August 20, 2016

Eva Bor, M.D. 1927 – 2016

UWFA member Eva Bor passed away in Prague, Czech Republic, on May 28, 2016. She was born in October 17, 1927, in Czechoslovakia. After World War II she entered Charles University Medical School where she met her Imrich Bor. They were married in 1952. Eva became a pediatrician, and practiced in Eastern Slovakia, where her pediatric duties included traveling to small villages and rural (Roma) colonies.

In 1966, Imrich and their two sons, Andrew and Daniel, sought asylum in Austria and a permanent visa for the United States. Eva joined them in Seattle the following year. Eva worked at University of Washington of Public Health and later joined Imrich’s pediatric practice. Eva was an enthusiastic participant  in Auxiliary events and was chair of the Daytime Gourmet interest group.

A celebration of her life will be held at 6 pm on Wednesday, August 31, at the Center for Urban Horticulture.