Booth Gardner
William Booth Gardner (August 21, 1936 – March 15, 2013) was an American politician who served as the 19th governor of Washington from 1985 to 1993. He also served as the ambassador of the GATT. A member of the Democratic Party, Gardner previously served as a member of the Washington State Senate, representing the 26th district from 1971 to 1973 and served as the Pierce County Executive prior to his tenure as governor. His service was notable for advancing standards-based education and environmental protection.
Booth Gardner | |
|---|---|
| 19th Governor of Washington | |
| In office January 16, 1985 – January 13, 1993 | |
| Lieutenant | John Cherberg Joel Pritchard |
| Preceded by | John Spellman |
| Succeeded by | Mike Lowry |
| Chair of the National Governors Association | |
| In office July 31, 1990 – August 20, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Terry Branstad |
| Succeeded by | John Ashcroft |
| 1st Pierce County Executive | |
| In office May 1, 1981 – January 1, 1985 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Joe Stortini |
| Member of the Washington Senate from the 26th district | |
| In office January 11, 1971 – December 13, 1973 | |
| Preceded by | Larry Faulk |
| Succeeded by | Clifford W. Beck |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Booth Gardner August 21, 1936 Tacoma, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | March 15, 2013 (aged 76) Tacoma, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouses | Jean Forstrom
(m. 1960; div. 2001)Cynthia Perkins
(m. 2001; div. 2008) |
| Education | University of Washington, Seattle (BA) Harvard University (MBA) |
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