Benjamin F. Paiz

Benjamin Franklin Paiz, born June 19, 1938, passed away on December 15, 2010 after a long and arduous illness. He leaves surviving his wife, Linda, one son Raymond (Susie) Paiz and 4 grandchildren. Also surviving are three sisters, Sara Gonzales Denver, CO, Mary Paiz and Doris (Ronald) Trent of Brighton, CO. He is also survived by two brothers Tony (Carol) Paiz of Brighton, CO, and Frederick Paiz of Helendale, CA, along with a long list of nieces and nephews. He grew up in the states of Colorado and Texas and entered the U. S. Army in 1957. Twenty years later and several tours in Vietnam as well as in Europe and throughout the world, he was honorably discharged having received the Bronze Star. While in the U. S. Army he worked in the field of electronics then went to school to become a systems analyst. Upon discharge he went to work for ARINC Research in Washington D. C. In his retirement years, he spent much time working in his garden and participating in the games of Racket Ball and Tennis. One of his greatest joys was in writing poetry. The following poem was published in The National Library Of Poetry and leaves a fine impression of his life. Time In Time Who can tell when time began, or its destiny to end; It's said there's a power that knows, and he's our greatest Friend. Like the ocean wave that begins its flow: Who knows where it began, and what end it will go. To measure time great men have tried, their efforts were in Vain: For he who captures time in time, is certain for great fame. Our time is measured in segments of life, where humans come And go, The time of birth to death, is a measure that we know. Time is not certain for us all, for some comes an early fall: For others the seasons may extend, but eventually their time Will Also end. Whichever way we use our time, by the second, hour, day or Year, Use it carefully, spread it well, and leave a legacy fine and Clear. Benjamin Franklin Paiz