Paul Buff was my great uncle and the person I was named after. My father, Allyn Buff was Paul's nephew but was actually raised for a short period of time by Paul and his first wife. My dad got his first job from Paul sweeping the studio Paul and Frank Z had together. Some of my fondest memories are the stories my dad would tell about growing up around Paul and being in the studio. In fact, somewhere there is a recording of my dad and his brothers signing a Christmas Carole. If anyone has a copy of that I would love to have it.



I first met Paul when he visited my dad in Montana around the time I was 17. Paul was probably one of the most unique people I have ever met. He was a brilliant mind, creative soul and free spirit if there ever was one.



Throughout the years Paul and I would email back and forth and Paul would tell me stories about my dad as a kid and some of things they would do. Paul was also my go-to source for all things Buff family, which is a complicated one to say the least.



Paul was also a very generous person as so many others have stated on this condolence page. Paul gave me my start in digital photography and guided me through lighting techniques, and provided me with the equipment that a beginning photographer would need. He was always willing to answer questions and offer advice even though he was a super busy person.



Paul also had a sense of humor and humility about him that was evident in his more recent music. He was a groovy dude and I sure am going to miss him.



Unfortunately for the Buff family, he was pretty much the last one. He survived his sister, Alice Rantos (my grandmother) and my father Allyn Buff for only a few short years. Paul will forever hold a special place in my heart and my hope is that he and my dad are hanging out telling stories and listening to music reminiscing about the past waiting for the rest of us to join the party.



On behalf of me and my two sisters, Cyndi and Lynda, we send our deepest condolences to Debbie and the rest of the family at the Mobile compound. I know there will be a void in your hearts that can never be filled.



Loving thoughts and memories,



Paula Buff

Paula Buff