Paul William Grizzard died peacefully in his Silverton home.
He was born in Pasadena, California 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, Utah where he met Mary Jane, who would become his wife.
After his family moved to Lake Oswego, Oregon, 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. He was still gardening 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, and music.
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.
