Background
Coons, Marion McDowell was born on April 11, 1915 in Macedonia, Iowa, United States. Son of Lindsey D. and Luella May (McDowell) Coons.
Coons, Marion McDowell was born on April 11, 1915 in Macedonia, Iowa, United States. Son of Lindsey D. and Luella May (McDowell) Coons.
Bachelor of Science, University Iowa, 1938.
Tax accountant, F.L. Ellis, Council Bluffs, Iowa., 1938-1940;
accountant, Hyde & Vredenburg, Inc., Lamoni, Iowa., 1940-1943;
senior vice-president and chief finance officer, director, Hy-Vee Food Stores Inc., Chariton, Iowa., 1943-1989, retired. Secretary, treasurer, board directors Chariton Storage Company. Treasurer, board directors Iamo Realty Company.
Former treasurer Hy-Vee Foundation Inc., resigned.
Councilman, Chariton City Council, 1954-1960. Active Chariton Community School board, 1961-1970. Chairman Lucas County Representatives, 1961-1981.
Member Finance Executive Institute Lodges: Rotary (president 1955, fellow 1986), Masons (master 1945), Shriners.
Married Margaret Lorrene McReynolds, June 23, 1940. Children: Kenton Richard, Kenneth Lee.