He taught at Chicago until 1971, when he was chosen to succeed Ernest L. Wilkinson as the president of BYU. Then, with much work and determination, she completed a B.S. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. She met Dieter Uchtdorf through the Churchs Mutual Improvement Association, and the two were sealed December 14, 1962, in the Bern Switzerland Temple. In 1996, her husband was called to be the mission president of the New York New York North Mission, and she faithfully followed, calling on her ability to pick up and move. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Please reset your password. Sister Susan Gong has dedicated much of her life to the learning and teaching of Chinese. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Weve updated the security on the site. Sister Rosana Soares is well acquainted with patience. Education: Degree in Portuguese and literature. We have set your language to Learn more about managing a memorial . There was an error deleting this problem. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. She lived in Illinois 16 years, Washington, D.C. area for one year, and in Utah for the rest of her life. She taught her children to love God, to seek education, and to make music. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. University Archives, Edwin Butterworth Jr. collection for the Brigham Young University centennial celebration (UA P 2), Edwin Butterworth Jr. photographs for the Brigham Young University centennial celebration, Photograph of June Dixon Oaks, True C. Dixon, Stella H. Oaks, and Chasty O. Harris. She was an attentive daughter, a loving sister, and a friend to her children and grandchildren. He is a graduate of Brigham Young University (1954) and of the University of Chicago Law School (1957). GREAT NEWS! Married Kristen Meredith McCain in 2000, Salt Lake Temple. Should lawmakers give Utah judges a 20% pay raise. Sorry! Interment will be in the Provo City Cemetery. degree at Brigham Young University in 1965fourteen years after she entered as a freshman. Born in 1932 to Stella and Lloyd E. Oaks, the first counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will turn 90. Elder Oaks is a native of Provo, Utah, and was born August 12, 1932. Failed to report flower. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. She and Elder Oaks were married June 24, 1952, in the Salt Lake Temple. Make sure that the file is a photo. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. 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. 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. After June passed away on July 21, 1998, President Oaks met Kristen M. McMain. Enter your email to receive updates on our LDS Living content, 2022 LDS Living A Division of Deseret Book Company, In the Hands of the Lord: The Life of Dallin H Oaks, The powerful lesson President Oaks learned when priesthood blessings didn't heal his father, The lesson about praying with real intent President Oaks taught nearly 30 years ago, 3 beautiful memories from President Oaks that helped him after the passing of his wife June, How President Oaks's daughters helped him find his wife Kristen, Sister Oaks shares what it was like being single in the church for 60 years, Real-life BYU Barbie? Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Then, with much work and determination, she completed a B.S. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Two years later, he graduated from Brigham Young University . El lder Oaks es oriundo de Provo, Utah, donde naci el 12 de agosto de 1932. She was one of six children born to Charles Hyrum Dixon and True Call Dixon, and was an identical twin. Education: Bachelors degree in child development from BYU, Career: Aerobic dance instructor and instructor trainer. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Although she postponed her college education for her husbands schooling, she completed a B.S. 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.She was very active physically. Photograph of the wife, mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother of Dallin H. Oaks at his inauguration ceremony, November 12, 1971. L. Tom Perry Special Collections. But before she could actualize this plan, her life took a turn. She was a graduate of Brigham Young University with a bachelor's degree completed 14 years and five children after her initial enrollment. 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. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43204409/verda_june-oaks. When their children were born, Mary decided to stay home with them, and she sees that as a great blessing. 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. Sister Dantzel Nelson continued sharing her talents with others and joined the Mormon Tabernacle Choir in 1966, where she sang for 20 years. For years, she faithfully attended Church meetings, patiently waiting for her opportunity to enter the waters of baptism. Thanks for your help! She was a loyal and effective supporter of her husband in all of his callings and employment. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. Sister June Oaks passed away after battling cancer for more than a year. "I owe so much of my accomplishment to her." 5 On July 21, 1998, June passed away from cancer. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. 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. Elder Oaks is a native of Provo, Utah, and was born August 12, 1932. Geni requires JavaScript! 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. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. (Mrs. Jack D.) Ward, Rockford, Illinois; Cheri Lynn O. All rights reserved. Staff Interface He and his late wife, June Dixon Oaks, are the parents of six . In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to either the Missionary Fund of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University or the American Cancer Society. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. President Oaks said of her, She made every sacrifice possible for every professional, church, and a family goal we pursued.. She was loved and respected by all who knew her. Post-graduation, Lesa worked has a home economics education teacher at a high school. Sister Soares has dedicated her life to her religion and to her familyboth on earth and in the spirit worldas she has served in Church callings, done family history work, and cared for her loved ones. June Dixon Oaks, our loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 1998, at her home in Salt lake City after more than a year-long battle with cancer. El 25 de agosto de 2000 l se cas con Kristen M. McMain en el Templo de Salt Lake. Failed to remove flower. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. 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. She now travels with him, supporting him in his callings and adding her insight and experience to the richness of his service. Education: Bachelors degree in elementary education from BYU. Try again later. As a young girl, Sister Soares was introduced to the Church by her neighbors who were members. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. She taught her children. Learn more about managing a memorial . If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Though she was born in Washington, D. C., Katherine Jacob Christofferson was raised in Utah and Southern California. He and his late wife, June Dixon Oaks, are the parents of six children. This account has been disabled. Verify and try again. She married him in the Salt Lake Temple on June 24, 1952, and they were the parents of six children. Mary and Quentin were married in the Logan Utah Temple on November 30, 1962. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. 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. On August 25, 2000, he married Kristen M. McMain in the Salt Lake Temple. She later went on to serve her mission in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 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.She was very active physically. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. After years of personal sacrificewhich included toting her young children to Provo for summer classes while her husband stayed in Chicagoand 14 years after her freshman year at BYU, June finally completed her bachelors degree in sociology. 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. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Mary Gaddie Cook was the epitome of an involved student. Se gradu en la Universidad Brigham Young (1954) y la Facultad de Derecho de . 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. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). degree at BYU in 1965--fourteen years after she entered as a freshman. Image of Photograph of June Dixon Oaks, True C. Dixon, Stella H. Oaks, and Chasty O. Harris, L. Tom Perry Special Collections. He and his late wife, June Dixon Oaks, are the parents of six children. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Verda June Dixon Oaks I found on Findagrave.com. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43204409/verda_june-oaks. Try again later. 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. Try again later. Elder Oaks turned 68 Aug. 12, but McCain's age was not released. When he got back, the two were married in the St. George Temple. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. The late Dantzel White Nelson was blessed with a beautiful voice; she was a soprano soloist and the leading role in multiple theatrical productions, one of which changed the course of her life. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. A system error has occurred. June never lost her enthusiasm and vitality, which were manifest in simple ways, whether engaging in an animated conversation in an airport terminal, on the street, or in a grocery store, or breaking into spontaneous tap-dancing on her kitchen floor. Sister Oaks lived in Illinois 16 years, Washington, D.C., area for one year, and in Utah for the rest of her life. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. 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. Oops, something didn't work. But do we know what awaits us after this life? And on March 28, 2002, she was honored as the Exemplary Woman of the Year at Brigham Young UniversityIdaho. June attended BYU but left after her first year when she married Dallin H. Oaks. University Archives. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. June Dixon Oaks - wife of Elder Dallin H. 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