Steve Symms
American politician and lobbyist (1938–2024)
Steven Douglas Symms (April 23, 1938 – August 8, 2024) was an American Republican politician. He was a four-term congressman from 1973 to 1981 and a two-term U.S. Senator from 1981 to 1993, representing Idaho.[6]
Steve Symms | |
|---|---|
 | |
| United States Senator from Idaho | |
| In office January 3, 1981 – January 3, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Church |
| Succeeded by | Dirk Kempthorne |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Idaho's 1st district | |
| In office January 3, 1973 – January 3, 1981 | |
| Preceded by | Jim McClure |
| Succeeded by | Larry Craig |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Steven Douglas Symms April 23, 1938 Nampa, Idaho, U.S. |
| Died | August 8, 2024 (aged 86) Leesburg, Virginia, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Loretta E. Mathes Fuller (b. 1939, m.1992)[1] Frances E. Stockdale[2] Symms (b. 1937) (m.1959–90, divorce)[3][4] |
| Children | 4[5] |
| Alma mater | University of Idaho |
| Profession | Agriculture, lobbyist |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  U.S. Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1960–1963 |
| Rank |  First Lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | Cold War |
Symms died at his home in Leesburg, Virginia, on August 8, 2024, at the age of 86.[7][8]
References
change- ↑ "Mathes Family in America, 538: Loretta Aileen Mathes Fuller". Genealogy.com. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
- ↑ "Symms wants to divorce estranged wife". Idahonian. Moscow. Associated Press. December 6, 1989. p. 12A.
- ↑ "Senator Steve Symms to marry ex-aide". Sarasota-Herald Tribune. April 13, 1991. p. 2A.
- ↑ Dennis, Anita (June 13, 1991). "Fran Symms picks up pieces after divorce". Idahonian. Moscow. Twin Falls Tribune. p. 1A.
- ↑ "Idaho Senator Separates From His Wife". AP News Archive. Associated Press. June 3, 1987. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
- ↑ "Idaho teachers attack Symms' voting record". Spokane Chronicle. October 14, 1986. Retrieved August 6, 2014.
- ↑ "Governor Brad Little orders flags lowered to honor late Senator Steve Symms". KBOI-TV. August 9, 2024. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
- ↑ Stevenson, Ian. "First a fruit farmer, then Congress. Former Idaho Republican senator dies at 86".
This short article about a person from the United States can be made longer. You can help Wikipedia by adding to it.