[or-roots] William Robert Smith Obituary

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William Robert Smith 



Dec 25, 1942 -- Dec 19, 2010 



William Robert Smith passed away Dec. 17, 2010, after a long battle with a neurological disease. 



He was born Dec. 25, 1942, in Evanston Ill to Mary and Wallace Smith. William graduated with a degree in physics from the University of Houston in 1965 and went on to a successful career in the computer industry.  In the 
early 1980s he was one of the founders of Quantitative Technology Corporation (QTC) in Beaverton.  He loved working with computers, which supported his love of travel around the world, including one of his favorite 
stops in Hawaii, the Maui High-Performance Computing Center. 



In retirement he volunteered for the Genealogical Forum of Oregon , and developed a deep interest in genealogy.  He traced his family tree and assisted others in doing the same.  William was fascinated with archaeology, 
enjoyed cooking and great food with family and friends, and was an avid reader who loved Powell's Books.  He will be missed. 



William is survived by his wife, Barbara; sons, David and James of Portland; mother, Mary Smith of Wisconsin, brother, Richard of Calgary, Alberta; brother David of Salt Lake City; sister, Cathy of Waukesha, Wis; and many friends. 



No memorial services will be held. 



Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. 



(from a Paid death notice in The Oregonian)
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