Paul A. Stubbs
August 16, 1925 - April 29, 2012
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Paul A. Stubbs
August 16, 1925 - April 29, 2012
Obituary
Paul Addison Stubbs, 86, passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2012 in Laguna Beach, CA after a brief illness. He is survived by his daughter Traci Scinto, daughter-in-law Lisa Stubbs-Almlie, two grandsons, Cody and Shane, and two sisters, Helen Allison of Kansas and Marge Handy of Missouri. Paul will be reunited with his wife Joan and son David in El Toro Memorial Park. Joan predeceased him in 2004 and David in 2011.
Paul was born August 16, 1925 in Kansas City, KS. He was the youngest of 6 children. During World War II, Paul served aboard the Navy’s USS Belleau Wood in the Pacific Theater. In 1952, he married Joan Smiley in Saint Louis, MO. They relocated to California, settled in Woodland Hills, and raised two children, Traci and David. Prior to retirement, Paul worked for 54 years as a Microscope Specialist.
In 1980, Paul and Joan relocated to San Juan Capistrano where he lived independently until his death.
Paul was a gentle, sweet man who was loved by all who knew him. Always interested in others, Paul was a loving father and husband, an earnest listener and loyal friend. He will be forever in our hearts.
15 responses to Paul A. Stubbs
John F. Morris says:
May 1, 2012
Rest in peace, my cousin. Well, technically, Paul’s late wife Joan was my cousin, but as soon as she married Paul and brought him into our family, he became my true cousin. My late parents, Jack and Millie Morris, loved Paul and considered him almost like another son. When I was growing up in Albuquerque, NM, Paul made frequent sales trips here and always stayed with us. I looked forward to his visits almost as much as I looked forward to Christmas. He lit up our house with fun and sweetness and we never wanted to see him leave.
To me, Paul was the epitome of “Sweet” and also of “Good”. He was gentle, happy, considerate, patient (oh, my, was he patient, especially when it came to “The Dutchess”, as Traci will know what I am referring to), and he was kind. A wonderful, gentle, but bright light went out with his passing, and the world is poorer for his passing.
Rest in peace, my cousin.
–John and Linda Morris
Traci Stubbs Scinto says:
May 2, 2012
I love this picture. Please send it to me.
Alyson Handy Olson says:
May 5, 2012
Lit a candle in memory of Paul A. Stubbs
Alyson Handy Olson says:
May 5, 2012
Dear Uncle Paul, You will be truly missed. I know you, Aunt Joan and David are reunited as family in heaven. You have left a legacy of happy memories to all who knew you. You will be remembered for your wit, humor, and wonderful mustached smile. Love and blessings, Alyson (Handy) and Ed Olson
Darla LaFortune-Webster says:
May 5, 2012
Paul was the sweetest, kindest and sincerest person ever. He had a way of making everyone feel that they were special… Paul I thank you for all the years of being a second father to me. I thank you for your words of encouragement, your guidance and your love. I know Joan has been waiting for you and I can only imagine your eternal euphoria. We love you so and will light a candle for you every night, right next to Dave’s.