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WILLIAM E. PAULSON William E. Paulson, age 72, of Parkland, FL. Born on January 19, 1938 in Miami and passed away unexpectedly on January 10, 2011. Bill graduated from Miami Edison Senior High School in 1957, attended the University of Florida and graduated from Embry Riddle Aeronautical Institute with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering. He had a long career in the space and defense industries, beginning his career working on Saturn rockets in Huntsville, AL and retiring from the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Ft. Lauderdale. Bill's priority was his family, and he loved sharing his favorite pastimes fishing, travelling and Gator Football with them. Some of his fondest childhood memories were of fishing in Biscayne Bay and the Florida Keys. More recently he enjoyed fishing with his grandchildren, attending UF football games in the fall and traveling the world, visiting over 20 countries with his wife, children, grandchildren, as well as with his brother and sister and their spouses. A resident of Parkland, FL, he is predeceased by his parents, father, Robert O. Paulson, Sr. (1975); mother, Seva Stellrecht Paulson (1979). Bill will be deeply missed by his wife of 49 years, Vivian Taylor Paulson; daughter, Kimberly Kohner (Michael) of Wellington, FL; son, William S. Paulson (Terri) of Plantation, FL; sister, Shirley Keller of Cocoa Beach, FL; brother, Robert O. Paulson, Jr. (Betty Jane) of Miami Shores, FL; sister, Sandra O'Reilly (Dennis) of Miramar, FL; five grandchildren, Andrew, Laura and Megan Kohner and William T. and Joshua Paulson, and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation, Friday, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, 11:00 AM, January 15, 2011. Interment will follow at Flagler Memorial Park in Miami, FL. Arrangements with T. M. Ralph Plantation Funeral Home, 7001 NW 4 St., Plantation, FL 33317 www.tmralph.com (954) 587-6888 To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries

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Published by The Palm Beach Post from Jan. 13 to Jan. 20, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for William Paulson

11 Entries

January 24, 2011

Bill and I were students at Edison Jr and Sr High. After graduation from Edison we went to different universities and lost track of each other. So sorry to hear of his untimely death. My best wishes to his family. Merle Dimbath

Antonio Garcia

January 17, 2011

I just added a photo of a group of friends at Shadowlawn Elementary School. Bill Paulson is the second from the left, second row. I'm also in the second row, fifth from the left in a white shirt. Bill and I were friends all through Junior, Senior High at Edison and then went together to UF. After he left, I did not hear from him again and always wondered what had become of him. Ironically, we both went into Aeronautical Engineering but I changed to Structural Engineer which I continue to this day. To his family, I express my deepest condolences and express my regrets not having kept up with Bill through out all the years. A few years ago I tried to find out where all the guys in the photo were now through another of our friends, Ken Hammersly, who was Bill's room mate at UF.

Shadowlawn School 1949

Antonio Garcia

January 17, 2011

Buddy

January 17, 2011

Skippy, Skip, Skipster, Mr.P, Mr. Paulson, Bill. Some of the names I had for William E. Paulson. Words can not express the loss of this great and loving man. Everything Mr.P did was for his family and with his family and friends in mind. I now I've been blessed to have known him and his accepting family. I know that he loved me as a son and extended that love to my family, of this I am certain. Life will not be the same without you in it Skippy. You were a father to me as well as my best friend. I love you.

Shannon Alamina

January 14, 2011

Aunt Vivian,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We will miss Uncle Bill.
Love, Shannon

Denise Rossetti

January 14, 2011

To Mrs. Paulson and family. Sending our thoughts and prayers to you at this very difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss.

Raymond and Denise(Van Twuyver) Rossetti.

Fran Turner Hibbert

January 14, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are for Bills family and friends, he will be missed.
Art and Fran (Turner) Hibbert Waynesville, NC

Ross and Susan Smith

January 14, 2011

Vivian - Ross and I so thankful that we saw the two of you when we were there two weeks ago. We had such a good time! Getting the opportunity to visit and catch up. Ross enjoyed his after dinner chat with "Uncle" Billy and watching TV with him before dinner. We will certainly miss seeing him on future trips to Florida. All our love...Ross and Susan

January 14, 2011

To Bill's Family and friends Billy and I went to kindergarden,elementary school,junior high and senior high school
we only lived a few houses apart so we played in the same neighborhood growing up and were in each others houses when not playing outside we had a lot of fun in those years and I carry those memories with me all of my life and are still treasured and are crystal clear I hold Bill with the higest respect as a friend and his accomplishments I will miss him but will never forget him. Best wishes to his family and loved ones.
Bill Young

Bill "working"

January 13, 2011

Bill will be deeply missed by everyone here at Twery's. There is a void here that cannot be filled by anyone else. We will miss all the debates over politics and religion and giving him a hard time for sleeping on the job. He was an excellent person with a heart of gold. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

-Jessica, Leslie and the Twery's family

Heidi

January 13, 2011

Although I have not known you long, I truly enjoyed your company, your humor, and your knowledge. I don't like your driving but you already know that. :) I will always have a place in my heart for you Bill. Work will never be the same.

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