Paul Robert Tiffany

It is with heavy and humble hearts that we announce the passing of our father; Paul Robert Tiffany, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to many. He had just celebrated his 84th birthday. Paul was born on October 30, 1940, in Hawaii, during the historic and tumultuous days surrounding the attack on Pearl Harbor. His early life was shaped by the resilience and adaptability required of military families, qualities that became a cornerstone of his character. Paul’s early years included a variety of hands-on “fill-in” jobs, from laborer, choker setter (his least favorite), dishwasher, carpenter's helper, machinist's helper, testing lab worker, ditch digger, and bartender. In 1962, after serving in the U.S. Air Force, Paul moved to Oregon, where his parents and younger siblings settled in Bandon, a small coastal town. It was there he met Margaret Josephine Lorenz, the love of his life. They married and built a life together, sharing over 51 years of marriage until Margaret’s passing in 2018. Their partnership was marked by love, dedication, and a shared commitment to family and community. Together, they raised three children in the Grant neighborhood in Portland, Oregon; creating a hospitable home for many and rarely locked their doors! Paul attended the University of Oregon in Eugene, earning a bachelor’s degree in Economics and a minor in US History and valued education as a transformative force. Paul used his experience as a Choker Setter as his driving force to get an education so he never had to work like that again! Paul’s career at the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries was marked by significant contributions to state labor laws. He was instrumental in shaping policies that ensured minimum wages for teenagers and tipped employees, rest period requirements, protections for child actors, improved conditions for farm laborers, prevailing wages and overtime on government jobs, and safeguards for those using employment agencies. These accomplishments are a testament to his dedication to fairness and justice. He enjoyed biking, hiking, and golfing with his brothers and in-laws. He was also an active member of Alcoholics Anonymous for 36 years and served the community of Sun City by doing volunteer work. Paul often said his greatest accomplishment was his family. He took immense pride in his wife and children. As a grandfather, he found joy and pride in the accomplishments of the next generation. Paul was known for his non-judgmental nature, quiet wisdom, and boundless kindness. He was a stand-in father to many and a source of strength and guidance for all who knew him. He is survived by his children, Geoffrey, Christopher and Kathryn Tiffany; his grandchildren, Emma Tiffany, Matthew Tiffany, Jeremy Tiffany and Justin Santos; in-laws, Gail Lorenz, Natasha & Paulina Tiffany; siblings, Ken, Claudia, Terry, Jim, Bill, Rosemary, and Blythe; and many extended family members, in-laws, and good friends. Paul’s ashes will be spread on December 28, 2024 with his wife, Margaret, in Cave Creek Arizona where they trained together to hike the Grand Canyon in 2017. A celebration of life to honor Paul’s life will be held on February 8th, 2025 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM in the Swain Fellowship Hall at The First Presbyterian Church of Sun City, 12225 N 103rd Ave, Sun City, AZ 85351. The family kindly requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Raising Special Kids (raisingspecialkids.org), and/or to KMUZ Public Radio (kmuz.org), reflecting Paul’s spirit of generosity and compassion. Paul Robert Tiffany will be remembered for his humility, tireless dedication, and unwavering love for his family and community. His legacy lives on in the laws he shaped, the lives he touched, and the example he set for all who knew him.