Bob-Gore-Obituary

Bob Gore

Apr 15, 1937 – Sep 17, 2020 (Age 83)

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BORN
April 15, 1937
DIED
September 17, 2020
AGE
83

Obituary

Robert W. "Bob" Gore was the former president and chairman of W.L. Gore & Associates, best known for inventing Gore-Tex fabric. For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click here.

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Sorry to hear of the passing of the inventor of such an ICONIC PRODUCT. R.I.P. ROBERT

For the last three months I've been writing notes to myself to contact Bob. It seems remarkable that he has just passed. More than coincidental. He will be missed. Can anyone take his place?

Sincere condolences to the Gore Family. Mr. Gore's breakthrough on a fabric invention that was both porous and waterproof helped in the development of outdoor gear and the medical field for burn patients bandages. May the love and the special memory you shared with your father show how your life was touched by him. May Almighty God in the Heavens comfort your hearts with peace and loving kindness as you cope with this precious loss in your lives. Thank you for Mr. Robert W. Gore's...

I would like to offer my condolences to the Gore family and all of my former WL Gore Associates in the passing of Bob Gore. As a former Gore Associate I had the opportunity on just a few occasions to meet Bob and talk with him. He was a brilliant engineer. He has left his legacy in applied science and engineering and he has left the corporation with a very strong foundation for future generations. RIP Bob.

My condolences to the family. May the God of Comfort, continue to comfort the family, during these difficult times.

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. May the God of comfort strengthen you during this difficult time.

To a pioneer if your field, thank you for your contribution. My your love ones and family be comforted. Please accept my condolences.

Gore -Tex was a revolution to the outdoor clothing businesses ! We were able to be one of the early manufacturers of breathable and waterproof clothing in Santa Fe (Alti Wear). RIP Bob