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Paula Jean Taylor Dunlap

1952 - 2009

BORN

1952

DIED

2009

Paula Dunlap Obituary

Paula Jean Taylor Dunlap, 57, passed away Monday, Nov. 2, 2009.
Funeral: 11:30 a.m. Saturday in Greenwood Chapel. Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Greenwood Funeral Home.
Paula was born Jan. 20, 1952, in Fort Worth to Byron and Emogene Taylor.
Survivors: Husband, Ronald; children, Jeremy Dunlap and wife, Junko, Jennifer Dunlap and Brian Dunlap and wife, Rachel; brothers, Donald Taylor, John Taylor and Doyle Taylor; sisters, Sherry Gruel and Joy Tonn; and grandchildren, Alicia, Ian, Ty and Ivan.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Nov. 6, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Paula Dunlap

Sponsored by Ron Dunlap.

86 Entries

April 11, 2010

April 6, 2010

April 3, 2010

March 14, 2010

February 7, 2010

February 6, 2010

January 2, 2010

January 1, 2010

December 31, 2009

Mom and Daughter - Paula and Jennifer Dunlap

November 12, 2009

Mom and Son - Paula and Brian Dunlap

November 12, 2009

Paula and Ron - Always happy to be together.

November 12, 2009

November 10, 2009

Paula J. Dunlap

November 10, 2009

February 5, 2010

Diane Michaelis

October 31, 2023

I miss her every day.

Jennifer Dunlap

January 20, 2012

Happy Birthday Mom!! I love and miss you sooooo much. There isn't a day that goes by that you are not thought about and missed. I love you very much.
I`ve heard Heaven is such a beautiful place
I close my eyes , I see your beautiful face
I notice you now have a beautiful radiant glow
Beautiful white gown and wings and a halo

God called for you to come home two years ago
I loved you so much, It was so hard to let you go
Yet I knew in Heaven you would not be in pain
I miss you mom and my tears fall like the rain
It was so hard ,The only comfort that I could find
Was for me to picture you in Heaven in my mind

I pictured you there the angels greet you with song
In Gods garden the beautiful flowers just go on and on
I `ve pictured streets of gold, Mansions everywhere
No sorrow, no pain, no problems once you enter there
How wonderful it must be, Heaven must be beautiful
You`re with Jesus and all of your family that went before

Although you`re missed more then you`ll ever know
I still feel your love and your spirit is still here below
I wrote this poem to send, Birthday wishes with love
Your in a wonderful place, You`re in Heaven above
I loved you so much mom, You were one of the best
And God rewarded you, He called you home to rest
Happy Birthday Mom
I Love You

Susan Treadeau

November 26, 2011

You are missed daily from us all. I keep in touch with jennifer and jeremy as much as possible.I should have keep in touch with you like that. You should be smiling down on all your family and be so proud of them all.

Jim Tonn

November 25, 2011

Another Thanksgiving day has come and gone and another Christmas will soon follow, and at every occasion I am reminded of an emptyness we all experiance...the place where Paula once stood in our midst. Yes, others have come and gone, in my own family as well as my in-laws, but none has affected me like the passing of Paula. Yet, although she has passed from this life we still cherish her in our hearts and in our memories. God bless the loved ones she has left behind. I'm thankful for the hope I have in Jesus Christ, that one day I shall see her again.

Jeremy Dunlap

January 20, 2011

Happy Birthday Momma. You are loved and missed every minute. We miss you so much!

Patricia Goss

October 17, 2010

I never met Paula, but I know she must have been a fantastic person. I know her daughter Jennifer and she is a wonderful person herself. Like Mother like daughter.

Diane Michaelis

June 5, 2010

Although we were only sisters by marriage you always felt like a real sister to me. You were always there if/when I needed to talk, caring, loving, supporting everbody, no matter the problem. I will always miss your wonderful smile and look forward to the day we see one another again. We miss you & love you.

Bobby Evans

May 21, 2010

Ron and Family, I am so sorry for your loss and what a terrible loss it is. Paula was a tremendous person as you well know. I lived with Ron and Paula for several years I guess, and knew them quite well. I don't remember Paula ever having a "bad" day. She was always just as cheerful and bubbly as the day before. She was a waitress in those days and was perfect for it, as she brightened everyones day that crossed her path.
I know that there is a lot of pain in her passing, but please know that she is in a better place.

Ron Dunlap

May 9, 2010

Happy Mother's Day,Sweetheart.I love and miss you so very much.You know I always tried to make today one of your very special days.Evey day,every moment we were togehter was always special.Came out to visit with you today,as I do every weekend.Brian,Jennifer and Rachel were with me today.You know Jeremy and Junko would be to if they could.We all love you so much.I think of you every minute of every day.I try to do things as I think you would want me to.Trying to do what I can and hoping that someday we will be together again.All my love always,Ron

Jeremy Dunlap

May 8, 2010

Happy Mother's Day Momma! I think of you daily and wish you were still with us. I am forever grateful to you for all that you did for me throughout my years. I love you dearly and will always yearn to feel you hugs and hear your motherly advice.

Love and miss you,

Jeremy

Jim & Joy Tonn

April 10, 2010

What a lovely tribute this site is to an even lovelier individual. Paula is greatly missed by both of us. We will remember her fondly forever.

Keri Caywood

March 6, 2010

It was a long time since the last time I saw Paula, but she was a great woman. I missed her after I moved. To the Dunlap family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. May your healing be quick and you never forget the wonderful woman she was.

