Paul Bruce McMorris was born in Glen Cove, New York, on March 29, 1958. He attended Lutheran Middle and High School in Brookville, New York. After graduating from Paul Smith's College, Paul moved to Vermont to pursue his passion for downhill skiing. Teaching skiing was something that Paul enjoyed, and his patience and perseverance were traits that he practiced while teaching people the art of downhill skiing.

It was at Suicide Six that Paul met Lynn Jillson who became his wife. Early in their marriage, Paul and Lynn enjoyed traveling to many places. They skied in Switzerland and Paul went scuba diving in the Caribbean. Accommodations ranged from luxurious(resorts) to primitive (camping).

Paul's interests extended beyond the outdoors. An avid reader, Paul's vast book collection ranged from the classics to poetry to WW II. Science fiction, westerns, and military history were among his favorites. Paul was quite the writer. He wrote numerous ski and travel articles and had a weekly ski article in The Valley News. In 2000, he coauthored The Insider's Guide to Vermont. Paul also wrote a novel about eco-terrorism.

Paul leaves behind his loving wife Lynn, devoted dog Armando, father Bruce, brother David, favorite cousin Jane and several nieces and nephews.

Donations, in Paul's name, can be made to the Weston Priory where Paul was a faithful congregant, and Lucy MacKenzie Humane Society.

A burial service was held at the Taftsville Burying Ground.

"Resentment is caustic,

Compassion is healing,

Love is creative."

Weston Priory