PAUL ATWOOD VICTOR

PAUL ATWOOD VICTOR Paul Atwood Victor, 58, of Liberty, Missouri, passed away August 21, 2024. Family led services will be at 1:00pm, Saturday, September 7, 2024 at the family home, with an open house following until 4:00pm. Please call Church-Archer-Pasley Funeral Home at 816-781-2000 for additional information. In lieu of flowers, consider donations to the Wyandot Center of Kansas City, KS. Paul was born on August 24, 1965 in Kansas City, Missouri and was adopted by loving parents, Frank and Kathleen Victor. He graduated from Barstow High School in KC, MO and then attended the University of Minnesota, Duluth and the University of Kansas before starting a twenty-three year long career as a banker for Norbank. Paul also worked as a contractor for more than 30 years restoring numerous historical properties in downtown Liberty. Paul was a Realtor with RE/MAX for over 10 years, while continuing to remodel and build homes. He married his long-time friend, Carla Schmitz in 2021. Paul had a deep passion for charitable work and serving others. He also volunteered his time and efforts with Wyandot Behavioral Health Network (14 yrs), Paces, Kim Wilson Housing, Robert's Place, Transitions Family Visitations Centers, Synergy Services, CASA, and YMCA. Other facets of his life included Liberty road district commissioner and founding member of Historic Downtown Liberty, where he was named Preservationist of the Year in 2006. His defining characteristic was his open, empathetic, and giving nature. Paul was truly a caregiver at heart and provided for others at every opportunity. He had a strong passion for restoring old cars and growing an impressive library of books. When not in the metro area, you could find Paul on the North Shores of Lake Superior, MN or tending to his family farm in Stockton, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Kathleen Victor; and his sister, Laura Victor. Paul is survived by his wife, Carla Schmitz; his daughter, Kasaundra Victor and her partner Jacob Smith; his step-daughter, Kelsi Schmitz; his sister, Anne Marie Lopez and her husband Joe; as well as many fur babies, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memories of Paul may be shared at www.churcharcherpasley.com, as arrangements are under the direction of Church-Archer-Pasley Funeral Home, 119 E. Franklin St., Liberty, MO 64068; 816-781-2000. Matthew 5:16 - Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.