Paul Grizzard

Paul William Grizzard May 6, 1953 - June 3, 2023

Paul died peacefully in his Silverton home. He was born in Pasadena to Barbara and Bill Grizzard. He spent

happy childhood years there with older sisters Barbara and Nancy. His high school years were spent in Salt Lake City, where he met the 17 year old girl, Mary Jane, who would later become his wife. After his family moved to Lake Oswego, Paul stumbled upon Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden. He was fascinated by their beauty and variety, and once he and Mary Jane bought their old home in Silverton, Oregon, they started collecting plants which Paul added to the garden he built. He was still doing this right up to his death. He spent many years working on the home. He worked for a landscaper and remodeled homes. He was interested in preserving historical materials. A voracious reader, Paul was a life-long learner. He was interested in art, architecture, various branches of science, geography, woodworking, music. He wrote many tales, especially while he was recovering from a fall which occurred while visiting Native American ruins in New Mexico. He loved to travel. Everywhere he went, he made friends. He filled his home with rocks and minerals, books, magazines, antique bottles, and cats - anything he wanted to study or just enjoy. Paul was preceded in death by his parents Barbara and William Grizzard, and sister Barbara Casebier. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane, and sister Nancy Knouff of Tacoma, Washington. He will be missed by those he left behind, but he was content and ready to take the next step on his journey.