Birth date: Aug 18, 1954 Death date: Oct 24, 2016
Simonsen, Paul H. was born on August 18, 1954 in Dallas, Texas and passed away on October 24, 2016 in Plano, Texas. Preceded in death by mother, Jean Frohock Simenson; and father, Herbert Simonsen. Survived by, wife, Doris; sons, Read Obituary
Doris, Michael, and Josh, We were shocked and saddened to hear of Paul's passing. We are praying for all of you that God's peace, love, and comfort will surround you now and in the coming days. Love you! Charles and Jan Hudgins, Caleb, Emma, and Reece
Paul has been sharing his musical genius with the Praise Band for many years now. He heard and understood music in a way I never will. He shared his art and vision with us, and for that, I will be forever grateful. Paul elevated everything we did to another level. He was a wonderful friend. I'll miss his sharp wit and his kindness. I'll miss his encouragement. And, of course, I'll miss his incredible talent. We'll never have another bass player like Paul. Heaven's band just got even more awesome. Carol Pfeiffer
I had the privilege of being in one flute and guitar ensemble and two bands with Paul. He was a wonderful musician, friend and Christian. I will miss his gentle spirit and his beautiful guitars. My heart is broken but I know Paul is in paradise. All my love to his family and friends, Jan Apthorp
Emerald Garden Basket was purchased for the family of Paul Herbert Simonsen.
My family and I lived across the street from Paul, Doris, Michael and Josh for 7 years. I was pleasantly surprised to see him in the worship band at SVUMC the first time I showed up there for contemporary worship. Paul helped me to change some strings on a new accoustic guitar and reassured me that it was my tuning that was warped, not the neck! He had such a passion for music, and was always glad to help when I wandered across the street trying to learn some new difficult chord. I always got a "hello" when out in the yard. Paul was a kind and gentle man to me and to my family. The God of angel armies has recruited one "heck" of a basist/guitarist for eternal praise! I look forward to that encore performance, to seeing his smiling face and to getting a few tips on our new "gig", riis
There are no words to share how deeply saddened I am at the loss of Paul. Paul was a funny, talented, generous human being who loved his family with all his heart. Paul was the type of friend who stood by you no matter what. He was the type of Christian who showed you God in ways you might not have expected. He was the type of musician whose talent knew no boundaries. He was the type of father who loved his sons with his whole heart and shared his love of music and his love of giving with them both. He was the type of husband who loved his wife like she was the most precious gift in the world. I know Paul has gone to be with the Lord, but selfishly, I wish that the Lord didn't need him just yet because the world has less joy and music and humor now that Paul is no longer with us. We love you all, Debbie and Mike
Beautiful in Blue was purchased for the family of Paul Herbert Simonsen.
Doris and Boys, I was so sorry to learn of Paul's passing today. I did not know. I would have attended his service today. When I think of Paul, I see him on the stage at SVUM with his love for music just radiating through him. He was a kind and gentle man. Praying for you guys! Sheila Tuttle (Baxter)
