Paul Robert Marriott

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April 2, 1942 – September 26, 2018

Paul Robert Marriott, 76, of Corvallis died Wednesday, at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center.

Paul was born April 2, 1942 in Port Townsend Washington, the son of Robert and Jean (McLean) Marriott. Growing up in Port Townsend his favorite activity was backpacking in Olympic National Park with family and friends.

He graduated from Port Townsend High, where he was class president, played football, golf, and trombone in the marching band.

Paul attended the University of Washington and was a member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. He graduated with a B.A in Advertising.

After college, Paul served his country in Army Intelligence. In 1966 his degree in advertising would lead him to a job at the Corvallis Gazette Times. It was there that he met his wife Sharron Rae Smith. They were married in 1971, and were together until her passing in 2005.

Paul started in the insurance business in 1967. He would go on to found Marriott Organization, Inc. where he held designations of CLU, ChFC, and CAIA. He loved his job and clients, and would work until his final days.

He was an avid reader and enjoyed college athletics. He held season tickets for Oregon State Football, Basketball, Women’s Basketball, Gymnastics, and his favorite, Beaver Baseball. His greatest loves were Jazz, humor, family and friends.

A service will be held at 2 pm, Friday Oct 19 at Corvallis First Presbyterian Church. Online condolences for the family may be posted at www.fisherfuneralhome.com.