Adele C. Howells
| Adele C. Howells | |
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| 4th General President of the Primary | |
| 1943 – April 14, 1951 | |
| Called by | Heber J. Grant |
| Predecessor | May Green Hinckley |
| Successor | LaVern W. Parmley |
| Reason | Death of Hinckley |
| First Counselor in the general presidency of the Primary | |
| 1940 – 1943 | |
| Called by | May Green Hinckley |
| Predecessor | Isabelle S. Ross |
| Successor | LaVern W. Parmley |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Adele Morris Cannon January 11, 1886 Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, United States |
| Died | April 14, 1951 (aged 65) Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
| Cause of death | Rheumatic heart disease |
| Resting place |
Forest Lawn Memorial Park 34°07′30″N 118°15′07″W / 34.125°N 118.252°W |
| Notable works | Editor of The Children's Friend |
| Spouse(s) | David P. Howells |
| Parents | George M. Cannon Adelaide Morris |
Adele Morris Cannon Howells (January 11, 1886 – April 14, 1951) was the fourth general president of the Primary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1943 until her death of rheumatic heart disease. She contributed to The Children's Friend magazine, as well as the fundraising for the Children's Primary Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Adele Morris Cannon was born in Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, to George Mousley Cannon and Marian Adelaide Morris. She was the oldest of nine children, and her father George Cannon was the first president of the Utah State Senate. As a child, Cannon suffered from rheumatic fever. She enjoyed reading in her spare time and horseback riding. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Cannon attended schools in Salt Lake City and graduated from the LDS High School and Business College in 1903. She attended the University of Utah and studied physical education and graduated with her bachelor's degree in 1909.
Cannon was married to David P. Howells on March 13, 1913. After their marriage, the couple left for San Francisco, California, where David attended law school. The couple never conceived any biological children, but adopted three: Paul, Frances, and Barbara.
After graduation, Howells began teaching English and physical education in Oakley, Idaho. She stayed for a year, and then returned to Salt Lake to teach physical education at the LDS Business College. She also taught at the Deseret Gym and was employed at the Salt Lake City recreation department.
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