Paul F Waldner III

Paul F. Waldner, III died peacefully in his sleep on April 10, 2015. He was born on July 12, 1947, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, the second of nine children. Moving to Texas, Paul attended Houston schools and ultimately graduated from South Texas College of Law. He practiced law in Houston for over 35 years and was a “justice seeker” extraordinaire. His dedication as a trial lawyer will long be remembered and respected by both his clients and his peers. He was always willing to “fight the good fight” for those in need. Paul belonged to many professional organizations: The American Board of Trial Advocates, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the Houston Trial Lawyers Association (past president) and the Texas Trial Lawyers Association (past president). Paul was a volunteer for Sheltering Arms Senior Services for over 28 years and a Life Member on the Board of Directors. Paul loved his family and friends dearly and was known for his abundant generosity. He was also a gifted story and joke-teller who never failed to keep everyone laughing.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Ann Norton and Paul F, Waldner, Jr. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 43 years, Marian Catherine Snow Waldner, daughters: Jennifer Waldner, Amy Waldner and spouse James Dickerson and Casey Waldner; grandchildren, Harper and Paulie Dickerson; siblings Cece Abel, Steve (Wes) Waldner, Maggie DeLaGarza, Mary Rice, Theresa Jane Cumming, Cathy Sievers, John Waldner, Larry Waldner and their spouses; sister-in-law Carolyn Burkett, brother-in-law, Joe Snow and spouses; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews; and dear friends Charles McAughan, Sharron and Collin Aldridge, Kent Twyman and Dianne Yount.

The family would like to thank the caring staff at Garden Terrace, especially units B and D, with special thanks to Paul’s angels, Suzette Williams, Renee Nwadike and Jewel Jefferson for their years of compassionate care and devotion.

A visitation and vigil will be held from 5 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2015, at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home. The vigil service will begin at 6:30 p.m. Funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 17, 2015, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 1801 Sage Rd., Houston, TX 77056. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Neighborhood Centers, Inc. www.neighborhood-centers.org (please specify funds to benefit Sheltering Arms Senior Services).