Lasting Memories

Paul Talcott Currier
Oct. 5, 1952-Nov. 5, 2012
San Francisco, California
Submitted by Virginia Martinez

Paul Currier, 60, was raised in the Palo Alto area, born at Stanford Hospital Oct. 5, 1952.

Graduated from Paly in 1970. Attended UCSB studying in Art, graduated from UCB in Political Science, with an internship in Ron Dellum's office. He was active in many elections and ran for Mayor in San Francisco last year.

Worked as a private entrepreneur forming many companies over the years. Was instrumental in early wireless systems in San Francisco and the Philippines. Lived one year in Japan as a child. Lived and worked in Prague for a few years working for Radio Free Liberty. In recent years was an advocate for homeless and seniors in San Francisco.

Started the Seven Seas chapter of AA in San Francisco. Was also active in the Occupy Movement. Survived by his mother, Helen Currier; sister, Virginia; brother, Gordon; daughter Liberty; sons, Jeremiah and Iliajah; and five grandchildren.

From ted smith
April 2, 2014

Paul was my best friend in college at UCB. We were both born on the same day, 3 hours apart. I was new from Illinois when we met in a new class that we formed in the Sociology department. Paul taught me how to live in the wilderness....we went on many back pack trips in the 70's.I'll never forget his laugh...... He was an amazing soul that transcended the worldly boredom that surrounds us. The enclosed picture is one that he took of me circa 1975...that's him in the mirror. I'll be looking for him in the resurrection, Jehovah willing.

From Bruce E. Kenyon
March 15, 2014

My wife and I knew Paul, I was production manager at his business in South San Francisco. Visited his Mom, his boyhood house in Palo Alto, some think tank business, and shared many ideas and insights with Paul. What I learned from him is determination and I carry that today in my spiritual life. Sorry to hear of this loss.

From Kerry Abshire
June 28, 2013

For an old Friend Paul Talcott Currier who passed away. Knew him since the 70's, Sweat in Sweat Lodges in the 80's, Studied Microsoft and Cisco in the 90's and were in business together in the 2000's.

From Virginia Martinez
Jan. 7, 2013

Paul was remembered by about thirty friends and family in a Quaker Memorial Service. Friends from recent times and past times were present. Many spoke of his passionate spirit and hard driving presence. He was remembered by many for his dynamic charactor and determination. With sadness and reverance we said fairwell to Paul, who semmed to have died too soon and unexpectedly. Paul's health had declined quickly in his past few months, with only his very best friends and his mother knowing of it. He died of a heart attack, at home, in San Francisco. RIP