Paula H. Carson, 83, of Cave Creek, AZ, passed away on February 16, 2013. The remembrance will be held at 4PM, Sunday, March 3, 2013 in Cave Creek at her residence. For further information and directions please call 602-793-4205. Paula was born in Philadelphia on June 10, 1929 and she graduated from the Greer School. Paula worked as a riding instructor and competitor, artist and also worked for the United States Census Bureau. Paula enjoyed Caving and was a lifetime member of the Speleological Society, Camping, Fishing, the outdoors, Gardening, horses, riding, poetry, painting, art, German Shepherds and her friends were all part of her life. We will all miss her. Paula had an incredible sense of humor, love for her family, friends and a feisty lively approach to every day. Paula is survived by her three children, Charles Fox, Art Fox and Paula Chacon; her grandchildren, Charles Fox, Jr., Stephanie Chacon and Alex Chacon and great grandson, Aca Fox. The family would like to give special thanks to all of our friends, Hospice of the Valley Desert Ridge, Staff and Doctors at Mayo Hospital and Dr. Rahmiah at the Arizona Heart Institute and the Wound Clinic.