Lowell L. Bennion
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1908 – 1996
Who was Lowell L. Bennion?
Lowell Lindsay Bennion was an American educator and counselor. Early in his career, Bennion focused much of his efforts on fellow members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but he sought to benefit all people in his reach.
Bennion was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, the son of Milton Bennion and Cora Lindsay Bennion. In 1928, Bennion graduated from the University of Utah, married Merle Colton and then left to serve in the Swiss–German Mission of the LDS Church. Bennion spent much of his mission in Zürich, where he served as branch president. After serving two and a half years as a missionary Bennion began studies towards his Ph.D. at the University of Strasbourg. His wife came to France to live with him at about this point.
After earning his Ph.D., Bennion returned to Utah and founded the Institute of Religion adjacent to the University of Utah. Bennion later founded Teton Valley Boys Ranch and served as its director for many years. He served as a bishop in the LDS Church. The first food bank and homeless shelters in Utah were founded by Bennion.
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- Born
- Jul 26, 1908
Salt Lake City - Also known as
- Lowell Bennion
- Parents
- Religion
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Education
- University of Strasbourg
- University of Utah
- Lived in
- Salt Lake City
- Died
- Feb 22, 1996
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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