Holmes, Brent Michael
Dates
- Existence: 1935-
Biographical History
Brent Michael Holmes (1935- ) was a teacher, soldier, and mailman.
Brent Michael Holmes was born January 14, 1935 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to parents Harold Harper Holmes and Audrey Muriel Berger Holmes. He grew up in the small town of Victor, Idaho and began attending Idaho State College in Pocatello in 1953. Between 1955 and 1958, he served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Swiss-Austrian mission. Upon returning, he continued at Idaho State College where he graduated with a degree in German in 1960. Holmes married Pauline Nash, whom he met at school, on June 17, 1960 in Logan, Utah. They had two children, Curtis and Michelle. Holmes earned a master’s degree in German and English from Brigham Young University in 1966. He worked as a teacher throughout his graduate studies and until his Army reserve unit was activated in 1968, after which he fought in the Vietnam and Korean wars. He earned a bronze star medal in 1969 and became a chaplain in the US army. Throughout his life, Holmes enjoyed musical pursuits and church service, and he served in many different church leadership positions. After several tours at various domestic and international locations, he moved his family back to Pocatello, Idaho, where he worked for the United States Postal Service as a shuttle driver and letter processor.
Holmes and his wife currently reside in Pocatello, Idaho.
Citation:
Brent Michael Holmes journals, 1978-2015 (b. Jan. 14, 1935 in Idaho Falls, ID; p. Harold Harper Holmes and Audrey Muriel Berger Holmes; grew up in small town Victor, ID; attended Idaho State College in Pocatello in 1953; mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 1955-1958 in Swiss-Austrian mission; graduated in German from Idaho State College in 1960; m. Pauline Nash, whom he met at school, on Jun. 17, 1960 in Logan, UT; two children, Curtis and Michelle; master's degree in German and English from Brigham Young University in 1966; teacher throughout graduate studies; reserve unit activated in 1968; fought in Vietnam and Korean wars; earned bronze star medal in 1969; became a chaplain in the US Army; enjoyed music and church service; served in many different church leadership positions; several tours at various domestic and international locations; moved family to Pocatello, ID; worked for the United States Postal Service as a shuttle driver and letter processor)Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Brent Michael Holmes journals and autobiography
Contains journals and autobiography of Brent Michael Holmes. He details the chronology of his life, with mention of his academic, career, and extracurricular achievements. He especially discusses relationships with various friends and family members, particularly his wife and children. His journals focus on his day-to-day routine with an emphasis on work, family, and church involvement. The texts address matters of family, social, cultural, and religious importance. Dated 1978-2015.