In Memory of Loren Doll Loren helped steer the course of MOTAL - Read all about him!

With the passing of Charles Loren Doll on April 24, 2020 our community lost a fair-minded, intelligent, and insightful man. At his retirement, his colleagues gave him a unique token . . . a five-foot long walking stick they dubbed his “Yoda Stick” in honor of his reputation as a very wise man. Well-deserved!


Loren was born in Portland, Oregon on August 8, 1942. He graduated from South Eugene High School and was educated as an electrical engineer at Oregon State University. After graduation, he served as an engineer at the naval yard in Bremerton, WA. He soon went on to earn a PhD in Business from Purdue University. After several years as a professor at the University of British Columbia, he initiated a series of three computer businesses before launching LCPtracker, a computer software company in Orange, CA and watched it grow from three employees to its current 100.


His interests included his devotion to family and a passion for reading science fiction and fantasy. He was a winning bridge player, a fan of TV mystery series, a devoted student of progressive politics and naval history, and a very enthusiastic traveler who had the privilege of visiting thirty-five countries over time.


Loren also helped steer the course for The Museum of Teaching and Learning (MOTAL), serving for eleven years as the secretary of the board of directors. He was a devoted and tireless supporter.


Loren was preceded In death by his father Charles and his mother Janet as well as his sisters Andrea and Beth and his late wife, Nelene. He is survived by his wife Greta, his children Ryan and Garrick and daughter-in-law Stacey, stepchildren Christina and Paul, as well as grandchildren Jade and Joshua and great-granddaughter Aubrey. He will be missed terribly.
 
Sincerely,
 
Greta Nagel
Founding President and CEO
 
In lieu of flowers, please contribute to The Museum of Teaching and Learning (www.motal.org) or the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org) in memory of Charles Loren Doll.