| 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
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
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.
Personal life
Timms and his wife, Edna, had two children and four grandchildren. Timms died in 2014.
References
- 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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