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Gert Boyle in 2013 |
Born | Gertrude Lamfrom (1924-03-06)March 6, 1924
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Died | November 3, 2019(2019-11-03) (aged 95)
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Nationality | United States |
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Education | B.A. University of Arizona |
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Occupation | Businesswoman |
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Known for | Chairman of Columbia Sportswear |
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Spouse | Joseph Cornelius "Neal" Boyle (1948–1970; his death) |
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Children | Timothy Boyle Kathy Boyle Sally Boyle |
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Parent(s) | Paul Lamfrom Marie Lamfrom |
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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.
Boyle died on November 3, 2019 at her home in Portland, Oregon, at the age of 95.[1]
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