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This is the picture that was in his original obit next to his name. RIP Winston!
Andy Flagg, OIT CSET '91
July 27, 2025 | School


Cary, North Carolina
Dr. Winston D. Purvine, 96, died Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at Wake Med. Dr. Purvine founded Oregon Institute of Technology in 1947 in Klamath Falls, OR, and was President until his retirement in 1976. Under his leadership, the Institute grew from a vocational school to a four-year bachelor's...
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This is the picture that was in his original obit next to his name. RIP Winston!
Andy Flagg, OIT CSET '91
July 27, 2025 | School
I am very glad Winston moved to North Carolina from Arizona. It gave Greg and Austin a chance to spend time and really enjoy the company of their great grandfather. They will always have wonderful memories as will I. Both Winston and Veta were very special.
Rebecca Purvine
January 24, 2009 | Youngsville, NC
Winston was my great uncle, whom I knew only in passing, but I was proud of him daily. His work made it possible for me to achieve my higher education in our state. I'll always be thankful for the work that he did, and he will be missed.
Richard Moss
January 20, 2009 | Medford, OR
Laurie, I'm thinking of you and your family often. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss and know what it's like to lose someone so close and dear to your heart. Please call on me any time you need me, I mean it! Love, Rebekah
Rebekah Alley
January 19, 2009 | Candler, NC