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Skousen, Jewel, 1918-2019

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1918 - 2019

Parallel Names

  • Pitcher, Jewel Almira, 1918-2019

Biography

Jewel Skousen (1918-2019) was a Utah resident, mother of eight children, and wife of W. Cleon Skousen.

Jewel Almira Pitcher Skousen was born August 29, 1918 in San Bernardino, California, to Myrtle Gertrude Barton and Hiram Nathen Pitcher. Her parents were descendants of early Latter-day Saint pioneers in California. Jewel attended San Bernadino High School, graduating in 1934. She married W. Cleon Skousen in Salt Lake City on August 13, 1936. They had eight children. The family lived in California, Washington, D.C. and for the majority of Jewel's life, in Utah. Jewel did not work outside the home after having her children, but she was heavily involved in the career of her husband. She proofread and edited his publications and accompanied him on travels both within and outside the United States. She participated in many of the events and gatherings related to Cleon's career as an FBI agent, professor, Chief of Police of Salt Lake City, author, and speaker. Jewel was an accomplished pianist and vocalist. Cleon passed away in 2006, and Jewel passed away February 23, 2019, in Salt Lake City, Utah, at the age of 100.

Citation:
W. Cleon Skousen papers, 1913-2006 (referred to as Jewel Skousen in majority of personal letters, programs, diaries, etc.; involved heavily in conferences, events, etc. as part of Cleon's career; graduated San Bernadino High School in 1934; accomplished pianist and vocalist)

Larkin mortuary, via www, February 8, 2023 (Jewel Almira Pitcher Skousen, b. August 29, 1918 in San Bernardino, California to Myrtle Gertrude Barton and Hiram Nathen Pitcher; married W. Cleon Skousen August 13, 1936; married until Cleon's death in 2006; Proofreader and editor of Cleon's publications; d. February 23, 2019 at age 100)

FamilySearch, via WWW, February 8, 2023 (accompanied husband to 36 foreign countries; married in Salt Lake City; eight children; mainly lived in Utah throughout her life; died in Salt Lake City, Utah)

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Other professional papers of W. Cleon Skousen, 1911-2005

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9364 Series 4 Sub-Series 9
Scope and Contents Contains papers created or collected by W. Cleon Skousen throughout his various professional activities. Includes research files of clippings, publications, overhead transparencies, curriculum, lecture and educational materials, proposals for new coalitions, articles, emails, and letters on American history, the U.S. Constitution with or without a religious context, world politics, survivalism, conspiracy theories, political candidates, family studies, monetary policy, nuclear warfare,...
Dates: 1911-2005
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 9364, W. Cleon Skousen papers / W. Cleon Skousen professional papers

W. Cleon Skousen papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 9364
Scope and Contents Contains personal papers of W. Cleon Skousen, including diaries and scrapbooks. Also contains professional papers of W. Cleon Skousen, reflecting his varied careers in law enforcement, authorship, research, lecturing, education, and scholarship. Topics include communism, the United States Constitution and government history, government officials, world politics, the Book of Mormon, and police administration.Contains materials on various institutions Skousen affiliated with,...
Dates: 1911-2006
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / W. Cleon Skousen papers

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