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
File:Gert Boyle in 2013.jpg
Gert Boyle in 2013
Born
Gertrude Lamfrom

(1924-03-06)March 6, 1924
DiedNovember 3, 2019(2019-11-03) (aged 95)
NationalityUnited States
EducationB.A. University of Arizona
OccupationBusinesswoman
Known forChairman of Columbia Sportswear
Spouse(s)Joseph Cornelius "Neal" Boyle (1948–1970; his death)
ChildrenTimothy 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]

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