I loved Don and Antoinette very much and will always cherish the short time I spent with their family. She was such a loving lady who deeply cared about everyone she met and probably ones she never had the chance to! She devoted her life not only to her family but all the others she served at the hospital where she spent many hours taking care of those. I know her family loved her immensely and she will be deeply missed by all especially myself. RIP beautiful lady and know in your heart you will always be in ours and let the Lord lead you to greener pastures.

Toni, I will treasure all of the wonderful memories I have of you being part of my life.  Your loving godson Don Rouse. 

I long to see my Mother again. I miss her smiling face, encouraging words and comforting, loving embrace.  I wish I could tell her how much I love her, just one more time.  I try to imagine the day I'll see her again, and remember that she's cheering me on right now, and that a wonderful eternal reunion awaits.

Until that time, I will find comfort and peace in the God of Creation, who knows us better than we know ourselves, understands our pain, heals us and gives us His peace.

I love you Mom- 
 
You taught me the gift of life and the gift of hospitality. I learned to cook, bake and invite people no matter what their situation. Your baking every Christmas is in our household every day now, from the Biscotti, Pizza Dough, Pie Dough and Lasagna. Everyone looked forward to the 1500 Cucidati (Italian Fig cookies) you baked every single year!
The garden you worked every year that brought food to our table and the flowers you planted joyfully have not been forgotten. The jams and jellies you taught me to preserve, and the apricot pies are a gift that will not be forgotten. I realize now, that all of these ways you taught me were for a reason. In this day and age, I use all the knowledge.
Mom, you taught me about forgiveness, which is a gift in itself because it is not always an easy thing to do. I want you to know that it takes more time for some of us than others, but I have faith that what you taught us in our lives will be fruitful. 
Mom, the Bible you gave me before I was saved in 1997 sat in the upstairs for some time, and I remember you dusted it off every few days. Your prayer and consistent petitioning to the Lord saved me. I am grateful and thankful you loved me enough to pray for me as a warrior. 
Mom, you worked for Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara for 38 years and helped save lives, enrich lives, and empathized with lives on a daily basis. Not an easy task, but you did that with a grateful heart every day, no matter what pain or personal circumstances you were going through. You always put others before yourself. You touched a lot of peoples lives in Santa Clara County.
 
The stories you shared with me will never be forgotten. The stories you shared with me about your life growing up and the experiences you endured will never be forgotten. Mom, I love you for being loving, truthful, caring, discerning, and forgiving like our Lord Jesus Christ. 
I pray I will see you again with Him in Jesus name. 

Your daughter 
Diana Wedlake


Don and Toni were people that were willing to help others. Visiting them in their home heiped the church family know the cooking and woodworking skills they had and shared with us.. We will miss Toni. God please guide this family through grief. Karen and Frank Grether

I wish I had known her in her younger years, I bet she was a real kick.  I remember in her later years she liked her cartoons.   Also Don always spoke of her  excellent food she made.  They were a very close couple and depended upon each other.  Toni is in God's restful arms now and at Peace.
God be with Don and Richard and family.

OBITUARY

Antoinette Frances Paulson

June 27, 1937 – May 26, 2022

Lima Family Santa Clara Mortuary

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