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  1. Mary Ann Gates (née Maxwell; July 5, 1929 – June 10, 1994) was an American banker, civic activist, non-profit executive, and schoolteacher. She was the first female president of King County's United Way , the first woman to chair the national United Way’s executive committee where she served most notably with IBM 's CEO, John Opel , and ...

    • June 10, 1994 (aged 64), Seattle, Washington, U.S.
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    • Mary Ann Maxwell, July 5, 1929, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
  2. Jan 1, 2005 · Gates, Mary Maxwell (1929-1994) The Seattle civic activist and philanthropist Mary Gates and her husband William H. Gates strived to create a quality environment for their children inside their home, as well as outside in the community. The son and daughters of Mary and Bill Gates have all been active as volunteers in civic organizations within ...

  3. Jan 1, 2000 · Tweet. On June 10, 1994, Mary Maxwell Gates, mother of Microsoft co-founder William H. Gates III and a woman widely admired for her civic activism, dies of breast cancer at age 64. Gates was the first female president of King County's United Way, the first woman to chair the national United Way's executive committee, and the first woman to be a ...

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  5. May 10, 2024 · Bill Gates Sr. and Bill Gates are seen during the The Lasker Awards 2013 on September 20, 2013 in New York City; Mary Maxwell. Photo: Brian Ach/Getty ; Bill Gates Instagram. Bill Gates credits his ...

  6. Mary Maxwell Gates (1929–1994) was a leader who promoted voluntary service and philanthropy both locally and nationally. A member of the UW Board of Regents from 1975-1993, Mrs. Gates had a deep and abiding interest in students, particularly undergraduates, and consistently raised issues to ensure that student concerns were addressed.

  7. Feb 16, 2019 · Mary Maxwell Gates was an American businesswoman and the mother of Microsoft founder, Bill Gates. She was associated with philanthropy and rendered voluntary service. Having worked as a school teacher in the early 1950s, Mary strived towards addressing students’ co

  8. Sep 1, 1994 · The University of Washington lost one of its closest friends and biggest supporters when Mary Maxwell Gates, ’50, a civic leader and longtime UW regent, died June 10 of cancer. “A light has gone out in our community, and a portion of the heart and soul of this University has vanished,” said UW President William P. Gerberding.

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