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Mary Ann Gates (née Maxwell; July 5, 1929 – June 10, 1994) was an American banker, civic activist, non-profit executive, and schoolteacher.
Jan 1, 2005 · 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.
Sep 1, 1994 · Mary Maxwell Gates, ’50, was a longtime advocate and supporter of the University of Washington, where she served as a regent for 18 years. She was also a board member of many companies, including Microsoft, and a role model for women in business and community service.
Mary Gates, the late mother of Bill Gates, used her connections to help Microsoft land a contract with IBM in 1980. This deal led to the development and licensing of MS-DOS, a key product that boosted Microsoft's success.
Mary Maxwell Gates (1929-1994) was a leader who promoted voluntary service and philanthropy both locally and nationally. She was a member of the UW Board of Regents for 18 years, a graduate of the University, and the mother of Microsoft founder Bill Gates.
Feb 16, 2019 · Mary Maxwell Gates became the first woman to lead the board of directors of the national ‘United Way’ in 1983. She was also the first woman to serve on the board of directors of Washington’s ‘First Interstate Bank’ and the first woman to be appointed as the president of ‘United Way of King County.’
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Jan 1, 2000 · 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.
