Gert Boyle
Gertrude Boyle (née Lamfrom; March 6, 1924 – November 3, 2019) was a German-born American businesswoman. Her father started Columbia Sportswear, where she later became president. She was the chairperson of the company from 1983 to her death.
Gertrude Boyle | |
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 Gert Boyle in 2013 | |
| Born | Gertrude Lamfrom March 6, 1924 Augsburg, Germany |
| Died | November 3, 2019 (aged 95) |
| Nationality | United States |
| Education | B.A. University of Arizona |
| Occupation | Businesswoman |
| Known for | Chairman of Columbia Sportswear |
| Spouse | Joseph Cornelius "Neal" Boyle (1948–1970; his death) |
| Children | Timothy Boyle Kathy Boyle Sally Boyle |
| Parent(s) | Paul Lamfrom Marie Lamfrom |
Boyle died on November 3, 2019 at her home in Portland, Oregon, at the age of 95.[1]
References
- Duin, Steve (November 3, 2019). "Gert Boyle, longtime Columbia Sportswear chairwoman, dies at 95". The Oregonian. Retrieved November 3, 2019.
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