I have been a backdoor neighbor to Paul and Elnora for the past 21 years. I was sad to hear about Paul's passing. Over the years I was most enthralled by their sitting together on their back patio swing. Talking, reading and swinging. Nearly everyday when the weather was good. I in fact told my children that is kind of connectivity you don't see very often. It was charming and heartwarming at the same time.

I also had no idea of Elnora and Paul's age until I asked a few months ago. I would have never guessed they were in their 90's. I can only hope I can still be living in my house when I am 90. Thanks Paul and Elnora for being on inspiration.

I just read about the passing of an old friend. Paul was a wonderful person. I had numerous interesting visits with Paul at the Ford Parts Dept. He was always more than helpful. He will be missed.

What can I say about my grandpa? First is that I miss you. Second is that you were a kind, generous, caring, loving, considerate, patient and fun loving man. I will always remember the trips you took us on and visiting you and grandma. I will always remember the love that you and grandma had for each other and your family. I am grateful I had you in my life for so long and even more grateful that my children were able to meet you and have them in their lives. I am most grateful that you raised two wonderful children. One I am most proud to call my father and the other I am most proud to call my aunt. You were a great man and I am proud to say that your son, my father, has also become as great of a grandfather to my children as you were to me. I love you grandpa!

My Dearest Grandpa, Thank you for everything! Summers in California spent at Huntington beach, running all over Disneyland parties in the back yard in our pool. I love you now and forever. Thank you for fighting for America during World war two and most of all for coming home. Thank you for always being there for your wife an children. Thank you for being you. You are in my heart and my soul. After you get re acquaint with all that came before you tell them thank you for watching over all of us as we made new lives and memories, while never forgetting them. I love you

Heartbroken Hippy Dawnie

I think my best memories of grandpa paul were when he would come down for the holidays, he never said much but when he did everyone around listened.I loved when someone would bring up working on something because he would join the conversation quickly, you could see the fire in his eyes when he spoke and tell he was very passionate about fixing things that were broke. I hope I get that fire when I get that far in life.

I remember thanksgivings, and sitting in his lap when I was little he will be a very missed man

I feel very lucky to have had Paul as my dad for the past five decades. He inspired me, loved me as his own son and it does not get any better than that. The past 25 years we camped together ate together and had many good times, I have no complaints. Love you pop.

It was an absolute pleasure to know Mr. Farnsworth. He was a fine man and will be missed by all that knew him. May God bless his family during this very difficult time.

Whenever I think of grandpa Paul, I think of cozy afternoons reading at my grandma's kitchen table. Grandpa would be reading some very boring looking book (compared to the adventures in my Goosebumps, or Babysitter's Club or whatever book I was reading). He always enjoyed them though, sometimes reading something aloud or laughing at what was written. There was one book that always sticks out in my mind.. Chili Dawgs Always Bark at Midnight by Lewis Grizzard. I remember being confused and asking him how chili dogs could bark because they weren't really dogs. He laughed and told me that they do, and that I'll figure it out when I was older. He was right.

I'll always remember how funny he was, how kind he was, his big smile, and how he always enjoyed listening to everyone's stories. Even if they were silly nonsense from my sisters and I.

Love you Grandpa Paul.

My Dad,

Not many people can say they knew or even meet their great grandparents. My sisters, cousins and I are very blessed to have had the time to know an amazing man. Grandpa Paul has always been kind, patient,and understanding. My fondest memories of him were sitting round the table talking and visiting. He constantly expressed his joy of having his family around him.

Grandpa Paul, I love you.

Your greatest granddaughter, 911

I couldn't really pin point one memory of my grandfather. What I can remember is he always greeted us (grandkids) with a big smile. I can remember him calling me and my cousins Kris and Stephanie "the piranha." While he and grandma took me, Kris and Steph to Disney World twice, he would give us a hard time about being on a four hour feeding schedule. Another good memory is the story where he and grandma woke me up from my nap. Grandpa later told grandma that "she likes me better." Yes, our Grandfather was a very special man who was loved and admired so much by his family.

I know I was named after grandpa and I followed in his footsteps a little bit and joined the military. I have and always will look up to gpa. So that I may be as good a man as he was.

Where to start?

I've had the pleasure of knowing Paul for the last 15 years or so, having married one of his granddaughters, Stephanie. Paul was the grandfather I never had growing up.

Paul treated me like a grandson (or son) as well, always engaging me in conversations about sports, automobiles, and the "Waterman kids". He was so proud of them, as well as all his immediate and extended family, as he should.

I am forever blessed in having Paul be not only a part of my life, but my own family's lives as well. We will cherish those times and hope to honor his memory. Rest in peace Grandpa Paul...

My condolences to Paul's family. I worked with Paul at WD Ford from 1970 to 1971 when I enlisted in the Air Force. I was new to the parts business and Paul was always patient and helpful in showing me what I needed to know. It was my pleasure to know him.

We had a good visit the last time I came to Iowa. It was fun spending Father's Day with you and Grandma. love, Deanna

One more memory from mom's brain all the pictures of road trips, vacations, places you have been and sharing slides and/or pictures with us. You opened up my world with photography, I loved the stories! Love, Diane.

I dont have many memories of my great grand father. When I got to see him, he was very quiet and would just watch everyone talk and color, ect. There were many smiles and understanding looks, no matter who had what to say. The chime in's were never many words but always kind and the start of stories or just key lines of forgotten parts of stories. I feel there are missing parts that I dont remember to tell. Even though I dont have many things to say or stories to tell about one of the oldest relatives I got to see and know, I will love him and miss him dearly.

My favorite memory is the last Fathers Day doing what we love to do. Family, food and Ice Cream!! I know grandpa got 2 Bowls that day, he deserved both. Gran & gramps Deanna and I went to Culvers cause Bill told us too. Yum! And gramps has a big smile that meal! I will never forget that day.

I will never forget all his smart advice. He has always listened to each one of his grand children. And gramps worked his bum off to save money with gran just to drive his lovely wife to California each summer so she could see her baby and her grand-babies. He took us to Disneyland, camping and Marie Calenders for pie!!

I loved every moment I spent with you grandpa ❤ Love Diane

I always looked forward to visiting with Grandpa. He was a good guy. Grandma, we love you and will be praying for you. XO

Thank you for being the best Grandpa in the whole world. So many stories to tell, from trips to Disneyland to camping at the beach. Grandpa would say, "I still didn't get the sand out of the motor home!" Then the tales of "Wolf Creek Pass, Wolf Creek Pass", always looking forward to the slide's and the stories that went with them. I am thankful to know and love a man so rare. Camp on Grandpa.

My great grandpa Paul was indeed great. An excellent husband and partner in crime to my great grandma, a great sense of humor, and a great big heart. Not many people get to experience having a great granddad in their lives like my sisters and cousins and I have. Fewer get to continue that relationship into adulthood. My family was lucky enough to have five living generations for over ten years. My son got to know know his great great grandfather and will be able to cherish those memories forever.