Junius Driggs
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Junius ElMarion Driggs | |
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| Born | June 28, 1907 |
| Died | July 8, 1994 (aged 87) Mesa, AZ |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Spouse | Bernice Elizabeth Crouse |
| Children | 5 |
Junius ElMarion Driggs (June 28, 1907 – July 8, 1994) was the
Early life
Junius was born in Driggs, Idaho, in 1907 to Don Carlos Driggs who founded the town, and May Jerusha Robison.[citation needed]
Career
Driggs was President of Western Financial until his retirement in 1976. He was replaced by his nephew John Driggs[2] During his tenure as Chairman, Driggs made a name for himself in the business community of Arizona and was eventually named to the elite group known as the Phoenix 40 along with Eugene C. Pulliam, Karl Eller, and others.[3]
Church service
Temple presidency
Junius was called in 1975 by LDS Church
In larger temples, like the Mesa temple, presidents usually serve for three years,
Books
- Looking Over My Life (1988) ASIN B00071KWDW, ASIN B00BBISG6K – official autobiography
References
- ^ "List of Mesa Arizona Temple Presidents". Retrieved 2009-03-02.
- ^ "Western Financial Elects John Driggs as Chairman". Wall Street Journal. 5 March 1976.
- ^ "Greater Phoenix Leadership". Retrieved 12 August 2021.
- ^ "List of Mesa Arizona Temple Presidents". Retrieved 2009-03-02.
- ^ WVS (2010-11-18). "Mormon Temples: How They Work. Part 3". By Common Consent, a Mormon Blog. Retrieved 2020-06-23.
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