Willis Gordon McOmber (October 2, 1919 – August 24, 2018) was an American politician from Montana. He served in the Montana House of Representatives and Montana State Senate as a Democrat, having first been elected in 1954.[1] McOmber also served as Lieutenant Governor of Montana to fill out the unexpired term of George Turman when he resigned in 1988.[2][3]
W. Gordon McOmber | |
|---|---|
| 24th Lieutenant Governor of Montana | |
| In office January 4, 1988 – January 2, 1989 | |
| Governor | Ted Schwinden |
| Preceded by | George Turman |
| Succeeded by | Allen Kolstad |
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives | |
| Member of the Montana Senate | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 2, 1919 Magrath, Alberta, Canada |
| Died | August 24, 2018 (aged 98) Great Falls, Montana, U.S. |
| Resting place | Sunset Hills Cemetery, Fairfield, MT |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | Dennis, Gene, and Sandra |
| Occupation | Farmer |
McOmber's time as Lieutenant Governor occurred when Montana was making preparations for its centennial year. He served as the chairman of Montana's Statehood Centennial Commission which successfully lobbied the U.S. Postal Service to design a stamp commemorating Montana's 100th anniversary.[4]
References edit
- ^ http://www.fairfieldsuntimes.com/news/article_e540fed8-318f-11e5-b98d-3b547e6d2b8a.html[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Gordon McOmber named 2014 Gentleman of the Bench "
- ^ "W. Gordon McOmber". Great Falls Tribune. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
- ^ McAllister, Bill (December 30, 1988). "BIG SKY ART IT'S A BUTTE". Washington Post. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
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