Paul Alan Thompson

Dear Paul,
You were our friend, for what seemed like such a short time, from Belvidere, to Orchard St. To South Carolina...Steve and I were so impressed by your kindness. We will always remember the great times we had, and your hospitality was second to none, we want to thank you and Nancy for the wonderful memories. Love you to the moon and back...Say hi to everyone in heaven, save us a god seat! Love Steve and Chickie and family

Dear Uncle Paul,
You were one of my two favorite uncles. I keep in my heart such wonderful memories of being with you and Aunt Dorothy and the girls when I would visit my Grandma in Chico when I was a child. You made my time away from my family so comfortable and fun. I will miss you so much.

Much love (and say hi to my Dad),

Your Niece, Jane

My husband, Leon, and I will miss having our fun and story-filled dinners with Paul and Helen. I've know Paul for as long as I can remember. My mother, Ellen Cope Flynn, loved Dorothy and Paul so much. I can remember them at my often-party-giving mother's "events." I remember also spending some of those "lunches" at The Firehouse as my uncles were the owners. After I grew up, moved away, got married and moved back to Sacramento, I was often in touch with my mother's old friends (even after she passed away). Paul was all, and so much more, of the descriptions at the lovely services yesterday. I know how much I loved him (and beautiful Dorothy) and know all the reasons why other people loved him as well. I send loving thoughts to all his beautiful family. Affectionately, Janet Flynn Diodoardo

I love you Papa.

A true giant. Met Paul in the early 80's during my stints as intern and then news assistant @ KCRA & KOVR. I hosted an AM talk show @KRCR in Redding while he was in Chico, so we were able to visit. He advised:" put down the note cards & listen" I still think of him when watching TV shows w/hosts & note cards. He also liked that I shared his daughter's name. My deepest sympathy to your family.

Dear Sandy, Nancy and Linda -- I am so saddened to see that we've lost your Dad. He and your Mom were so good to me when I used to hang out at your house years ago. This photo shows his sweet smile. Please know that I send you my love and a big hug through this. I know Paul will be deeply missed indeed. -- Nan Nichols Crussell