Dr. William P. Galen, z”l,  died June 17, 2020. Bill is survived by his wife of 74 years, Bev; brother, Morris; brother-in-law, Howard (Kim); daughters, Lindsay and Christie (Marshall); sons, Edward (Ann) and Davis; as well as nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren (with 2 more on the way).

Bill was born in Portland March 17, 1925, to Harry and Ruth Galen.

At age 12, Bill purchased his first camera sparking a passion for photography that remained with him throughout his life. He served as photographer for at    Lincoln High School student paper and yearbook. He also met Beverly, his favorite photographic subject and the love of his life at LHS

After graduating from the University of Oregon Medical School (now OHSU), he became a highly respected physician and one of the first Oncologists in Oregon. During his career, he served as president of both the Oregon Society of Internal Medicine and the International Society of Hyperthermia.

Bill's devotion to and excellence in medicine was mirrored by his work as an artist. He studied photography with Minor White and hosted many internationally known photographers as a longtime member of the Photographer's Interim Workshop. In 1970 he founded the Camerawork Gallery (now housed at Emanual Hospital) and continued to serve as its director until 2004. In addition to his photographic work, Bill was a longtime lover of the arts who, with Bev, supported many music, theater, and art institutions in Portland and Palm Springs.

Bill was a dedicated golfer and one of the early members of the Tualatin Country Club. He shot his first hole-in-one after the age of 76. We thank Loving Care Providers for taking care of Bill in the last year of his life. Anyone wishing to make a donation in his memory please consider supporting the Pacific Northwest Photographer's Archive (pnparchive.org) or the charity of your choice.

Burial was held under Covid-19 restrictions at Beth Israel Cemetery June 21, 2020.