Background
Blythe, William was born on August 8, 1931 in Martinez, California, United States. Son of Alva Vern and Minnie Christine (Torgerson) Blythe.
Blythe, William was born on August 8, 1931 in Martinez, California, United States. Son of Alva Vern and Minnie Christine (Torgerson) Blythe.
Bachelor of Arts California, Berkeley, 1955. Master of Science, University California, Berkeley, 1957. Doctor of Philosophy, Stanford University, 1962.
Professor and chairman engineering department San Jose State University, 1957-1982. President William Blythe, Inc., Palo Alto, California, since 1982. Consultant accident analysis, Palo Alto, since 1968.
Board directors Union College, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1982-1987. Member American Academy Mechanics (founding), Society Forensic Engineers and Scientists (president 1981-1986).
Married Bonnie Jean Isakson, June 19, 1955. Children: Richard, Alison, Kelly.