Thomas Robert-Marineau-Obituary

Thomas Robert Marineau

PORTLAND, Oregon

Oct 7, 1929 – Jan 18, 2023

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BORN
October 7, 1929
DIED
January 18, 2023
LOCATION
PORTLAND, Oregon

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Tom was born in Weiser, Idaho on October 7, 1929 to Nora (Brodersen) and Fred (Lefty) Marineau. He attended Fernwood Elementary, Lewis and Clark High in Spokane, and Grant High where he was a three-year letterman in basketball. He graduated from Oregon State where he was a member of Phi Delta...

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I was in Mr. Marineau´s first class at Beaumont. He was the best teacher I ever had and I learned so much from him. From reading his obituary, it sounds like he had a wonderful life.. RIP Mr. Marineau .

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Had the pleasure of knowing Mr Marineau during my high school years. Such a nice man and father figure.

Mr. Marineau was such a NICE MAN! He was always loving & kind to all students. I went to Hosford 1977-1978. It turned into a middle school my eighth grade year. He shall always be remembered with fondness.

We will be sorry to miss the Celebration of Life, since we are out of town. Tom was my 1st and best basketball coach. I was fortunate to get to see him at the Multnomah Club through out my life and keep in touch.

An exemplary life well led which truly blessed everyone and every job or task he undertook. Such a wonderful family. With love and thanks, Marcia Cook Gartrell

I am so very sorry to hear about Tom. In 1986, I was thrilled when Tom took a chance and hired me to teach 8th graders at Beaumont MS. Tom was encouraging, flexible, easy to talk with and clearly enjoyed his job as principal. Teaching at Beaumont was creative, energizing and fun with Tom leading the way. Years later, my daughter and son became friends with Natalie and Chip. In time, we learned that their grandfather was Tom Marineau and the connection made perfect sense! The Kennedys...

You were always a great guy! Thank you for being so nice and smart and funny! We will miss you but will see you on the other side! Lo

Dear Tom. He will be so missed, but can only imagine what joy and amazing stories are being shared in his new adventure. Thank you for enhancing our lives along the way.

There are teachers and then there are TEACHERS- and Tom Marineau was definitely the latter. He was my 8th grade teacher at Beaumont School in `55-`56. He was the best- tough but fair, and we all loved him. He prepared us so well for our entry the next year into Grant High. He was such a favorite that after our 50th high school reunion, we invited him to our Beaumont reunion a few months later, and we had a great time reminiscing and laughing with him. Such fun! To his family - I send my...