Eugene Dale Timms (May 16, 1932 – April 21, 2014) was an American politician and businessman.
Gene Timms | |
|---|---|
| Minority Leader of the Oregon Senate | |
| In office 1992–1995 | |
| Preceded by | John Brenneman |
| Succeeded by | Dick Springer |
| Member of the Oregon Senate from the 30th district | |
| In office 1983–2001 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Smith |
| Succeeded by | Steve Harper |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 16, 1932 Burns, Oregon |
| Died | April 21, 2014 (aged 81) Burns, Oregon |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Willamette University |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
Early life and education
editBorn in Burns, Oregon, Timms attended Burns High School. He then earned a bachelor's degree in business from Willamette University and served in the United States Army.
Career
editAfter leaving the military, managed his family's business, a creamery. He later owned and operated Big Country Distributor. Timms served in the Oregon State Senate as a Republican from 1983 to 2001, representing the 30th district. He was an advocate for rural health in Oregon.[1][2][3]
Personal life
editTimms and his wife, Edna, had two children and four grandchildren. Timms died in 2014.[4]
References
edit- ^ Votesmart.org-Eugene Timms
- ^ Oregon State Library Digital Collection: Oregon Secretary of State Voters' Pamphlet November 1996-Eugene D. (Gene) Timms
- ^ 'Former Oregon lawmaker Gene Timms dies at 81,' The Oregonian, Harry Esteve, April 23, 2014
- ^ Chapel, LaFollette's. "Eugene Timms Obituary - LaFollette's Chapel". www.lafolletteschapel.com. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
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