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Paul Chester

January 16, 1948 - February 7, 2011
Service
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Friday 2/11, 4:00 pm
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Thursday 2/10, 9:25 pm

Paul Chester, 63, of Midland, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2011, at Midland Memorial Hospital. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Thursday, February 10, 2011, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services have been scheduled for Friday, February 11, 2011, at 4:00 p.m. at St. Ann's Catholic Church with Msgr. Larry Droll officiating.Paul was born to Payton and Mildred Duncan Chester on January 16, 1948, in San Pedro, California. He grew up in McPherson, Kansas, and attended college at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas. After serving in the Vietnam War, he entered the oil and gas pipeline transportation industry. This eventually landed Paul in Texas, and he often stated, "I might not have been born here, but I got here as fast as I could!" He met the love of his life in early 1980 and together he and his wife Vickie shared the next 31 years of love. Paul's exuberance for his children spilled over into his free time. He enthusiastically supported Ben at his baseball and football games, and Katy's softball career stretching from MUGS softball all the way through college. He was involved in Tower Little League as both a coach and president, and also coached MUGS softball. Paul enjoyed spending time at Possum Kingdom Lake with his family, friends, and his cast of characters of dogs, as well as working on his boats and jet skis.He is survived by his wife, Vickie Chester of Midland, son Ben Chester of Midland, and daughter Katy Pierce and husband Travis of Kennedale, TX, daughter Malissia Chitwood and husband Chris of Coranado, CA, and sister Linda Bleser of Toluca Lake, CA.He was preceded in death by his parents.In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Lone Star Sanctuary for Animals at 4200 N. Fairgrounds Rd., Midland, TX 79705.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,

Service
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Map
Friday 2/11, 4:00 pm
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Map
Thursday 2/10, 9:25 pm

Paul Chester, 63, of Midland, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2011, at Midland Memorial Hospital. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Thursday, February 10, 2011, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services have been scheduled for Friday, February 11, 2011, at 4:00 p.m. at St. Ann's Catholic Church with Msgr.Continue Reading

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David and Mary Lynn Olvera left a message on February 13, 2011:
Vickie, Paul was such a neat guy! Surely God has found a very special place for him in Heaven. We will truly miss Paul's great and generous hospitality. He always made us feel so much at home. Take care and may God bless you and your kids.
Kerry Joe & Colleen Brockman left a message on February 11, 2011:
Our prayers are with you and the whole family. We place you in our Lord's holy hands, knowing that His mercy and grace is sufficient. May His holy love and peace fill your hearts and your souls.
Kathy and Rich Brown left a message on February 11, 2011:
Vickie, We were so sorry to learn about Paul's death, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Colleen Kimbro Buschmann left a message on February 10, 2011:
I am so sorry to hear of Pauls passing. My deepest prayers and thoughts are with all the family and friends. I can not imagine what the 3 of you are going through the past little bit of time. Paul was actually my very first softball coach in Midland fall ball 94'. His love and passion to help me then and helped me all the way through college ball and could not thank him enough. Mom went to the viewing and said the room was packed! I couldnt have seen it any other way. He will truly be missed and God has a special angel with him.
Lisa iqou. left a message on February 10, 2011:
Vickie, I am so sorry for your loss. I am so grateful for your support during the passing of my mother. I understand your loss and understand the pain you are going through at this time. Please let me know if I can do anything for you or if you just need a shoulder to cry on. Even though I didn't know Paul , he seemed like a great man and father. May you find comfort in the lord.
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Danny Goldsmith left a message on February 10, 2011:
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Paul and my brother, Dale, were best of friends and he could not had a better friend than Paul. I am sure they have started on a project....May God bless you and help with your loss.
Ewald Bunk left a message on February 10, 2011:
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Paul & Renda Breithaupt left a message on February 10, 2011:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God Bless and be with all of you during this time.
Veronica "Ronnie" Wilhelm left a message on February 10, 2011:
My deepest sympathy. Eternal rest grant unto Him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon his soul. Amen.
Cheryal Wilks left a message on February 10, 2011:
My prayers are with the family during this time. May God Bless you and bring you comfort.
Juanita Barker left a message on February 9, 2011:
Paul was so full of life and made us all laugh and smile. We will really miss him.
Mike & Ollie Kimbro left a message on February 9, 2011:
We are so sorry to hear of Pauls passing. Our prayers are with you all. He was a very special guy and God truly called a special angel home. Pauls love of his family and friends was very evident and he will be greatly missed by all the many that knew him. '
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory left a message:
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