BOORE, WILLIAM F. 1921-2007. The Educator. Bill was born on Sept. 20, 1921, to William and Frances Boore in Pittsburgh. He passed away on Jan. 9, 2007, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He graduated from Lehigh University with an engineering degree in 1942 and served as president of the fraternity Sigma Chi. Immediately after graduation he enlisted as an officer in the Air Force and served in World War II in Saipan and Guam. During this time he met Carol Curtis in Boise, Idaho, and they were married in November 1943. In 1948 he pursued his dream of becoming an educator, and was a professor at the Colorado School of Mines. At the same time he obtained a Master of Science in engineering. His next move was to Ames, Iowa, as professor at Iowa State College. A change in direction took him to the University of Chicago to obtain a master's degree in business, while continuing to teach. The Air Force asked him to return and work in their research and development area in Baltimore in 1954. During this time he achieved the designation of lieutenant colonel. He wanted to return to education and chose to move to Washington State University in Pullman, Wash. He was a professor in the Engineering Department from 1957 to 1964. During this tenure he went on to obtain a doctorate degree in business from the University of Washington. In 1964 Portland State University asked if he would become a member of their faculty and assist in developing the School of Business. He was a professor in the School of Business from 1964 until 1982. He held many positions at the school, but his true passion was teaching. After he retired in 1982 he chose to keep his promise to Carol and show her the world. The only two places they never visited were the North and South poles. Bill lived his life to the fullest and made many memories for his family, friends, students and colleagues. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Carol Boore, and his daughter and son-in-law, Christine and Reed Wheeler. Remembrances to Alzheimer's Research, in care of Pegg, Paxson and Springer who handled the arrangements. Published in The Oregonian on 2/6/2007.