Paul Standish Gregory

From the very beginning, Paul had no fear and he was eager to find his way in the world. He had great love and respect for his parents and three siblings, Paula, Philip and Peggy, and fond memories of growing up in Las Vegas and taking long family trips in the summer.

As he grew, Paul became a highly-rated chess player and he enjoyed Math Club and Karate. He also developed a fantastic appreciation for classic science fiction books and an enormous variety of music and lyrics.

Paul was compassionate; he saw situations with impartiality and advocated for fairness and justice for all people. Such compassion was a bit surprising in a person who also liked to analyze most everything he encountered; Paul solved problems wherever he went.

By the time he graduated from Western High School in Las Vegas, Paul was ready to discover more. He attended Haverford College in Philadelphia where he received a degree in Geology with a computer science minor. He also played rugby, softball and volleyball.

Soon after college, he started his career in the Philadelphia area working for NewsNet, where he met Lisa, the love of his life. They soon married and shortly thereafter moved to California. Within a few years, they finally settled in Plano, Texas. Paul and Lisa loved great food, wine, and seeing the world together.

When they became parents to son Bradley and daughter Amanda, it brought even greater joy to their lives. They continued to travel as a family whenever they could. Paul loved being a Dad! He was always with his children for their activities, like volleyball, soccer, choir and band concerts and martial arts.

Paul was a wonderful role model and mentor. Paul achieved a 5th degree Black Belt and he became a very patient and dedicated Tae Kwon Do instructor.

While we wish there could have been more time with Paul, we are proud of his accomplishments and filled with joy that we got to have him in our lives.

Paul is survived by his wife: Lisa, children, Bradley and Amanda, sister: Paula Davidon (Alan), brother: Philip and (Donna) Gregory, sister Peggy Gregory and (Gordon Stubbs). His mother and father-in-law Jack and Evelyn Harrell. Dear friends: Mike and Jane Koenecke. He also leaves behind to cherish his memory many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many, many friends.

For those who would like to make a donation in Paul’s memory, please consider ALS-TDI.

Friday, January 11th. A memorial service at 4 pm at Ted Dickey Funeral Home, 7990 President George Bush Turnpike, Dallas, TX 75252