Paul N. Temple ’44

Paul died Nov. 29, 2016, in San Rafael, Calif., with many family members present. 

He won a scholarship to Princeton and majored in politics. Paul was in Tower Club and roomed with Woody Matlock, Hank Ebbitt, and Kent Taylor. He served as an ensign in the Navy during World War II, married Margaret Borgstrom, and went to Harvard Law School. 

Beginning his career in San Francisco, then Washington, D.C., with Celanese and Exxon, he went to Spain in 1961 to serve as chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce. Later he started his own investment firm. 

In 1995 he returned to Marin County, Calif., where he had a long and distinguished career. Sen. Claiborne Pell once introduced him as “the most truly good man I know.” He used his talents for the good of others. He founded a nonprofit foundation, having family members serve as board members. He was described as “larger than life.” Paul traveled the world and was always ready to serve mankind. He enjoyed tennis, golf, and snorkeling, but his greatest happiness was his family. Paul attended 11 major reunions, once with 25 family members accompanying him.  

He was predeceased by his first wife, Margaret, in 1981. Paul is survived by his wife of 35 years, Diane; seven children, including Robin ’76; 19 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great granddaughter.