Paul Hobart Shire

Shires

Paul's father was Eli A Shire and his mother was Elizabeth May Shephard.  His paternal grandparents were David Shire and Iva Ann; his maternal grandparents were William Brown and Elizabeth. He had three brothers named Wesley, Ivan and Fred.

• General Notes

  Paul had to become self-sufficient in his early years, beginning when he went to Alva Normal School, Alva, Oklahoma after graduation from 8th grade. He did not receive financial help from his parents. He worked at several jobs and still participated in several activities including Debate. Paul started teaching in rural schools in Grant County at about 18 years of age. Paul continued in the education field for over fifty years in Kansas and Oklahoma, working at both elementary and high school level, coaching athletics, teaching and administration. In WW II he served as Education Officer in the US Navy C. B. s. His last years in education were as County Superintendent of Schools in Sumner Co. Kansas at Wellington, KS.
  
  During much of his life he was involved in some kind of farming or livestock operation. Quite often, we had a Milk Cow where possible. He had a deep love of the Farm and looked forward to retiring to his farm near Fredonia, Kansas.
  
  Paul was a person of strong opinions and did not hesitate to voice his opinions in any controversial situation. Family was important in his life including his ancestral families. He had an excellent memory from his early childhood years. He had a deep concern for his immediate family and their welfare right up to his last hours. LWS
  
  Paul had a passion for success of his athletic teams while coaching including the years when he had his own sons on his teams. He coached and taught for Excellence in all respects. LWS
  
  Married life as Methodist. Had love of rural life and raising livestock. Had sincere love of his farm and looked forward to retiring to the Fredonia Farm. Raised in Christian Church. Had a great sense of appreciation of Family Life, not only his own family but parents & Siblings. Occupation: School Teacher and Administrator for 50 years. Personality/Interest: Decisive, Dominant individual, Patriotic.
  

Details of Paul's family with Elizabeth Marie Webster