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Thyra Stevenson
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from the District 6, seat A district
In office
December 1, 2012 – December 1, 2014
Preceded byTom Trail
Succeeded byDan Rudolph
In office
December 1, 2016 – May 11, 2020
Preceded byDan Rudolph
Personal details
BornSeptember 4, 1944
Palo Alto, California, U.S.
Died (aged 75)
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Walter Noel Greenham
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(m. 1978; died 2015)​
Children5
Alma materBoston University, New York University, University of Washington
OccupationMilitary pilot, CIO, Spanish professor, politician
Websitethyrastevensonidahohouse.com
Military career
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Coast Guard

Thyra Kay Stevenson (September 4, 1944 – May 11, 2020) was an American politician from Idaho. She was a Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives from District 6 in the A seat.

Early life

Stevenson was born in Palo Alto, California.[1]

Education

Stevenson earned a BA in English and another BA degree in Spanish from Boston University. She earned a certificate in Spanish from the University of Madrid[disambiguation needed][which?] in Spain, a MA in Spanish literature from New York University, and a PhD in Latin American literature from the University of Washington.[1]

Career

Stevenson began flying when she was a child. As an experienced pilot, she flew planes such as DC-3s, Convairs, Boeing 727 cargo and passenger planes.[2]

Stevenson served in the military as an Aircraft Commander, Flotilla Commander, and pilot instructor in the United States Coast Guard. Stevenson was also a Chief Information Officer in the AuxAir Squadon.[1] She was a Professor of Spanish at University of Washington.[1]

On November 6, 2012, Stevenson won the election and became a Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 6 seat A. Stevenson defeated Pete Gertonson with 54.2% of the votes.[1][3]

On November 4, 2014, as an incumbent, Stevenson lost the seat for District 6 seat A. Stevenson was defeated by Dan Rudolf with 49.9% of the votes.[1][4]

On November 8, 2016, Stevenson won the election and became a Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 6 seat A again. Stevenson defeated Bob Blakely with 56.55% of the votes.[1][5] On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Stevenson won the election and continued serving District 6 seat A. Stevenson defeated Rick Tousley with 59.0% of the votes.[1][6]

Stevenson was the vice chair person of the Revenue and Taxation Committee.[1]

Elections

District 6 House Seat A - Lewis and Nez Perce Counties
Year Candidate Votes Pct Candidate Votes Pct
2012 Primary[7] Thyra Stevenson 2,566 100%
2012 General[8] Thyra Stevenson 9,814 54.2% Pete Gertonson 8,294 45.8%
2014 Primary[9] Thyra Stevenson (incumbent) 1,938 100%
2014 General

[4]

Dan Rudolph 6,230 50.1% Thyra Stevenson (incumbent) 6,205 49.9%
2016 Primary[10] Thyra Stevenson 2,148 100%
2016 General[5] Thyra Stevenson 10,600 56.6% Bob Blakey 8,144 43.4%

Personal life and death

In 1978, Stevenson married Walter Noel Greenham (1941–2015), a Navy veteran and computer engineer. She had five children. Stevenson lived in California, until returning to Lewiston, Idaho after retirement. Stevenson served on the Lewiston City Council.[1][11]

Stevenson died on May 11, 2020, at age 75, from complications of a heart attack she suffered a week prior.[12]


References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Representative Thyra Stevenson's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
  2. ^ Spence, William S. (February 16, 2014). "Pilot-lawmaker ready to soar". lmtribune.com. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
  3. ^ "November 6, 2012 General Election Results". sos.idaho.gov. November 6, 2012. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
  4. ^ a b Ysursa, Ben. "November 4, 2014 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  5. ^ a b Denney, Lawerence. "Nov 8, 2016 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on December 21, 2016. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  6. ^ "November 6, 2018 General Election Results". sos.idaho.gov. November 6, 2018. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
  7. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 15, 2012 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on November 19, 2012. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  8. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "November 6, 2012 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on June 15, 2016. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  9. ^ Ysursa, Ben. "May 20, 2014 General Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on November 8, 2014. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  10. ^ Denney, Lawerence. "May 17, 2016 Primary Election Results: Legislative Totals". Boise, Idaho: Secretary of State of Idaho. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  11. ^ "Walter Noel Greenham". lmtribune.com. March 8, 2015. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
  12. ^ "Thyra Stevenson, Idaho state rep., dies at 75". Associated Press. KIDK. May 11, 2020. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
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