MARR, PAUL DANIEL

In Livermore, Dec. 2. Survived by his wife of 53 years, Patricia Cox Marr. Beloved father of Tim and his wife, Jeni, of Alameda and Paul Daniel Jr. of Billings, MT. He was preceded in death by the untimely passing of his two daughters: Barbara Ann (1976) and Sandra Marr Page (1979). Cherished grandpa of Desiree Marie, Danielle Paulette and Dylan Patrick Marr of Alameda and Cameron Stuart Page and Aaron Marr Page, both of Madison, WI. A native of Eureka, KS, and a 34-year resident of Alameda. Aged 79 years. Paul was a colorful character who lived a very exciting and adventure-filled life. He entered the U.S. Navy in 1936 as an enlisted man. During this first stint in the military he captured the 1939 All-Navy Boxing captured the 1939 All-Navy Boxing championship crown in the light heavyweight division. He attended Lewiston State Normal College, where he met his future wife, Patsy Cox, and coached longtime friend Ralph Greer of Greer Family Mortuary. After the outbreak of World War II, he re-entered the Navy as a naval aviator in 1942 after training at St. Mary's College, which was then a pre-flight school. His whirlwind career took him to such places as Casablanca, Morocco, where he was with Allied Forces overseeing the first elections held in North Africa. One of his tent mates was the late coach, Bear Bryant. Other duty ports included Iceland, Puerto Rico, the Philippines and Algiers. Peace-time stations included Glen Burnie, MD, where a street, Paul Marr Drive, was named in his honor, recognizing his efforts in the beautification and construction of the Country Club Estates development. Naval Air Station Alameda was his last active duty assignment, where he retired in 1964. Upon retirement, Paul enjoyed working in his garden, constructing outdoor yard ornamentation, and writing his memoirs. Those lucky enough to receive his monthly “P Grams" found that after many years of travel, Paul was content to live vicariously through others. His letters boasted of his wife's many travels around the globe as well as his children's and grandchildren's scholastic and athletic pursuits. The Marrs' Rock Isle home has been the site of many political and social events, hosting thousands over the years. He was also known as "The Mayor of Rock Isle." He will be missed, but never forgotten. Private burial services will be held on Monday, Dec. 16 at Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Altarena Theatre building fund or to Alameda Meals on Wheels. For more information please call the Alameda Funeral Chapel-Ralph Greer Family Mortuary at 865-3755.

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Paul Daniel Marr (1916)