Paul C. Spickard

SPICKARD-Paul C. Spickard, Our loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away at home on December 16th, 2007. He was predeceased by his wife of 49 years, Darlyn. He is survived by his 8 children; Paula Luttrell, Alyson (Randy) Baca, Philip Spickard, Valerie Hahn, Christianne (Tim) Tanner, Jessica (Todd) Gatlin, Pamela (Mike) Tickey, Jon-Paul Spickard; thirteen grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, sister Jeanne Arnold, brother-in-law, Walter Emerson, and numerous nie ces and nephews. Paul was born in Pasadena in 1934. He served in the Air Force while starting his large family. Paul and his family settled in Duarte where he served in many capacities in Duarte youth sports programs which exemplified his great love for children and where he met many lasting friends. He was also Pacific Southwest Regional director for Babe Ruth league baseball. His professional life in the electronics industry afforded him travels around the world with his wife, which they both appreciated and enjoyed immensely. Paul lived his life with zeal. He took great pride in watching his children and great-grandchildren's sporting events and all of their achievements. He found relaxation in reading and crossword puzzles. He found excitement in golfing, thoroughbred racing and his newfound passion, escaping to his Baja get-away in San Felipe. We will all miss his colorful story telling and his great sense of adventure. Big Daddy...breathe easy in a better place where you will reunite with your preci ous Darlyn! In lieu of flowers, please donate, in Paul's memory, to: Duarte Baseball League P.O. Box 394 Duarte, California 91010 A celebration of life will take place on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007