John Garner Derickson

Background

Derickson, John Garner was born on August 22, 1913 in Redwing, Minnesota, United States. Son of Harry Franklin and Hilda Sofa (Olson) Derickson.

Education

Graduated from high school, Leslie, Arkansas, 1931.

Career

With sales, Derickson Lumber Company, Leslie, Arkansas, 1931-1939; with sales, Burgess Battery Company, Freeport, Illinois, 1939-1942; chief Executive officer, chairman, Hiwasse Manufacturing Company, Jacksonville, Arkansas, since 1947.

Politics

Church should build bridges with political institutions through organizing ecumenical delegations to the party conferences.

Views

Church decisions should be made as openly as possible, giving opportunities for all to contribute. It is important for all views to be heard and taken seriously, especially where Christians disagree.

Membership

With United States Navy, 1942-1946. Member National Association Manufacturers, United Commercial Travelers (senior counselor), Masons (32 degree, worshipful master), Shriner.

Interests

• Avocation: big game hunting.

Connections

Married Sarah Geraldine Bush, August 14, 1954. Children: J. Richard, Jenelle L.

Father:

Harry Franklin Derickson

Mother:

Hilda Sofa (Olson) Derickson

Spouse:

Sarah Geraldine Bush

child:

J. Richard Derickson

child:

Jenelle L. Derickson