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A philanthropist, Bastian supported the LGBT community and the performing arts in Utah.<ref name="fox13obit">{{cite news |last1=Burt |first1=Spencer |last2=Tencer |first2=Emily |title=Bruce Bastian, co-founder of WordPerfect and longtime LGBTQ+ philanthropist, dies at age 76 |url=https://www.fox13now.com/news/local-news/bruce-bastian-co-founder-of-wordperfect-and-lgbtq-supporter-dies-at-age-76 |access-date=June 17, 2024 |work=Fox 13 |date=June 16, 2024}}</ref> He was a donor to [[Encircle]], the [[Utah Pride Center]], and [[Equality Utah]], whose executive director noted, |
A philanthropist, Bastian supported the LGBT community and the performing arts in Utah.<ref name="fox13obit">{{cite news |last1=Burt |first1=Spencer |last2=Tencer |first2=Emily |title=Bruce Bastian, co-founder of WordPerfect and longtime LGBTQ+ philanthropist, dies at age 76 |url=https://www.fox13now.com/news/local-news/bruce-bastian-co-founder-of-wordperfect-and-lgbtq-supporter-dies-at-age-76 |access-date=June 17, 2024 |work=Fox 13 |date=June 16, 2024}}</ref> He was a donor to [[Encircle]], the [[Utah Pride Center]], and [[Equality Utah]], whose executive director noted, "No individual has had a greater impact on the lives of LGBTQ Utahns."<ref name="fox13obit"/> He also provided financial assistance to the [[Plan-B Theatre Company]], the [[Utah Symphony]] and [[Utah Opera]], [[Ballet West]], the [[University of Utah]].<ref name="fox13obit"/> |
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In 2010, President [[Barack Obama]] appointed Bastian to the Presidential Advisory Committee of the Arts in honor of Bastian's long-term commitment to the arts.<ref>{{cite press release|url=https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/the-press-office/president-obama-announces-more-key-administration-posts-22610 |title=President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 2/26/10 | The White House |date=2010-02-26 |via=[[NARA|National Archives]] |work=[[whitehouse.gov]] |access-date=2013-11-01}}</ref> |
In 2010, President [[Barack Obama]] appointed Bastian to the Presidential Advisory Committee of the Arts in honor of Bastian's long-term commitment to the arts.<ref>{{cite press release|url=https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/the-press-office/president-obama-announces-more-key-administration-posts-22610 |title=President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 2/26/10 | The White House |date=2010-02-26 |via=[[NARA|National Archives]] |work=[[whitehouse.gov]] |access-date=2013-11-01}}</ref> |
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| Born | Bruce Wayne Bastian March 23, 1948 |
| Died | June 16, 2024 Palm Springs, CA |
| Alma mater | Brigham Young University |
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| Known for | Co-founding WordPerfect |
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Melanie Laycock-Bastian
(m. 1976; div. 1993) |
Bruce Wayne Bastian (March 23, 1948 - June 16, 2024) was an American computer programmer, and businessperson, and philanthropist.[2] He co-founded the WordPerfect Software Company (originally known as Satellite Software International) with Alan Ashton in 1978.
Early life and education
Bastian was born on March 23, 1948, in Twin Falls, Idaho. He attended college at Brigham Young University (BYU) in Provo, Utah, where he initially majored in music. While serving as the director of the BYU Cougar Marching Band, Bastian developed a software program to help choreograph marching band performances with the help of instructor Alan Ashton. After leaving his position with the marching band, Bastian earned a master's degree in computer science.[3]
Career
Bastian briefly worked for Ashton and another partner, developing word processing software. Bastian later worked for the Eyring Research Institute (ERI), where he briefly worked on a language translation program.[citation needed] Soon after Bastian became employed at ERI, the company signed a contract with Orem, Utah, to create a word processor for the city's new DEC PDP-11/34 mini computer. Since Bastian was the only employee at ERI who had a development experience with word processing, the company contracted with Bastian and Ashton to develop the software, which later became WordPerfect.[3]
Philanthropy
A philanthropist, Bastian supported the LGBT community and the performing arts in Utah.[2] He was a donor to Encircle, the Utah Pride Center, and Equality Utah, whose executive director noted, "No individual has had a greater impact on the lives of LGBTQ Utahns."[2] He also provided financial assistance to the Plan-B Theatre Company, the Utah Symphony and Utah Opera, Ballet West, the University of Utah.[2]
In 2010, President Barack Obama appointed Bastian to the Presidential Advisory Committee of the Arts in honor of Bastian's long-term commitment to the arts.[4]
Death
Bastian died on June 16, 2024.[2]
References
- ^ "Melanie Laycock-Bastian". Deseret News. 2016. Retrieved August 16, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e Burt, Spencer; Tencer, Emily (June 16, 2024). "Bruce Bastian, co-founder of WordPerfect and longtime LGBTQ+ philanthropist, dies at age 76". Fox 13. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
- ^ a b Romboy, Dennis (June 22, 2003), "Bastian's profile low — in Utah, at least", Deseret News, retrieved January 5, 2012
- ^ "President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 2/26/10 | The White House". whitehouse.gov (Press release). February 26, 2010. Retrieved November 1, 2013 – via National Archives.
External links
- B.W. Bastian Foundation
- Philanthropist and WordPerfect Co-Founder Bruce Bastian, Interview on Mormon Stories
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