Ron Dunlap

February 14, 2010

Happy Valentine's Day, Sweetheart. You know we never needed a special day to express our love. The hugs that warmed my insides, the kisses that filled my heart with joy. Telling each other every day and night,"I love you." The snuggling every night before falling asleep. Just being together made everyday our Valentine's Day. My heart aches every minute without you. I alwawys felt that no one could ever feel a love like ours. If they did then they to were as blessed as we are. Words alone can't say how much I love and miss you. Without your touch, I am numb. Without your kisses, I am lost. Without the sound of your sweet voice, I am deaf. Today is a day of love and happiness and you are my one true love for all time. Happy Valentine's Day, sweetheart. I LOVE YOU. Ron

Jennifer Dunlap

January 21, 2010

Happy Birthday Mama!!! I know this is late but I wasn't anywhere near a computer yesterday. I thought about you though, as always, only today i couldn't stop. I miss you so much mom and not being able to hug you and see you daily. You were an inspiration mom and you were always there for us, to love and protect us. You put your family first. Thank you for being such a wonderful mother, friend, and teacher. I couldn't of asked for a better one. I love you sooo much and I'm trying to turn my life and become the person I know you would be proud of. I love you so much mom and I miss you more than I show, for I'm trying to be strong for dad. Please watch over us and especially him and pray he realizes you wouldn't want him hurting like this and that your painfree, stressfree and happy with Jesus now and your getting the castle ready for him, but for when God is ready for him. I love you mom, I miss you, And I will see you again up in Heaven. In the meantime, I'm stuck on earth but will make you proud.
Your loving daughter,
Jennifer

Ronald Dunlap

January 20, 2010

Happy Birthday Darling! I love you so very much. This constant ache in the middle of my chest is only a small part of how much I truly miss you. You are my wife, my life, my soul, my best friend and the very reason for my being. I hope you are really in a better place, as so many have told me you are. With your mother and family and are at peace and as happy as possible. I know you will continue to watch over us and protect us as you have always done. Never wanting, never complaining. A loving wife and mother. Losing you and your absence is the hardest thing I've ever had to endure. I will love you and miss you for all the rest of my days. I pray every day that someday we will truly be together again in another place for all eternity. Your Loving Husband.

Jeremy Dunlap

January 20, 2010

Happy Birthday Momma! I love and miss you very much; I know you are always with us in love and spirit, and you will forever be in my thoughts and prayers.

DON

January 5, 2010

EVEN BEFORE THE RECENT PASSING OF MY OWN MOM,PAULA WAS DEFINATELY MY SECOND MOM AS WELL AS FRIEND. YOU COULD SPILL YOUR HEART TO HER AND SHE ALWAYS RESPONDED WITH 100% MOTHER WISDOM. HEARTS ARE BROKEN RIGHT NOW BUT WILL MEND WITH THE BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES WE ALL HAVE OF ONE OF GODS LITTLE ANGELS.

DONNIE

Judy Wilshire

December 20, 2009

Ron & family, I was so shocked to hear of
Paula's passing. The memories of our time
together at Kip's Big Boy is many. Years
pass so fast. May God sustain you thru this time. In Jesus' Name, Judy

Tommy West

November 15, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Stacy Lytle

November 12, 2009

Dear Ron, Jeremy, Jennifer & Brian:
I was in shock after hearing the news about Paula. I couldn't believe this tragedy happened. I am deeply sorry for your loss and I hope that each one of you will accept the lord into your heart and ask him for forgiveness of your sins. So when it is your time to go be with the lord, you will also be with your mother and wife. My prayers are with all of you in this time of sorrow.

Alicia Davis

November 11, 2009

Paula was an amazing woman. She is missed every day by everyone here at her home away from home. When you spend as much time with someone as giving and loving as Paula, you can't help but become an extended family. The office and my heart definitely have a void without her. My family's thoughts and prayers are with you all.

AD

November 9, 2009

Jennifer,

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you
and your family.

The Dowdy Family
Stacy, Todd, Josh, Pat & Allen

Carol Taylor

November 8, 2009

Dear Ron and Family, I understand how hard the shock of all this has been for you. God WILL see you through, but you will always carry her memory and you WILL see her again. I am praying for you and so are more people than you can imagine.
Love from Carol Taylor (Jack's widow)

David and Shawna Taylor

November 7, 2009

There are no words to describe the loss we feel. We love you all so very much. You have been the laughter to our tears and smiles to our frowns. You were always uplifting and offered a helping hand without even being asked. You, Paula are an amazing woman, and even though it hurts,we will remember you for the wonderful woman that you have always been. Ron,Brian and Jennifer as well as the rest of the family,we want you to know that we love you dearly and we will keep you in our prayers and in our hearts always. If you need anything PLEASE let us know.

Ronnie Long

November 6, 2009

Paula meant very much to me over the last 10 + years. She could handle every thing and every body that came into the office. Paula was always in a good mood regardless how she might feel. She will be missed dearly by the entire staff and especially me.

Mary Zapata

November 6, 2009

Paula there are no words to describe how much I miss you. I miss your "Good Morning Mary". I know someday we will see each other again, so for now you are on a nice vacation. As for your family my prayers are with them now and forever.

Lisa West

November 6, 2009

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

November 6, 2009

To Paula's Family,
Although we have not met Paula in person, we will dearly miss her. Paula was always the bright spot in our day and made us smile each and every time we talked to her.
Our prayers are with you now and always.
Pat, Sandra, Thelma,DB,and Ilse.
The staff at Immediate Bail Bonds

Peggy Eagan

November 6, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Susan Treadeau

November 6, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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