Bowker Biography:
Ralph G. Willie

None of us like to write about ourselves. As a result, much of what is mentioned here will be taken from the words of others. After all, this writer is no “spring chicken,” and he has done enough in life to have both critics as well as some admirers.

Why write anything at all? One might say that there is an incentive to earn money by doing so. This is not especially true. It is this writer’s opinion that he is the one who benefits from doing the research as well as taking the time involved. After all, he could be watching T.V. or reading the works of others.

Writing is a challenge. That fact was brought home when this writer decided to enter an American denture society essay contest as a senior dental student. He was encouraged when the results were announced. “The first prize of $500.00 in the fifth annual essay contest sponsored by the American denture society was won by Dr. Ralph G. Willie.”

An American dental practice magazine entitle, “Dental Survey,” published an article provided by this writer in one of its monthly magazines entitled, “For future re-design: no load bearing walls.” This article was as the result of several years’ effort on this writer’s part as well as that of an architect. “Convenience and comfort for both dentist and patients were major considerations in the design of the new office of Dr. Ralph G. Willie in Federal Way, Washington.” Such was the beginning of this article.

Those of you who have had something to do with office design can appreciate the time and effort involved. Permit me to quote another few sentences from this same article, “The reception room in Dr. Willie’s suite has a ‘living room atmosphere,’ with individual sofa-type chairs and lighting supplied by overhead banks coupled with individual spotlights above the chairs for reading. One wall is nearly all window to provide additional natural lighting, and another wall contains a relaxing country mural. A third wall has a planter running full length containing both live and artificial plants. A children’s table and chairs are placed near a fish tank and waterfall in one corner. Walls have teakwood paneling and green vinyl wall coverings, and a rheostat control permits dimming of spotlights that highlight the waterfall and planting area. Stereo background music with individual controls for reach speaker is available in this room as well as in four other rooms in the office.”

Permit me to conclude this biography with a statement taken from a letter of recommendation from an executive of Weyerhaeuser Company. “I have known Ralph Willie for more than twenty years. During most of those years we have worked or associated closely together, so I am well aware of his qualifications. First of all, Ralph has impeccable character. I do not know anyone that better represents the qualities of honesty and integrity. He can be trusted with critical issues, and is reliable in his performance. Ralph and I also worked together in politics. Here again, he exhibited great wisdom, leadership skills and sound decision making.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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