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Buswell, Don A., 1921-2009

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1921 - 2009

Parallel Names

  • Buswell, Donald Averett

Biography

Don A. Buswell (1921-2009) was a dentist, philanthropist, and veteran of WWII.

Donald Averett Buswell was born on January 12, 1921, to John Daniel Buswell and Indra Christine Averett in Ogden, Utah. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. Upon his return to Utah, Don practiced dentistry in Ogden, becoming a leader in many dental associations. Buswell married LauRene Thompson in Ogden on August 27, 1943.

Buswell prioritized community service throughout his life. With Rotary International, he led expeditions to Jamaica to provide charitable dental care. He also served as a member of the Weber County Sheriff's Posse, was a member of multiple alumni associations, and advocated for the construction of community buildings in the city of North Ogden. Buswell was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and served as a bishop, a member of the Ogden Temple presidency, and in the Ogden Inner-city Mission.

Don Averett Buswell died in North Ogden, Utah, on December 7, 2009.

Citation:
Deseret News, via WWW, December 5, 2023 (Name referred to as Don A. Buswell; b. on January 12, 1921, to John Daniel Buswell and Indra Christine Averett in Ogden, Utah. Served in the United States Navy during World War II. Practiced dentistry in Ogden, becoming a leader in many dental associations. Married LauRene Thompson in Ogden on August 27, 1943. Prioritized community service throughout his life. With Rotary International, led expeditions to Jamaica to provide charitable dental care; served as a member of the Weber County Sheriff's Posse; member of multiple alumni associations; advocated for the construction of community buildings in the city of North Ogden. Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; served as a bishop, a member of the Ogden Temple presidency, and in the Ogden Inner-city Mission. Died in North Ogden, Utah, on December 7, 2009) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/deseretnews/name/don-buswell-obituary?id=28385570

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Don A. Buswell papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9632
Scope and Contents

Letters sent to and from Don Averett Buswell during his service in World War II. Most letters are between Don and his wife, Lou Rene Thompson Buswell. Other letters are sent to and from Don and other correspondents. Materials dated 1941-1945.

Dates: 1941-1945
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Don A. Buswell papers

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