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Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. After grade school, Sister Cook attended Utah State, where her ambition followed her. A system error has occurred. Please try again later. More information about Special Collections including Hours, Services, Events, and Exhibits can be found at lib.byu.edu/special-collections. She married him in the Salt Lake Temple on June 24, 1952, and they were the parents of six children. This is a carousel with slides. She was one of six children born to Charles Hyrum Dixon and True Call Dixon, and was an identical twin. She lived a meager lifestyle, but those humble circumstances helped lead her to the Church. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Interment will be in the Provo City Cemetery. Photograph of June Dixon Oaks, True C. Dixon, Stella H. Oaks, and Chasty O. Harris, 1971 November 12, UA P 2 Series 1 Item 868, Box: 5, Folder: 306. Sister Andersen helped raised a family of four children and has faithfully followed her husband wherever he has been called, including Bordeaux, France, and Sau Paulo, Brazil, among others. While at BYU, Kathy met a young man campaigning for student body officeNeil Andersen. Elder Oaks is a native of Provo, Utah, and was born August 12, 1932. Sign in to create job alert. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. She and Elder Oaks were married June 24, 1952, in the Salt Lake Temple. Her commitment to and love for her family were always evident, and her sacrifices helped to assure the success of each family member. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA. President Dallin H. Oaks was born on August 12, 1932, in Provo, Utah. Education: Bachelors degree in education and secondary teaching certificate from University of Utah, Career: Teacher in Salt Lake City and Minneapolis until the birth of her first child. This page was last edited on 13 October 2022, at 16:24. Her energy was boundless.Marrying, after her first year at Brigham Young University, she delayed her education for children and her husband's schooling. (Mrs. Louis E.) Ringger, Orem; Lloyd D. (and Natalie M.) Oaks, Tacoma, Wash.; Dallin D. (and Marleen M.) Oaks, Buena Vista, Va.; TruAnn (Mrs. Rock) Boulter, Orem; Jenny June (Mrs. Matt) Baker, New York; 23 grandchildren; and one great-grand-child. Edwin Butterworth Jr. collection for the Brigham Young University centennial celebration, UA P 2. Her determination paid off, however, and she participated in several competitions and later taught piano lessons. Learn more about managing a memorial . President M. Russell. Survivors include her husband; sons and daughters, Sharmon O. But before she could actualize this plan, her life took a turn. Elder Oaks' first wife, June Dixon Oaks, died July 21, 1998. In addition to her musical talents, she enjoyed needlework, sewing, and quilting. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Sister Oaks lived in Illinois 16 years, Washington, D.C., area for one year, and in Utah for the rest of her life. Quiz: How well do you know our prophet, President Russell M. Nelson. Sister June Oaks passed away after battling cancer for more than a year. Funeral service will be conducted Saturday, July 25th, at 2 p.m. at the Monument Park North Stake Center, 1320 S. Wasatch Drive (2500 E.), Salt Lake City. But she faithfully left her industrious career to serve the people of South Africa because of her commitment to her faith and her church. Please try again later. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Heartbroken at the sudden halt to growing her family, Ruth felt impressed to begin a new path and become a lawyer. Friends may call Friday, 7-9 p.m., Larkin Mortuary, 260 E. South Temple and at the stake center Saturday 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Lesa was an active participant in many community groups, including acting as a board member of American Mothers, Inc., PTA president, and committee member of the Governors Coalition on Families. Poem written for June D. Oaks in her final days of cancer by Elder Spencer Condie, family friend, BYU associate, later Nauvoo Temple president. He and his late wife, June Dixon Oaks, are the parents of six children. Image of Photograph of June Dixon Oaks, True C. Dixon, Stella H. Oaks, and Chasty O. Harris, L. Tom Perry Special Collections. She taught her children to love God, to seek education, and to make music. Sister Oaks' survivors include Elder Oaks, six children - Sharmon Ward, Rockford, Ill.; Cheri Lynn Ringger, Orem, Utah; Lloyd D. Oaks, Tacoma, Wash.; Dallin D. Oaks, Buena Vista, Va.; TruAnn Boulter, Orem, Utah; Jenny June Baker, New York City - her mother; a brother and four sisters; 23 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. degree at BYU in 1965--fourteen years after she entered as a freshman. She was an identical twin. Try again later. June Dixon Oaks was born March 24, 1933, in Provo, Utah, and was raised in nearby Spanish Fork. Friends may call Friday, 7-9 p.m., Larkin Mortuary, 260 E. South Temple and at the stake center Saturday 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. But being a homemaker did not keep her homebound. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Verda June Dixon Oaks I found on Findagrave.com. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. To use this feature, use a newer browser. ). She died July 21, 1998. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. A system error has occurred. She died 21 July 1998. To realize her dream of a degree, June took her small children to Provo four times to enroll in summer school, completed home-study courses, and transferred credits to BYU from three different midwestern universities.For nine years (1971-80) June was the "First Lady" of Brigham Young University. Once, when asked, "What is your greatest achievement?" As the wife of a General Authority of the Church for more than 14 years, her testimony, wisdom and love have been heard and felt by tens of thousands throughout the world.She lived in Illinois 16 years, Washington, D.C. area for one year, and in Utah for the rest of her life.June was active in many arts activities, including serving for eight years by appointment of two Utah governors and the Utah Arts Council. Please reset your password. She was loved and respected by all who knew her.June Dixon Oaks was born March 24, 1933, in Provo, Utah, and was raised in nearby Spanish Fork. President Oaks is a native of Provo, Utah. Thanks for your help! She expanded her musical horizons and attended the esteemed Julliard School while her beau, Jeffrey Holland, was serving his mission. Education: Bachelors in sociology from BYU, Hobbies: Running, gardening, refinishing furniture, sewing, knitting, writing music, The late June Dixon Oaks was a woman who would not give up easily. This story was originally published byLDS Living in August 2018 and has been updated to celebrate President Oaks's birthday. In behalf of the university she was hostess for countless dignitaries, such as dinners in her home for former President Gerald Ford and current Supreme Court justices of the United States and Soviet Union.She was a loyal and effective supporter of her husband in all of his callings and employment. To realize her dream of a degree, June took her small children to Provo four times to enroll in summer school, completed home-study courses, and transferred credits to BYU from three different midwestern universities. