Gies Family Foundation buys two OTH windows

George and Dorothy (Hopp) Gies, both descendants of Odessa pioneer families, were longtime farmers in the Odessa and Columbia Basin areas, retiring in 1990. They were both born in Odessa, attended local schools and graduated from Odessa High School. They were active in their church and community. George was one of the first district hospital commissioners, and Dorothy was a founder of the Hospital Auxiliary. Their son James George Gies was their only child. They established the George and Dorothy Gies Family Foundation to benefit Odessa not-for-profit community organizations and projects each...