Paul was born May 23, 1956, in Kansas City, Mo., the son of Theodore "Ted" and Anastacia "Anne" (Jouras) Jamson. He grew up in Grand Island and Sacramento, Calif.
Paul spent the majority of his career in construction and real estate development. He was president of Jamson Enterprises and Jamson Rentals family businesses. He held great pride in taking over the reins of the businesses his grandfather founded. His true passion was building homes, but he also managed restaurants, booked bands and owned the Peacock Lounge, bringing quality live blues music to Grand Island.
In another life, we think Paul would have been a natural-born comedian. His greatest joys were being surrounded by those he loved and making people laugh. Always, a new joke to share or a humorous way of looking at life. Laughter was his true medicine in life and a gift to others.
Paul was as tough as they come, yet with a huge heart. If you needed strength or love, he was there in a heartbeat. He would end his conversations with his nephews, "Do you need anything? Is there anything I can do for you? You know I'm here for you, right?"
No matter what challenge he faced, he didn't complain, he simply toughed it out like the true grit of a cowboy. That's why we think he loved to watch westerns. Recently, he shared a quote from the John Wayne movie "Hondo." He asked that it be shared when he passed: "Everyone gets dead, it was just his turn." He thought it was funny, yet straight to the point. Pretty much how he lived his life.
He will be remembered for his strength, his giving heart, and his sense of humor. Paul will be dearly missed. As his wife, Annette, shared, Paul will be forever remembered by so many as a brave, generous soul. He loved people and he loved life.
Paul is survived by his loving wife, Annette; brother, Nick Jamson (JoAnn); sister, Mary Hiserman (John), and sister, Deme Jamson; nephews, Alex Jamson, Luke Hiserman, Jamey Paull and Nicky Jamson; cousin, Christi Paschang (Phil) and their children, Matt, Danny and Andrea; cousins, Peter Jouras and Roxi Pistilli-Padrid (Philip); stepsons, Jordan and Ryan McBride (Sara); grandchildren, Addison and Zachary; mother-in-law, Betty Haddock; and sisters-in-law, Vicki Lloyd and Sandy Haddock.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Ted and Anne Jamson.
Information regarding a celebration of life for Paul will be announced at a later date. All Faiths Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.
Instead of flowers, send donations to: ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Guide Dogs for the Blind, 350 Los Ranchitos Road, San Rafael, CA 94903.
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