J Franklin Howell

Funeral Services for J Franklin Howell will be held Friday, October 26, 2012 beginning at 11:00 AM MST. To watch these services, please click on the "PLAY" icon below.

J Franklin Howell passed away on October 21, 2012 in Salt Lake City, Utah after an accidental fall. He was born on January 18, 1932 in Fairview, Sanpete, Utah to Junius Franklin and Verona (Fielding) Howell. He married the love of his life, Luella Robinson in 1957, in the Salt Lake Temple; they have shared many treasured memories for more than half a century. Frank was driven by a desire to be educated.

After graduating with his master’s degree from Brigham Young University, he went on to receive his doctorate in Entomology from Washington State University, Pullman. He worked as an entomologist for the US Department of Agriculture for over 30 years in Yakima, Washington. He was in charge of several projects in India and Pakistan. One of his assignments provided the opportunity for his family to live in Tunisia, Africa. Most recently, Frank and Luella moved to South Jordan, Utah to be near their children.

Frank served in the US Army from 1955–1958. His community service involved volunteer work in the scouting program, where he received the Silver Beaver award for years of dedicated service. When Frank retired, he took up oil painting and jewelry making, which he won numerous awards for at the Yakima County Fair.

He was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and served in numerous church callings. Frank’s service included developing Camp Zarahemla (Camp “Z”) located near White Pass, WA.

Survivors include his wife of fifty-five years, Luella, children Tamara (David Rencher), Bryan (Karen Gadd), and Loren (Shelley Gardner). They have 12 grandchildren and 1 great grandson.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, October 26, 2012 at the Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary Chapel located at 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 So.), South Jordan, Utah. A viewing will be held from 9:30–10:30AM preceding the service.