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Powell, John D. (John Davis), 1923-1998

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1923 - 1998

Biographical History

John D. Powell (1923-1998) was a teacher in Idaho.

John Davis Powell Jr. was born on April 4, 1923, in Pocatello, Idaho to John Davis Powell Sr. and Julia Shields. He was raised a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and was baptized a member in 1931. During World War II he served in the United States Navy, and after his discharge he married Mary Lorraine Howell on December 20, 1946, in Salt Lake City, Utah. They eventually had 12 children. Powell attended college, earning bachelor's and master's degrees. He later worked for railroad and as high school teacher.

John D. Powell passed away on June 22, 1998, in Pocatello, Idaho.

Citation:
FamilySearch, via WWW, June 1, 2023 (John D. Powell; John Davis Powell Jr.; J. D. Powell; b. April 4, 1923 in Pocatello, Idaho; parents: John Davis Powell Sr. and Julia Shields; m. December 20, 1946 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Mary Lorraine Howell, 12 children; baptised member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, May 10, 1931; served in United States Navy, 1942-1945; attended college, earning bachelor's and master's degrees; worked for railroad and as high school teacher; d. June 22, 1998 in Pocatello, Idaho)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

John D. and Mary Lorraine Powell photographs of homecoming parade

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197239123166]
Identifier: MSS 9511
Scope and Contents

Contains a small photograph album with black and white gelatin silver photographs, owned by John D. and Mary Lorraine Powell. Photographs are of the Brigham Young University homecoming parade. Materials dated October 12, 1951.

Dates: 1951 October 12
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / John D. and Mary Lorraine Powell photographs of homecoming parade

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