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Argyle, Bill L., 1941-2016

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1941 - 2016

Biographical History

Bill L. Argyle (1941-2016) was a computer administrator and member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who lived in Utah.

William L. Argyle was born on December 15, 1941 to Bernell Vernon Argyle and Rhea Huff Argyle in Spanish Fork, Utah. After graduating from High School he began working as an electronic machine operator at the Ogden General Deport. From 1962-1964, Bill served as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Southwest Indian Mission among the Navajo Indians. Argyle worked as the manager of computer operations for EIMCO Mining Machinery International from 1967 to 1984 and then as manager of computer operations for American Stores from 1984-1992. Argyle later worked for Keystone Learning Systems from 1992-2002. He married Junette Shepherd on December 4, 1964 and they had four children. Argyle died on February 16. 2016 in Spanish Fork, Utah.

Citation:
Daily herald, Feb. 18, 2016 (Bill L Argyle; b. Dec. 15, 1941 in Spanish Fork, Utah; d. Feb. 16, 2016, parents Bernell Vernon Argyle and Rhea Huff Argyle, missionary in Southwest Indian Mission, Navajo Indians, marriage to Junette Shepherd Dec. 4, 1964)

Ancestry.com, via WWW, Mar. 21, 2017 (William L. Argyle; Bill L. Argyle; William "L" Argyle)

Familysearch.org, via WWW, Mar. 21, 2017 (Bill L. Argyle; computer operations manager; EIMCO; Utah; Navajo Indians)

Bernell and Rhea Argyle : ancestors and descendants, via WWW, Mar. 22, 2017 (electronic machine operator, Ogden General Depot, EIMCO 1967-1984, American Stores 1984-1992, Keystone Learning Systems 1992-2002)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Bill L. Argyle papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8957
Scope and Contents Contains materials pertaining to the life and missionary service of Bill L. Argyle. Includes his personal photograph slides (1962-1964) from his mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints among the Navajo Indians, and other photographs. Includes three CDs of Oral History for the Brigham Young University "Bringing the Past to Life" Oral History Project. Personal papers include a funeral service program for Bill L. Argyle, photograph descriptions, and a list of the names of...
Dates: approximately 1962-2016
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Bill L. Argyle papers

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