Media, politicians, and fans alike share their thoughts on the passing of Gert Boyle who famously took Columbia Sportswear to new heights. 

Very sorry to hear about the passing of my friend Gert Boyle. One tough mother and one incredibly impressive and generous Oregonian who blazed major trails for our state’s apparel industry and for businesswomen throughout our country.

— Ron Wyden (@RonWyden) November 3, 2019

Gert Boyle truly was One Tough Mother. With a unique combination of persistence, hard work, fearlessness, and a wicked sense of humor, Gert made @Columbia1938 the company it is today. Columbia - and Oregon - will miss her leadership. 1/2

— Suzanne Bonamici (@RepBonamici) November 3, 2019

The “One Tough Mother” we all loved. An Oregon icon. RIP Gert Boyle. @Columbia1938 https://t.co/JryQIcJaO9

— Laural Porter (@LauralPorter) November 3, 2019

So sad to hear about the passing of this *amazing* woman. Gert Boyle is the matriarch of ⁦@Columbia1938⁩ . Google and read her story- it’s inspiring. I admired her accomplishments, her business sense, her work ethic. #Goals #RIP #OneToughMother pic.twitter.com/UqLDVWuPNC

— Sally Ramirez (@SallyKHOU11) November 3, 2019

I miss her already. Gert Boyle died yesterday at the age of 95. @columbia1938 #fox12Oregon pic.twitter.com/EGaIxquVqD

— Marilyn Deutsch (@marilyndeutsch) November 4, 2019

Moving @OHSU tribute to Gert Boyle https://t.co/WXOOnGaxXu

— Jeff Colley (@JVColley) November 4, 2019

Her contributions to Oregon are countless and we are better because of her commitment and drive. Rest in power. #femaleentrepreneurship #onetoughmother #pioneer #legend #outdoorindustry

— Portland Diamond Project (@PDXDiamondProj) November 4, 2019

I went to some weird youth leadership conference in high school and Gert Boyle spoke and we all got to meet her and it was the only good thing about the whole thing. https://t.co/ZFcn6fY1z6

— 🦅Lizzy Acker 🦈 (@lizzzyacker) November 4, 2019

Also, here is a great look that our friends at KGW did:

In February, @BrendaBraxton8 sat down with the Columbia Sportswear pioneer. Gert Boyle will surely be missed.https://t.co/D7zi7ajOaF https://t.co/RwZpgKHjYG

 

— KGW Sunrise (@KGWSunrise) November 4, 2019