Rosemary, Paul was a good and loyal friend and bridge partner of mine during law school, and one of the most principled people I knew.  We kept in touch for many years after.  I am so sorry for his premature death and your loss.  Bernie Weberman

Rosemary:  Please accept my sympathy.  Just like you, Paul was always friendly to me even if he only saw that St Louis cousin at restaurants!! I am so glad you made contact in March 2013 when you were in town for bridge tournament.  I enjoyed viewing the on-line photo video. 
Hugs, Cousin Sal

The Mayonnaise Jar and 2 Cups Of Coffee
When things in your life seem almost too much to handle,
when 24 Hours in a day is not enough,
remember the mayonnaise jar
and 2 cups of coffee.
A professor stood before his philosophy class
and had some items in front of him.
When the class began, wordlessly,
he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar
and proceeded to fill it with golf balls.
He then asked the students
if the jar was full.
They agreed that it was.
The professor then picked up a box of pebbles
and poured them into the jar.
He shook the jar lightly.
The pebbles rolled into the open
areas between the golf balls.
He then asked
the students again
if the jar was full..
They agreed it was.
The professor next picked up a box of sand
and poured it into the jar.
Of course, the sand filled up everything else.
He asked once more if the jar was full.
The students responded
with an unanimous
"yes."
The professor then produced
two cups of coffee from under the table
And poured the entire contents
into the jar, effectively
filling the empty space between the sand.
The students laughed. 
"Now," said the professor,
as the laughter subsided,
"I want you to recognize that
this jar represents your life.
The golf balls are the important things -
God, family, children, health,
friends, and Favorite passions --
things that if everything else was lost
and only they remained,
your life would still be full.
The pebbles are the other things that matter
like your job, house, and car.
The sand is everything else --
the small stuff.
"If you put the sand into the jar first,"
he continued,
"there is no room for
the pebbles or the golf balls.
The same goes for life.
If you spend all your time
and energy on the small stuff,
you will never have room for
the things that are
important to you.
So...
Pay attention to the things
that are critical to your happiness.
Play With your children.
Take time to get medical checkups.
Take your partner out to dinner.
Play another 18.
There will always be time
to clean the house
and fix the disposal.
"Take care of the golf balls first --
the things that really matter.
Set your priorities.
The rest is just sand."
One of the students raised her hand
and inquired what the coffee represented.
The professor smiled.
"I'm glad you asked".
It just goes to show you that no matter how full
your life may seem, there's always room for
a couple of cups of coffee with a friend."

Paul always had a unique ability to see the 'Big' picture and the capability to focus on the things that really matters.
I will forever miss his smile, our partnership and most importantly our friendship.  Phillip

Rosemary -- I was deeply saddened to learn of Paul's passing.  I always enjoyed playing against him (often with you as his partner) at the BCA.  He was a gracious opponent and a terrific player, who clearly loved the game and found great joy in it.  I will miss him.

Rosemary, we are so sorry for your loss.  We are thankful for having met Paul and you at the bridge table.  You are both very kind and helpful.  Paul will be greatly missed.  You are in our prayers.

I was so sorry to hear about Paul.  I worked with him for a number of years, and he was always available to help or answer a question. 

He was very proud of his family and the accomplishments of each of you.

At the previous bridge center in Austin, Paul walked into the backroom and asked me to play. Thus began a five-year weekly date, before we moved away, which provided me the pleasure to watch his genius at the bridge table. Jan and I are saddened by his passing. Rosemary, our best thoughts and dearest condolences to you. Paul's physical presence may be gone, but his memory is forever.

Jan and Tom Clark
Venice FL.

I am so sorry for your loss.
Kathy McCabe

Rosemary - we are blessed to have you as our neighbor and are so sorry for your loss.  We were so lucky to have met such a wonderful man in Paul.  Our hugs/prayers/love are with you and his sons & thier families.  Love, The Weber Clan:  Eric, Mindy, Clara, Gabi, Crisi, & Jonah

Cathy and I were good friends of Paul and Rosemary.  
Paul was an avid "Dodger" fan.  One of my memories was when the four of us attended a Dodger-Astros game in Houston in June of 1994.  Jeff Bagwell hit 3 home runs that night for the Astros. We all had fun.  
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with Rosemary and Paul's family.  God Bless.

Paul was a great friend, husband, father, and grandfather.  I will miss and remember all our moments shared over coffee and his always present smile.

Rosemary,
I was sorry to learn of Paul's passing. I will hold you in my thoughts in your time of loss and sorrow.

As a newbie to duplicate, paul invited me to play with him in Austin at the BCA. He was so patient and helpful. After that I considered him a friend. There is a group of us who have been taking private lessons with a Rosemary and Paul. We will miss him very much.

Rosemary, sorry to hear of your loss.  May the Lord comfort you and your family.

Rosemary,

I didn't know Paul very well, but played against him at the bridge table many times. He was a very good bridge player!  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Paul and I worked together in Houston at the beginning of his career.  I kept up with him after he moved to Austin, and we re-connected after I retired in Austin.  I know from personal experience that he was a very principled person who knew the difference between right and wrong and who stood-up for his convictions even at the risk of his own career.  My thoughts go out to his family.

In addition to being one of the most talented bridge players I've ever met, Paul was very kind. He gracefully shared his immense knowledge of the game and inspired many others to become better players.

I was so sadden by hearing of Paul's passing.  He was a great friend and even very fatherly toward me during our years of working together at the IRS.  He gave me great work advice and life advice over those cubical walls.  He will be missed.  My heart goes out to his family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

So sorry to hear of your loss.  My thoughts and prayers are with you,  IRS-Lubbock POD

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Paul E. Kelley Jr.

November 26, 1945 – November 2, 2015

Sunset North Funeral Home

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