Published 20:14 IST, September 16th 2020
Bill Gates Sr, father of Microsoft co-founder passes away at the age of 94
Bill Gates shares the news of his father William H. Gates II, peacefully passing away on 14th September, surrounded by family, through personal blog GatesNotes
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Bill Gates' far, William H. Gates II died on September 14 at of 94. On September 15, Bill Gates wrote an emotional te on his blog talking about his far's death. As mentioned in blog, Bill Gates Sr.'s health h been deteriorating before he passed away. But whole family h a lot of time to enjoy moments spent with him. re were or reasons given for demise.
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A few or things were written about Bill Gates Sr's death on blog titled 'Remembering my far'. His son confessed that whole family would miss him terribly but y're also grateful for time y h with him. Microsoft Founder wrote that Bill Gates Sr.'s empathy, humility, wisdom and generosity h a huge influence on world. He's been a source of constant support and encourment throughout Bill Gates' life. Bill Gates Sr h two daughters, Libby and Kristianne along with Bill Gates himself. Mary Maxwell Gates, his first wife, passed away in 1994. He remarried Mimi Gardner Gates in 1996.
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About Bill Gates Sr
Bill Gates Sr was born in Bremerton, Washington in 1925. He joined fight in World War 2 after high school and later joined college and got his degree in law. He was named president of Seattle King County Bar Association and Washington Bar Association, apart from being one of founding partners at law firm Preston Gates and Ellis. Bill Gates Sr also penned down a book in 2009 titled Showing Up For Life: Thoughts On Gifts Of A Lifetime.
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Bill Gates Sr's Involvement in Bill and Melinda Gates foundation
Bill Gates Sr. was one who helped in building values on which Bill and Melinda Gates foundation stands today. He was co-chair of Gates Foundation. As mentioned in bio of Gates Foundation, Bill Gates Sr was an officer, trustee and volunteer for rthwest organizations like Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce, King County United Way and two dozen more like se.
In his blog, Bill Gates wrote that his far was a dignified man who didn't like anything pretentious. While trying to work out new strategies for foundation, Bill Gates Sr didn't let anyone forget about people impacted due to ir decisions. He saw best in everyone around him and people felt houred to be working with Bill Gates Sr.
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20:13 IST, September 16th 2020