia MORRISON
April 17, 2009
Dearest Pace Family,
The world will turn a little slower without Joe Pace, yet we will keep him alive with the memories he left us. I feel blessed to have known him.
My deepest sympathy,
Patricia
Barbara and Joe Ansley
April 17, 2009
Dear Ann,
Please take comfort in the knowledge Joe's earthly life is over, but his glorious eternal life has just begun.
Much love,
Barbara and Joe Ansley
Kathleen O'Hearn
April 17, 2009
My deepest sympathy to Joe's family and friends. May warm memories give you comfort in the days ahead. I'll keep all of you in my prayers.
Paulette and John Crumley
April 17, 2009
Ann and the Pace family,
Our sympathy and prayers are with you at this time. Joe will be missed in all circles, and we deeply appriciate his legacy which will be passed on for generations.
Our love and sympathy,
Paulette and John Crumley
Bruce Brown
April 17, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family
You are in our prayers
Vince Vavpot
April 17, 2009
To the family of Joe Kelly Pace. I always enjoyed Joe's visits to Anderson. He always presented a strong interest in our company's growth and the well being of all the Anderson people. His approach was low key, which made you feel comfortable while you held important discussions. He had a way of seeing the better side of issues rather than the negative. Always upbeat and charitable. He will be missed by all. I'm very sorry for your and our loss. Vince Vavpot, Anderson.
J. Ottie Thomas
April 17, 2009
Our sincere condolances. God bless!
J. Ottie & Sandra Thomas
Anderson International
April 17, 2009
Our deepest sympathy in your time of sorrow. The thoughts of many are with you.
Kathy Twardzik
April 17, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you find peace and comfort in the days to come.
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