Paul Errol Bragdon

My most heartfelt condolences to Nancy, David, Susan, Peter and families.

I just served Paul and Nancy their dinners while working in restaurants, but I was always treated with affection and respect. I knew they had interesting histories and sometimes they would tell me a story. Paul always made me feel like an equal which I wasn`t. I lost touch with him after leaving the restaurant industry. I was always impressed with his humility and his generosity. I thought he was an ideal human being. I see Nancy still lives and I hope she`s thriving! I would love to attend a...

My mother, Florence Lehman, worked for 25 years at Reed College as the Alumni Director. I believe she was there for the entirety of Paul's tenure as Reed's president. She always expressed high regard for Paul and Nancy. They, in turn, always were kind and supportive of Florence. As a young adult, I remember my interactions with Paul where he actually showed interest in a long haired kid in the1970s. And he had a great sense of humor! He will be missed.

What a wonderful and noble man. He was always willing to step in and take on difficult projects. His contributions were so critical in helping to guide the mergers of the Oregon National Primate Research Center and the Oregon Graduate Institute with OHSU. His many talents will be much missed in Oregon.

Paul Bragdon was one of the finest men I have ever known. He had a tremendous ability to make good decisions and solve problems. I always appreciated his steady hand in working through complicated issues. He will be greatly missed.