Daughter of Charles Hyrum Dixon and True Dixon Try again later. 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 one of six children born to Charles Hyrum Dixon and True Call Dixon, and was an identical twin. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. degree at BYU in 1965--fourteen years after she entered as a freshman. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Larkin Mortuary, 260 E. South Temple, and from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the stake center. Norm Bangerter to the Utah Arts Council, serving an eight-year term and including one year as vice chairman. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Verda June Dixon Oaks I found on Findagrave.com. Try again later. (Mrs. Louis E.) Ringger, Orem, Utah; Lloyd D. (and Natalie M. ) Oaks, Tacoma, Washington; Dallin D. (and Marleen M.) Oaks, Buena Vista, Virginia; TruAnn (Mrs. Rock) Boulter, Orem, Utah; Jenny June (Mrs. Matt) Baker, New York, New York; mother, True Call Dixon, Salt Lake City; brother, Willard C. (and Janice T.) Dixon, Salt Lake City; sisters, Elaine (Mrs. Graham) Rhodes, San Diego, California; Jean D. (Mrs. Phyl) Ekins (her twin), Provo, Utah; Linda D. (Mrs. Dan) Lundgren, Salt Lake City; Portia D. (Mrs. Lee) Mandel, Lisle, Illinois; 23 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Their first date was on her birthday, and they were later married in the Salt Lake Temple on March 20, 1975. 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. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For more than 20 years she ran or walked three miles each day except Sundays, and played tennis with cherished friends several times each week. 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 expanded her musical horizons and attended the esteemed Julliard School while her beau, Jeffrey Holland, was serving his mission. Her determination paid off, however, and she participated in several competitions and later taught piano lessons. June Dixon Oaks was born March 24, 1933, in Provo, Utah, and was raised in nearby Spanish Fork. He and his late wife, June Dixon Oaks, are the parents of six children. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. There was a problem getting your location. President Dallin H. Oaks was born on August 12, 1932, in Provo, Utah. (Mrs. Jack D.) Ward, Rockford, Illinois; Cheri Lynn O. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. She was a wonderful role model and friend for it's students, faculty, staff and alumni. Photograph of J. Willard Marriott, Alice Sheets Marriott, Dallin H. Oaks, June Dixon Oaks, and Ben E. Lewis at basketball game, 1973 February, UA P 2 Series 1 Item 894, Box: 5, Folder: 314. Sister Ballard has also lived a dedicated life of service, serving in the presidencies of the Primary, Young Women, and Relief Society organizations. Elder Oaks turned 68 Aug. 12, but McCain's age was not released. 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. degree at Brigham Young University in 1965fourteen years after she entered as a freshman. 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. Its not every day that we get to see our favorite, beloved toys come to life. Marriage of Dallin H. Oaks and June Dixon Oaks: It was the height of the Korean War, and he was in the Utah National Guard, expecting his unit to be called to active . Education: Bachelors degree in child development from BYU, Career: Aerobic dance instructor and instructor trainer. While at the Hello Day Dance, M. Russell Ballard was introduced to her and danced with her for a total of 30 seconds. She has served as a ward Young Women president, Relief Society president and a Primary president. See who you know. Her energy was boundless.Marrying, after her first year at Brigham Young University, she delayed her education for children and her husband's schooling. To use this feature, use a newer browser. She was a loyal friend to many persons of all races and religious denominations. Sorry! Sister Kristen McMain Oaks, raised in Salt Lake City, has two degrees from the University of Utah and a doctorate in . She was very active physically. She taught her children. But being a homemaker did not keep her homebound. He . Then, with much work and determination, she completed a B.S. June Dixon Oaks Image from lds.org Hometown: Provo and Spanish Fork, Utah Married: June 24, 1952 Died: July 21, 1998 Education: Bachelor's 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. After June passed away on July 21, 1998, President Oaks met Kristen M. McMain. 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. Elder Oaks has been an officer or member of the board of many business, educational, and charitable organizations. She was baptized at 13. 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. Sister Gong served a full-time mission in Taiwan, speaking Mandarin Chinese. Katherine graduated with a degree in child development and later became an aerobic dance instructor and instructor trainer. GREAT NEWS! As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Education: University of Utah, University of Maryland. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Is John oaks still married to June Oaks? She was loved and respected by all who knew her. Over the course of her career, Sister Wendy Nelson has written numerous articles and presented at over 200 national and international scholarly conferences. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. You can always change this later in your Account settings. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. cemeteries found in Provo, Utah County, Utah, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. After high school, she attended the University of California, where she received her bachelors degree in political science. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. We were quite poor when I was in college; we had two children by the time I finished BYU, and three children by the time I graduated from law school. Please reset your password. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? While performing as the lead soprano in a university play, she met a fellow cast member who would later become her sweetheart, Russell M. Nelson. We have set your language to On August 25, 2000, he married Kristen M. McMain in the Salt Lake Temple. based on information from your browser. Once, when asked, "What is your greatest achievement?" Heartbroken at the sudden halt to growing her family, Ruth felt impressed to begin a new path and become a lawyer. Mrs. Oaks was first lady of BYU during her husband's nine-year tenure as president of the church-owned school from 1971 to 1980. He taught at Chicago until 1971, when he was chosen to succeed Ernest L. Wilkinson as the president of BYU. cemeteries found in Provo, Utah County, Utah, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. She lived a meager lifestyle, but those humble circumstances helped lead her to the Church. He is a graduate of Brigham Young University (1954) and of the University of Chicago Law School (1957). The former first lady of Brigham Young University, Mrs. Oaks was known nationwide for her support of fine arts and service in the . In a Church News interview published in March 1986, Elder Oaks paid tribute to his wife: "My academic achievement and career successes have been based on the fact I married someone I loved, who helped me focus my energies. Once, when asked, "What is your greatest achievement?" Sister Soares desired to be baptized, but her parents wouldnt allow it. Leverage your professional network, and get hired. He married June Dixon on June 24, 1952, and together they had six children. The LDS Church Public Affairs Office said this is the second marriage for Elder Oaks and the first for McMain. Staff Interface 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. Try again later. She lived in Illinois 16 years, Washington, D.C. area for one year, and in Utah for the rest of her life. He and his late wife, June Dixon Oaks, are the parents of six children. You may also like:The powerful lesson President Oaks learned when priesthood blessings didn't heal his father, You may also like:The lesson about praying with real intent President Oaks taught nearly 30 years ago, You may also like:3 beautiful memories from President Oaks that helped him after the passing of his wife June, You may also like:How President Oaks's daughters helped him find his wife Kristen, You may also like:Sister Oaks shares what it was like being single in the church for 60 years. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. She also served as a board member of the Utah Symphony Guild, and as co-chair of the symphony's Outreach program in the public schools. There was a problem getting your location. Over the course of their 50-year marriage, they have become the parents of 2 sons, 5 daughters, and their family has grown to include 41 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Dallin H. Oaks was sustained and set apart as first counselor in the First Presidency and president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Sunday, January 14, 2018. Post-graduation, Lesa worked has a home economics education teacher at a high school. ivate> Ringger (born Oaks), Oaks, Oaks, Boulter (born Oaks), Baker (bo John Warnke, Source: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=13081220, Debra Williams Buhler, Source: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=13081206, Ryan D. Curtis, Source: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=26204913, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, United States, Provo City Cemetery (Plot Block 12 Lot 100), Provo, Utah County, Utah, United States. 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