Marcus Borton

One of the finest, funniest, and erudite men that we have ever known. A true gentleman.

I was saddened to hear about Marc's death.. so sorry... My husband Fred Smoot and who passed away 2012 used to sit and paint next to Marc. I too when I went to class sat next to Marc. Marc was an excellent painter. Marc even when to the hospital to see Fred.when he was ill.... I am so sorry... I know being a widow as well... that people don't contact you after the memorial... and sometimes you loose friends... I just wanted to send you my condolence... i just saw the memorial on Facebook,,...

I only knew Marc for a short time, but he was definitely one of the kindest people I have ever met. I studied Enology/viticulture with Marc at Napa Valley College. I didn't have a car, but he always made sure I got to whatever wine convention or exhibition was going on at the time, where ever it was at. I know where ever Marc is at he is probably helping someone. Much love Marc!

My apologies for it taking me so long, but I finally have been able to post videos of both the Celebration of Life we did for Marc on 4/16/16 at the Sausalito Yacht Club, and the Military Honors Ceremony done at GlenMar, our home in Bandon, OR, on 7/2/16. The links are:

Celebration of Life - Sausalito 4/16/16: https://youtu.be/3ZPfmwtg9D

Military Honors Ceremony - Bandon 7/2/16: https://youtu.be/Ny41aUw09TM

In addition, the video presentation done for his 4/16/16...

Gleneda,
I'm sorry for your loss and would like to express my deepest condolences. Visiting and repairing your plumbing issues was always a treat, your collection of art and things of the world was always great to see.

OMG...I didn't know Marcus had passed. Albeit you may have rememberd me, I have not been in communication recently. I am seeing this post at 3:00 in the morning, and I am crying. I took a wine making class at Napa Valley College with Marcus and we were teamed together...we were known as M squared! What a magnificent man! I hate to bring age into the equation...but he was like my grandfather and best friend all at the same time! I hate to be esoteric, but he had a certain magic about him!...

Wow, I didn't know Mark was such a scholar! I did know he was always a good listener and fun to talk to! I could tell Mark was a treasure trove of interesting information on many subjects that I too was interested in. I always wanted to stop by Mark's n Gleneda's place (GlenMar :) ) on the Coast and help Mark and Gleneda with the building project while we talked about anything from processes of wine-making to recent discoveries of science, to ancient history and civilizations. I'm so glad he...