Gene Timms

American politician

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

Eugene Dale Timms (May 16, 1932 - April 21, 2014) was an American politician and businessman.

## Early life and education

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Born 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

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After 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

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Timms and his wife, Edna, had two children and four grandchildren. Timms died in 2014.[4]

## References

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1. ^ Votesmart.org-Eugene Timms
2. ^ Oregon State Library Digital Collection: Oregon Secretary of State Voters' Pamphlet November 1996-Eugene D. (Gene) Timms
3. ^ 'Former Oregon lawmaker Gene Timms dies at 81,' The Oregonian, Harry Esteve, April 23, 2014
4. ^ Chapel, LaFollette's. "Eugene Timms Obituary - LaFollette's Chapel". www.lafolletteschapel.com. Retrieved 2020-07-20.

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