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Morrison, Arvel Wells, 1895-1951

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1895 - 1951

Biographical history

Arvel Wells Morrison (1895-1951) was a leader in Utah's automotive supply industry.

Arvel Wells Morrison was born May 12, 1895 in Benjamin, Utah. He was married to Gretta Fulmer in 1927 in Salt Lake city, Utah, and together they had one child. He was the head of Morrison Auto Supply Company, was active in the exploration and finance of oil fields, and was a member of the Salt Lake City Chamber of Commerce. Arvel died April 28, 1951 in Salt Lake City, Utah, after a long illness.

Citation:
FamilySearch, via WWW, August 5, 2019 (Arvel Wells Morrison was born 12 May 1895 in Benjamin, Utah. He was married to Gretta Fulmer in 1927 in Salt Lake city, Utah and together they had one child. He was the head of Morrison auto supply company, was active in the exploration and finance of oil fields, and was a member of the Salt Lake City Chamber of Commerce. Arvel died April 28, 1951 in Salt Lake City, Utah, after a long illness)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Recording of funeral services for Arvel Wells Morrison

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197239266130]
Identifier: MSS 9271
Scope and Contents

Contains a compact disc of a recording of the funeral of "Arvel Wells (Tinks) Morrison." Arvel was a Utah businessman, working and leading in the automotive supply industry. The disc lists the funeral program, which includes a eulogy given by Matthew Cowley. The funeral was held in the Federal Heights Ward, Salt Lake City, Utah, on May 2, 1951.

Dates: 1951 May 2
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Recording of funeral services for Arvel Wells Morrison

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