Bill Hewlett, HP Co-founder, Dies at 87 Memorial Service Memorial services for Bill Hewlett were held Saturday, January 20, at Stanford Memorial Church on the Stanford University Campus in Palo Alto, California. You may read a transcript of the memorial . PST today of natural causes. He was 87 years old. We, as stewards of his legacy, will cherish and nurture Bill's bright spirit of invention, remembering and celebrating the rich heritage that he and Dave entrusted us with.
Funeral arrangements are pending.
Hewlett, who retired from active management of HP in 1978, made important contributions throughout his career in technology, science and business. While Hewlett is perhaps best remembered for his scientific expertise and Packard for his business acumen, either could have stepped into the other's shoes at HP , and often did. Their lifelong partnership was remarkable as much for the personal friendship they shared for more than 60 years as it was for their business success and their innovative approach to running a company. Largely through Hewlett and Packard's shared personal vision, HP has come to be recognized worldwide for its excellence in personnel practices, business management, product quality and service. HP also ranks among the world's most generous corporate philanthropists, reflecting the founders' enduring commitment to good corporate citizenship.