Michael Richard "Sky" Saul

Michael Richard Saul, passed away peacefully on August 10th, 2024, in Oceanside, CA at the age of 72, surrounded by his family. Born on July 7, 1952, in Portland, OR to Dr. Richard Saul and Donna Palmer née Johnson. Michael was a compassionate, generous, and mischievious man, known for sharing his love of adventure and the outdoors.

In addition to being an incredible husband, father, brother, uncle, Zayda and friend; Michael was passionate about (in other words, he was extremely good at) kayaking, rafting, sailing, skiing, and flying. He was just okay at food shopping.

Michael began his entrepreneurial journey while in college, where he was probably the best looking student in the first graduating class at The Evergreen State College. While there, he and classmate James Koons, founded Sundance Expeditions (a river rafting and kayak school). After years of managing multiple outdoor adventure companies, and various other roles in the leadership development field; he went on to found Possibilities Consulting with his life partner Michelle, where they facilitated transformational experiences across industries for decades. In 2012, after the passing of his beloved father-in-law Jack Colker (z"l), Michael stepped up to manage the family business in California. His last entrepreneurial chapter was co-founding 7CTO's, a membership organization to bring emotional intelligence to the tech industry.

Michael is survived by his loving spouse and soul mate, Michelle Saul; children, Jennifer Exum (Jason), Ari Saul (Nur) and DJ Saul (Erin); grandchildren Mimi (23), Elijah (18), Rain (16), Daphne (8), Jack (6), and Damien (3). His loving siblings Virginia "Ginny" Walker (Tom), Rick Saul (Priscilla); as well as Barbara Saul ("Grandma"), Dvorah Colker ("Bubbe"); and his nieces, nephews, cousins, and the countless others who considered him family.

Over the last few years, Michael and Michelle were able to turn their dream of returning to the Rogue River in Oregon (where they were married in 1981) into reality, by creating a legacy retreat center known as "The Riverhouse." The manifestation of Michael's adventurous spirit and loving heart are represented in a magical property, to be enjoyed by generations to come.

Michael made a contract with himself for how he wanted to show up in the world, and these are the words that helped to ground him: "I am tender, playful, and crystal clear." This is exactly how his family, friends and community will remember him.

Donations in Michael's Honor can be made to our beloved charity First Descents – ("First Descents provides life-changing outdoor adventures for young adults impacted by cancer and other serious health conditions"). https://firstdescents.org/get-involved/donate/