Holmes, Harold Harper, 1911-2001

Holmes was born on 28 Dec. 1911 in Ogden, Utah, was raised in Wamsutler, Wyoming, and lived in Victor, Idaho. He died on 13 June 2001.

From the description of Diaries, 1963-2001. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 51605317

Holmes was born on December 28, 1911 in Ogden, Utah, was raised in Wamsutter, Wyoming, and lived in Victor, Idaho. He died on June 13, 2001.

From the guide to the Harold Harper Holmes diaries, 1963-2001, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections)

Harold Harper Holmes was born on 28 December 1911 in Ogden, Utah, to Alexander Ross Holmes and Elizabeth Olive Harper Holmes. Following graduation from Ogden High School in 1929 he relocated to Victor, Idaho, where he took a job in his uncle's drug store. Two years later, on 16 May 1932, he married Audrey Muriel Berger in Driggs, Idaho. In 1956 Holmes acquired full ownership of his uncle's drug store, which he operated until 1963 when he sold the business. Following the sale of the store, he worked part-time for the National Park Service in Grand Teton National Park and part-time for the city of Victor, Idaho. A dedicated genealogist, Harold Holmes maintained an active role in the local ecclesiastical unit of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Harold Holmes died on 13 June 2001. He was preceded in death by his wife who died on 20 December 1989. Harold and Audrey were the parents of four children: Harold Holmes, Brent Michael Holmes, Garth Harold Holmes, and Blair Ralph Holmes.

From the description of Harold Harper Holmes papers, 1942-2001. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367472467

Harold Harper Holmes (1911-2001) operated a drug-store and was an avid genealogist.

Harold Harper Holmes was born December 28, 1911, in Ogden, Utah, to Alexander Ross Holmes and Elizabeth Olive Harper Holmes. Following graduation from Ogden High School in 1929 he relocated to Victor, Idaho, where he took a job in his uncle’s drug store. Two years later, on May 16, 1932, he married Audrey Muriel Berger in Driggs, Idaho.

In 1956, Holmes acquired full ownership of his uncle’s drug store which he operated until 1963, when he sold the business. Following the sale of the store, he worked part-time for the National Park Service in Grand Teton National Park and part-time for the city of Victor, Idaho.

A dedicated genealogist, Harold Holmes maintained an active role in the local ecclesiastical unit of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Harold Holmes died June 13, 2001. He was preceded in death by his wife who died on December 20, 1989. Harold and Audrey were the parents of four children: Harold Holmes, Brent Michael Holmes, Garth Harold Holmes, and Blair Ralph Holmes.

From the guide to the Harold Harper Holmes family papers, circa 1891-2007, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections)