Jonathan-Schwarz-Obituary

Jonathan Schwarz

Portland, Oregon

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Jonathan SchwarzApril 15, 1943 - Aug. 7, 2023 Jonathan Schwarz, born in 1943 in Bridgeport, Conn., was an extraordinary man of wide-ranging interests who succeeded in squeezing three lifetimes of experience into one.Jonny had a great love for travel and his proficiency in several languages made...

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And, he owned "The largest mother pillow collection in the world." Having been part of an installation at his beloved American Institute of Obnoxious Art, the Bus Farm, I remember he kept us laughing and took many photographs while we were there. When we left, as mentioned in this obituary, he promptly built his own rolling home and joined us on the road. His house bus was one of the most spectacular, evidence of his artistic nature and his quest for perfection. He loved his friends. While...

I first came to know Jonny as a seller of fine watches and art at a Portland antique show I did for many years. He was always very friendly, his booth the envy of fellow merchants. Years later I met Joyce. Together they were a perfect team. My condolences to Joyce who was always with him so completely.

GOOD BY TO A SENSITIVE AND KIND MAN...THE WORLD NEEDS MORE JOHHNY'S IN IT!

Joyce I´m so saddened by your loss of Jonathan, he was one of a kind, a true friend to me. I remember all the sales, we had so much fun seeking out the perfect find. Antiques were so much fun for both of us! Take care, Jill Jones

I will greatly miss this creative, fun and crazy guy. His stories are legendary and always told with a humorous twist. His love for Joyce was boundless.