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'''Patricia Stryker''' (born [[1956]]) is the granddaughter of [[Homer Stryker]], surgeon and founder of [[Stryker Corp.|Stryker Corporation]], a [[medical technology]] company. |
'''Patricia Stryker''' (born [[1956]]) is the granddaughter of [[Homer Stryker]], surgeon and founder of [[Stryker Corp.|Stryker Corporation]], a [[medical technology]] company. |
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The low-profile heiress has been more active in civic life in recent years, with an interest in liberal causes. She donated $3 million to defeat a [[2002]] ballot initiative regarding bilingual education in [[Colorado]]. In 2004, she gave $20 million to [[Colorado State University]], mostly to benefit its football team. |
The low-profile heiress has been more active in civic life in recent years, with an interest in liberal causes. She donated $3 million to defeat a [[2002]] ballot initiative regarding [[bilingual education]] in [[Colorado]]. In 2004, she gave $20 million to [[Colorado State University]], mostly to benefit its football team. |
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Stryker bought Sonoma's Sommer Vineyards in [[1999]], which she rebuilt, replanted, and rechristened as Stryker Sonoma [http://www.strykersonoma.com/]. It covers 32 acres (129,000 m²) in [[Alexander Valley]], [[California]], producer of classic [[vinifera]] varieties [[Bordeaux]] and [[Zinfandel]]. |
Stryker bought Sonoma's Sommer Vineyards in [[1999]], which she rebuilt, replanted, and rechristened as Stryker Sonoma [http://www.strykersonoma.com/]. It covers 32 acres (129,000 m²) in [[Alexander Valley]], [[California]], producer of classic [[vinifera]] varieties [[Bordeaux]] and [[Zinfandel]]. |
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Revision as of 02:24, 23 June 2007
Patricia Stryker (born 1956) is the granddaughter of Homer Stryker, surgeon and founder of Stryker Corporation, a medical technology company.
The low-profile heiress has been more active in civic life in recent years, with an interest in liberal causes. She donated $3 million to defeat a 2002 ballot initiative regarding bilingual education in Colorado. In 2004, she gave $20 million to Colorado State University, mostly to benefit its football team.
Stryker bought Sonoma's Sommer Vineyards in 1999, which she rebuilt, replanted, and rechristened as Stryker Sonoma [1]. It covers 32 acres (129,000 m²) in Alexander Valley, California, producer of classic vinifera varieties Bordeaux and Zinfandel.