Gene Timms

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

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.^[1][2][3]

Personal life

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