Background
Bennett, William Hunter was born on November 5, 1910 in Taber, Alberta, Canada. Son of William Alvin and Mary (Walker) Bennett.
Bennett, William Hunter was born on November 5, 1910 in Taber, Alberta, Canada. Son of William Alvin and Mary (Walker) Bennett.
Came to the United States, 1933, naturalized, 1942. Bachelor of Science, Utah State University, 1936, Master of Science, 1948. Doctor of Philosophy, University Wisconsin, 1957.
Assistant county agriculture agent Salt Lake County, 1937. County agriculture agent Carbon County, Utah, 1937-1942. Member of faculty Utah State University, 1937-1970, professor agronomy, 1956-1970, assistant director extension 1956-1958, director, 1962-1970, acting dean College Agriculture, 1958-1960, dean, 1960-1962.
Counselor state presidency Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1952-1960, regional representative council of twelve, 1967-1970, assistant to council of twelve, 1970-1977, member 1st Quorum of Seventy, 1977-1980.
Secretary-treasurer Utah Education television Foundation, 1958-1959, vice president, 1959-1980.
Served to captain, infantry Army of the United States, 1942-1946. Member Crop Science Society American, Sigma Xi, Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Zeta, Alpha Gamma Rho, Phi Sigma, Alpha Tau Alpha, Epsilon Sigma Phi.
Married Patricia June Christensen, April. Children: Camille Kay, William Bradford, Mary Ann, Julee Hazel, Deborah Pat, Jacqueline.