Marian Wood Kolisch

Charles and I are very sorry that the icy streets kept us from coming to celebrate Marian's life this afternoon. She was a first-class artist, in whom Portland should take great pride, and a person of the most extraordinary originality, courage, generosity, and charm. We'll miss her very much, but we take joy in the thought that we had the great good luck to know, admire, and love her. -- Ursula K. Le Guin

Dear P.K. and all, We think of you so much and were planning to come this afternoon to the Racquet Club, bringing Charles and Ursula Leguin. But we have all agreed we shouldn't try to make it. Too slithery. And you may have canceled anyway. So we just send our love, and many affectionate thoughts.

I was a neighbor of Marians on Lovejoy street in the early 1930's. Only the snow and ice would prevent my attending her service today! A Lovely lady!

Lovely, warm, smiling, generous and always having time for a child were the attributes I fondly remember. She will be truly missed.

I was so sorry to hear of Marian's death. I only met her and Pierre once but that once was so memorable! Pierre's niece, Niki, is one of my best friends and so I have kept in contact with Marian and Pierre through her. Both Marian and Pierre made a great impression on me and I mourn their passing as though they were my own relatives. Marian's book is on my coffee table at all times. My best wishes go to their family. Annette M. Harding, Esq.

Marian was my mother-in-law for over 20 years and a bright light in my life. She was always gracious, accepting and lots of fun. i married her daughter Christine in 1989 and we are still happily married.

Both Marian and Pierre made my life richer and were wonderful examples of how to live in this world. I shall miss them both and will always think of them with warmth and affection.

Marian and I shared the art of photography and I was so pleased that her retrospective book was...

Marian is one of the last adults from my mother's high school years. Slowly but surely each of her best friends has passed. Marian was a sweetheart, loyal to her friends from all those years ago. She will be missed. On behalf of myself and my brothers, our deepest sympathys to the entire Kolish family.

Marian was a treasured friend; I believe that the photographs she made of me for my 70th birthday were her final commercial work. We remained in touch afterward and I acquired from her her book of photos of Oregonians which captures with her special insight the likes of Ursula LeGuin, Tom McCall, others. I send condolences and warmest thoughts to her family.

Marian was an inspiration and mentor to me. Not only was she the best portrait
photographer in Oregon, she and her wonder-
ful husband, Pierre, were among the most
charming people I knew. It's impossible to
think of them apart--they were a tremendous couple, and a joy to watch at
social events, having the time of their lives. I will miss both of them very much, and Portland has lost two bright lights in its galaxy.