Background
Yarrington, Hollis Roger was born on October 17, 1931 in Des Moines. Son of Byron Odell and Leta Berniece (Winans) Yarrington.
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Yarrington, Hollis Roger was born on October 17, 1931 in Des Moines. Son of Byron Odell and Leta Berniece (Winans) Yarrington.
Associate of Arts, Graceland College, 1951. Bachelor of Science, University Kansas, 1953. Master of Arts, University Iowa, 1956.
Phd, University Maryland, 1970.
Editor Herald Public House, Independence, Missouri, 1955-1962. Vice president American Association of Community and Junior Colleges, Washington District of Columbia, 1963-1982. Associate dean College of Journalism, University Maryland, College Park, Maryland, 1982-1984.
Communications director Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Independence, Missouri, 1985-1996. Retired, 1997.
Human beings can become like gods. However, this doesn't mean that human beings can grow to replace God. Nor do human beings become equal to God.
Humans can become one with God by becoming part of God - they remain separate beings, but take on the attributes of God.
Board of directors Independence Rotary Club, president, since 1996. Board directors Uptown Independence Inc., Independence Cmty. Foundation, Comprehensive Mental Health Superior vena cava syndrome Foundation, chairman, 1997.
Chairman Tourism Advisory Board, 1990, 91. Member Public Rels. Society American (college of fellows. President Greater Kansas Citychpt., Puerto Rico Pro of the Year award 1991), Independence Chamber of Commerce (chairman 1993, board directors, Distinguished Citizen award 1995).
Married Lynda Carol Andersen, August 11, 1957. Children: Byron Peter, Douglas Kent, Jeffrey Scott.