Paul Raymond Webster

Paul Raymond Webster was born on October 19, 1938 in Gravois Mills, MO, in the Ozark's, to Earl and Lola Webster, one of seven children.

During his last days, Paul was visited by his only grandson Tucker Pauley and wife Madeline Pauley. His only granddaughter, Paige Bolton spoke to him by phone, as he listened to her voice. He was also visited by a nephew, Danny Webster, the oldest son of his oldest brother, Billy Webster. His friend Dr. Shuey and his wife Kelly, who he adored. His longtime friend Linda Batton called and spoke to him. His step-daughter Karen German, a friend Bill Calvin, Levi Harmon and Easton Harmon, who he considered bonus grandchildren and their father Mike Harmon. His longtime friend Judy Owen and her two daughters, Mary Harmon and Julie McKay and Whitney Bloom, who he also considered a bonus granddaughter. His daughter's Priest, Father Rocha, visited him twice and administered the Anointing of the Sick, the Apostolic Pardon, forgiveness of sin and anointed him free of sin. His only daughter and her husband, were with him every day, for six days, while he spent his last days in an ICU room, at Saint Luke's East Hospital, Lee's Summit, MO.

At the time of his last heartbeat, on August 28, 2025, his daughter and son-in-law were by his side. At the time of the cleansing of his body by the ICU Nurse and the removal of his body from the hospital room, by Security, his daughter was with him. When they turned left down the hospital hallway and his daughter could no longer be with him, she turned right and walked the other way, down the hallway and out of the hospital. His daughter continued to tell him, "Love you dad, you were always enough".

Paul was survived by his only child, daughter Shannon (Webster) Pauley, son-in-law John P. Pauley, Jr., his only granddaughter Paige (Pauley) Bolton, husband Coach Kyle Bolton and soon to be, great-granddaughter Baby Bolton, his only grandson Coach Tucker P. Pauley, wife Madeline (McCrary) Pauley.

He was preceded by his wife Patricia (O'Day) Webster, his parents, father Earl Webster and mother Lola (Fish) Webster, a brother Billy Webster, wife Josephine Webster, a sister Thelma (Webster) Collier, husband Bill Collier, a brother Doug Webster, wife Bobby Webster, a sister Louella (Webster) Anderson, husband John Anderson, a sister Cora Mae (Webster) Street, husband Dale Street, a sister Joni (Webster) Harrison, husband Johnny Harrison. Two nephews, Gene (Hotrod) Webster and Chuck Webster, a niece Lolita and a great nephew Russ.

Paul was also survived by many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. He was close with his nephew Danny Webster and enjoyed great story telling and conversation with him.

Paul lived a full life of many accomplishments, a Dental Technician and successful business owner of his own Dental Lab, Webster Dental Lab, located in Blue Springs, MO, until his retirement.

He worked hard from his early ages, driving an ice truck in the Ozark's during his teenage years, acting as a guide for "the tourist" on the Lake of the Ozarks, cleaning the catch and filleting the fish for "the tourist" after guiding them for hours on the lake, selling newspapers on the street corners in Kansas City, MO, in his later teen years and early 20's. He worked for "Old Man Dysart" at Dysart Dental Lab, in his 20's, doing pick up and deliveries at dentist's offices, on foot through the streets of Kansas City, MO.

Paul married the love of his life, in 1958, Patricia (Pat) and supported her in raising three of her daughters, Karen (Hibdon) German, Patsy (Hibdon) Marshall and Sue (Hibdon) Latham. They shared in the birth and also raising of their only child together, Shannon, until Pat's passing on December 26, 1968. He converted to Catholicism when he and his wife were married and always appreciated the Catholic faith. Paul directed the Passion Play during Christmas, Pat played the part of Mary Magdalene, at the Catholic Cathedral in Kansas City, MO, during their years together.

Paul enjoyed adventure and creating life experiences, owning speed boats, boats, fishing, hunting, love of cars, fast and antique cars, playing pool, owning small farms, fondness of horses, owning his own at one time, duck hunting, President at one time of a Duck Club, raising small herds of cattle and other farm animals, cutting wood, an amazing craftsmen, reading, Louis L'Amour books his favorite, his love of westerns, history, his Cherokee Indian Heritage and antiques was abundant. Paul loved cutting wood in the winter, when the snow would fall he would stand by the bonfire he built and reminisced on life.

Paul and his longtime friend Judy, shared many laughs, travels in his truck, grilling steaks by his hand-built he shed/shack by the pond on his farm. They enjoyed their home at one time, on Old Pink Hill Road, Oak Grove, MO and the cabin they previously owned, on Cut Foot Sioux Lake in Minnesota, Eagles Nest Lodge. He loved catching Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskie and Lake Trout on Lake Winnibigoshish as well, but not a fish eater, just the catch. They enjoyed mushroom hunting, the find, the frying and eating. He was fond of her Minnesota family members and enjoyed spending time with them, as well as his dear friend Marlene Lundergard.

Paul was very proud of his Granddaughter Paige and his Grandson Tucker. He spoke of them often to his friends and family and all of their accomplishments.

Paul enjoyed spending time with friends and family, sharing jokes, telling stories, driving back roads, birds, nature, the sound of frogs at night in the summer, cooking (Paul's Potato Salad was known), baking (his dream bars were his specialty), Merle Haggard, Charlie Rich, Barbara Streisand, Neil Diamond, old country music, hosting Christmas Eve Open Houses and his favorite, a Christmas Beer Tree. He was very witty, sharp minded, always processing life and the next project he would start, that kept him strong and moving in his life.

He liked to celebrate a hard day's work on his farm, with a beer, glass of wine or a cocktail in the evening, his favorite a good bourbon or a gin and tonic. He enjoyed the quiet of his small farm, where he continued to work and live life enjoying the outdoors.

Paul Webster, a great story teller, full of knowledge and wisdom, will be missed. He was saved, at peace, he is home with Jesus, reunited with his wife, others he loved and telling lots of stories. His blue eyes will forever be remembered.

He was loved and more than enough.

Love you, Dad.

Psalm 147:3

Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, Missouri