This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: PAUL, BLACKWELL, WAKEFIELD, PEREZ Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WMB.2ACE/4547 Message Board Post: John K. Paul John Kenward Paul, M.D., died peacefully in his sleep on April 6, 2004. He was born in St. Louis to the late Della Kenward and Austin Joseph Paul. He was educated at St. Louis Univeristy (sic), and the University of Missouri at Columbia, where he received his doctorate. He completed his residency at Northwestern and Baylor universities, and he specialized in child and adolescent psychiatry at Harvard University. His birthdate (sic) was not available. A retired commander in the U.S. Naval Reserve, he and his family lived in many places around the United States, including Lexington, Mass., and Monterey, finally settling in Davis in 1987. A physician in Sacramento, he dedicated his heart and soul to serving the mentally ill through his private practive (sic), and his work with CPS Sierra Vista Hospital, Sacramento Methadone Clinic and Mercy General Hospital. He was the medical director for El Hogar Inc., a local clinic dedicated to serving the underprivileged of Sacramento, his family said. Paul was thankful for the opportunity to have worked with Dr. Dave Smith, Dr. Christine Collins, Dr. Robert Franklin and other professionals, colleagues and true friends. "He stood as the paragon of generosity, sacrificing his entire life for the welfare of his family and friends," his family said. "Living a life centered on giving, he forever poured his mind, body and soul into those around him. "A selfless father and husband, a brilliant and sincere doctor, he touched the lives of his patients, family and friends, all of whom will forever miss him." He was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Judith Anne Blackwell Paul. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Wakefield Paul and her children Shane and Nigel; his sister, Julie Perez; and seven children, Elizabeth, Kristy, Sean, Ryan, Meghan, Joshua and Alexandria; as well as his extended family including a brother- and sister-in-law, cousins, nieces and nephews. A memorial Mass will begin at 7:30 p.m. Monday at St. James Catholic Church, 14th and B streets in Davis. A reception will follow in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mr. Paul's name to the American Cancer Society, 350 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95816. (Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Monday, April 12, 2004, (Yolo County, California). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616, <http://www.davisenterprise.com/>. Please note: I am not related to the family listed above, and I do not have any further information on this family.)