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? He and his late wife, June Dixon Oaks, are the parents of six children. To celebrate the historic five-year anniversary of President Russell M. Nelson as President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, see how much you know about our beloved prophets life and ministry. She taught her children to love God, to seek education, and to make music. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. June Dixon Oaks - wife of Elder Dallin H. Oaks of the Quorum of the Twelve - died Tuesday, July 21, 1998, in her Salt Lake City home after a battle with cancer for more than a year. Katherine graduated with a degree in child development and later became an aerobic dance instructor and instructor trainer. She taught her children to love God, to seek education, and to make music. She died July 21, 1998. she answered, "Our children.". Her energy was boundless. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. June Dixon Oaks, 65, wife of Elder Dallin H. Oaks of the Quorum of the Twelve, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died in her Salt Lake home Tuesday, July 21, after battling cancer for more than a year. She was very active physically. She applied that same tenacious devotion as she served in many Church callings and as she lovingly raised her children. She also had served as a board member of the Utah Symphony Guild, and as co-chair of the symphony's Outreach program in the public schools. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. While attending Dixie College, Sister Holland broadened her musical talents when a professor recognized her beautiful singing voice and cast her as a lead in his musical, The Boy Friend. Sister Gong has served in the Church alongside her husband for years and has loved being among the members in every place theyve gone. 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Sister Susan Gong has dedicated much of her life to the learning and teaching of Chinese. Married To : June Dixon Oaks 6 children *Dallin D Oaks * Jenny Baker * Stella Oaks * Merrille Oaks *Harris . She was reared in nearby Spanish Fork and was a senior at Spanish Fork High School when she met Dallin Oaks, who was in his first year of college. She chose to stay home and care for her family, but that didnt keep her from finishing her degree. I had a B average when I met June; after we married, I had an A average. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Sister Oaks was born on March 24, 1933, in Provo, Utah, and was raised in nearby Spanish Fork. Throughout her many years of service and living all over the world, Sister Rasband has loved the opportunity of getting to know diverse groups of people and has shown her love to them. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Verda June Oaks (43204409)? Education: Bachelors degree in political science from the University of California, Hobbies: Writing, learning foreign languages, playing tennis. Subscribe for free and get daily or weekly updates straight to your inbox, The three things you need to know everyday, Highlights from the last week to keep you informed. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Her commitment to and love for her family were always evident, and her sacrifices helped to assure the success of each family member. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Over the course of her career, Sister Wendy Nelson has written numerous articles and presented at over 200 national and international scholarly conferences. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Dates This browser does not support getting your location. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Edwin Butterworth Jr. collection for the Brigham Young University centennial celebration, UA P 2. The two were married on August 25, 2000. In 1989, Mrs. Oaks was appointed by former Gov. It is a port and university city. She was one of six children born to Charles Hyrum Dixon and True Call Dixon, and was an identical twin. Growing up in the small town of Afton, Wyoming, she would drive miles to pursue her passionpiano. She has enjoyed knitting, sewing and playing the piano, occasionally accompanying her daughter, Jenny, who plays the violin. The wife of Elder Dallin H. Oaks of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she was a devoted member of the Church, having served as an officer or teacher in it's auxiliary organizations all of her adult life.Her first priority was always her family. On 25 August 2000, he married Kristen M. McMain in the Salt Lake Temple. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA. She was a talented writer, even writing a book that received a state-wide prize in young adult literature, but she put any authorial aspirations aside because she wanted to focus on her six children. Ordained as an apostle May 3, 1984, Elder Oaks is a graduate of Brigham Young University in accounting. Resend Activation Email. Oops, something didn't work. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Elder Dallin H. Oaks Courtesy of LDS.org Elder Oaks married June Dixon on June 24, 1952. As the wife of a General Authority of the Church for more than 14 years, her testimony, wisdom and love have been heard and felt by tens of thousands throughout the world. Dixon was born in New York City in 1920. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Two years later, after they first consulted each of his six children, he married Kristen M. McMain in the Salt Lake Temple. She received her Master of Music degree from the renowned Juilliard School in New York City and her Bachelor's degree in violin performance from the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. However, the faith of her parents, especially her mother, helped keep the family strong in the Church despite their many moves. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. But do we know what awaits us after this life? She met Dieter Uchtdorf through the Churchs Mutual Improvement Association, and the two were sealed December 14, 1962, in the Bern Switzerland Temple. The Oaks family lived for a year in the Washington, D.C., area, where Elder Oaks began his law career as a clerk to then-Chief Justice Earl Warren of the U.S. Supreme Court. 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