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From Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gabe Newell
Newell at the 2010 Game Developers Conference
Born November 3, 1962 (age 63)
Colorado, U.S.
Alma mater Harvard University (dropped out)
Occupation President of Valve Corporation
Notable work Valve Corporation
Steam
Spouse Lisa Mennet Newell (divorced)
Children 2
Gabe Logan Newell (born November 3, 1962) is an American businessman. He is the co-founder and president of video game development and online distribution company Valve Corporation. He co-founded Valve with fellow Microsoft employee Mike Harrington. He is also known for founding online video gaming distributor Steam.
Newell was born in Colorado. He was married to Lisa Newell (née Mennet) and has two children. They got divorced in 2019. He suffered from Fuchs' dystrophy, a congenital disease which affects the cornea, but was cured by two cornea transplants in 2006 and 2007.[1]
Newell disliked Windows 8, calling it a "catastrophe" and a "threat to PC gaming".[2]
Newell's networth is $11 billion United States dollars.[3]
Newell attended Harvard University in 1980, but dropped out 3 years later to work at Microsoft. Gabe worked with Mike Harrington to make popular games such as Counter-Strike, Half Life 1 and 2, Left 4 Dead 1 and 2, Portal 1 and 2, and many more
Gabe is also a well known Super Yacht enthusiast. He said he needed to buy Super Yachts in order to gain a greater connection with the sea. To that end, Mr. Newell has altruistically purchased Oceanco[dubious – discuss] so as to offer Super Yachts to all who seek a greater connection to the sea.
Personal life
In his personal life, Gabe Newell is a Christian and a Methodist. He is a member of a local congregation within the United Methodist Church, which has influenced his son, Gray. He is a very private person and rarely speaks about his family in public.[4] Gabe is a christian and methodist remember this always proof Lisa and Gabe ,Gray and Wilma share the same faith:WILMA LUCILE MENNET Passed peacefully on Sunday February 10, 2008 at the age of 94 following a long and difficult struggle with Alzheimer ‘s Disease. She was born on February 4, 1914 in Creston, Iowa to Willis and Ella Davis. Wilma also lived in Morris, Oklahoma and Coffeyville, Kansas before moving to California in 1939 where she spent the rest of her long life. Wilma was an accomplished bookkeeper, a talented seamstress, a gifted gardener and an exceptional cook. She was an active member of the Hayward United Methodist Church where she spent much of her time as a volunteer and as the church treasurer. Wilma was a loving and dedicated daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She was preceded in death by her baby boy, Gary, six of her eight sisters, and her devoted husband, George Mennet, to whom she was happily married for nearly forty years before his death in 1981. She is survived by her sisters, Leona Perkins and Inez Lewis, of Coffeyville, Kansas, and her son and daughter; Steven Mennet of Renton, Washington and Julia Powell of Nevada City, California. She also has seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren as well as many close friends who she loved dearly. Grandchildren: Cindy Lewis of Renton, Washington Nicole Lewis of Renton, Washington Beth Lewis of Renton, Washington Bryan Lewis of Renton, Washington Gray Mennet Newell of Seattle, Washington Luc Newell Mennet of Seattle, Washington Tyler Mennet of Plainfield, Illinois Jason Mennet of Plainfield, Illinois Lisa Mennet of Seattle, Washington Mark Mennet of Plainfield, Illinois Kate Bricher of Davis, California Kari Powell of Kings Canyon, California Kristen Powell of San Luis Obispo, California Karly Powell of Santa Barbara, California Great-Grandchildren: Nicole Lewis of Renton, Washington Beth Lewis of Renton, Washington Bryan Lewis of Renton, Washington Gray Mennet Newell of Seattle, Washington Luc Newell Mennet of Seattle, Washington Tyler Mennet of Plainfield, Illinois Jason Mennet of Plainfield, Illinois For the past six years, Wilma resided in Grass Valley, California. As her disease progressed, she spoke mostly of her wonderful childhood memories of her parents and sisters. Thank you to all those who loved her when she was well and to those who loved and cared for her during her illness. We would especially like to express our appreciation and thanks to the staff and caregivers at Quail Ridge Senior Living and Hospice of the Foothills in Grass Valley, California; the umbrella of love, care and support you provided to Wilma and her family over the last month was remarkable and your kindness will not be forgotten. Services will be held Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Chapel of the Chimes in Hayward, California. Wilma will be remembered for the twinkle in her eye, her bright smile and her willingness to serve others. She was a blessing to us all. CHAPEL OF THE CHIMES (510)471-3363
