Survivors include her husband; sons and daughters, Sharmon O. Although she postponed her college education for her husbands schooling, she completed a B.S. University Archives. It is filled with stories and photographs detailing his boyhood, his family life, his education and military experiences, and his distinguished academic and law career. It is the capital and largest city of the East Flanders province, and the third largest in the country, exceeded in size only by Brussels and Antwerp. based on information from your browser. Resend Activation Email. 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. Jointly published by the Deseret News and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its content supports the doctrines, principles and practices of the Church. Their first date was on her birthday, and they were later married in the Salt Lake Temple on March 20, 1975. She applied that same tenacious devotion as she served in many Church callings and as she lovingly raised her children. She was described as a role model and friend for its students, faculty, staff and alumni. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. After high school, she attended the University of California, where she received her bachelors degree in political science. View June Dixon's 1940 US census record to find family members, occupation details & more. A system error has occurred. She passed away on July 21, 1998, after a year-long battle with cancer. 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. After grade school, Sister Cook attended Utah State, where her ambition followed her. But before she could actualize this plan, her life took a turn. President Dallin H. Oaks was born on August 12, 1932, in Provo, Utah. June Dixon Oaks was the wife of President Dallin H. Oaks, First Counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 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. She has enjoyed knitting, sewing and playing the piano, occasionally accompanying her daughter, Jenny, who plays the violin. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Interment will be in the Provo City Cemetery.Her full obituary ran in The Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret News in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday, July 23, 1998. 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. "I owe so much of my accomplishment to her." 5 On July 21, 1998, June passed away from cancer. Did you miss Sundays Christmas devotional? Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Its not every day that we get to see our favorite, beloved toys come to life. She taught her children to love God, to seek education, and to make music. To celebrate this incredible apostle, here are some of our favorite photos of our beloved President Oaks: You can also learn more about his life in the new biography In the Hands of the Lord: The Life of Dallin H Oaks. She was a devoted member of the Church, having served as an officer or teacher in its auxiliary organizations all of her adult life.Sister Oaks' first priority was . Interment will be in the Provo City Cemetery. Try again later. She was one of six children born to Charles Hyrum Dixon and True Call Dixon, and was an identical twin. On August 25, 2000, he married Kristen M. McMain in the Salt Lake Temple. Education: Bachelors degree in business administration, Career: Worked with the Frankfurt public transportation department prior to her marriage. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. She died July 21, 1998. She and Elder Oaks were married June 24, 1952, in the Salt Lake Temple. 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. El 25 de agosto de 2000 l se cas con Kristen M. McMain en el Templo de Salt Lake. She and Elder Bednar have raised three sons. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. L. Tom Perry Special Collections. Weve updated the security on the site. She was one of six children born to Charles Hyrum Dixon and True Call Dixon, and was an identical twin.She and Elder Oaks were married June 24, 1952, in the Salt Lake Temple.Survivors include her husband; sons and daughters, Sharmon O. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. She was a loyal and effective supporter of her husband in all of his callings and employment. 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. She was loved and respected by all who knew her. When she got back, she continued to foster her love for the Chinese language. 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. Search above to list available cemeteries. She was loved and respected by all who knew her. 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' first wife, June Dixon Oaks, died July 21, 1998. 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. June passed away in 1998. We have set your language to Hometown: Arroyo Grande, California, and Idaho Falls, Idaho, Education: Bachelors degree in home economics education from Utah State University, Career: Home economics education teacher before becoming a full-time homemaker and mother. For nine years (1971-80) June was the "First Lady" of Brigham Young University. Oops, something didn't work. She was a devoted member of the Church, having served as an officer or teacher in its auxiliary organizations all of her adult life. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. After many years of doctors appointments, surgeries, and other hardships, she delivered a son, and later two daughters were born. Thanks for your help! He and his late wife, June Dixon Oaks, are the parents of six children. She married him in the Salt Lake Temple on June 24, 1952, and they were the parents of six children. In addition to perfecting her musical talents, Sister Holland applied her sharp intellect while serving on the boards of ZCMI, Deseret Book Company, and the Primary Childrens Regional Medical Center. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. she answered, "Our children.". Access is free so discover June Dixon's story today. Sister of Willard Charles Dixon; Elaine Dixon and Vera Jean Dixon, twin, 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. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. She died from cancer on July 21, 1998. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. 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. This browser does not support getting your location. Marrying, after her first year at Brigham Young University, she delayed her education for children and her husband's schooling. Education: University of Utah, University of Maryland. Elder Oaks turned 68 Aug. 12, but McCain's age was not released. (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. However, the faith of her parents, especially her mother, helped keep the family strong in the Church despite their many moves. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. 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. For college, she moved to Logan to attend Utah State University, from which she graduated with a bachelors in home economics education. Sister Susan Gong has dedicated much of her life to the learning and teaching of Chinese. Permission to publish material from the Edwin Butterworth Jr. collection for the Brigham Young University centennial celebration must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. When I find myself longing to feel comfortable in my own skin again, I have found a perhaps unusual source to be one of the best remedies: the Book of Mormon. She was an attentive daughter, a loving sister, and a friend to her children and grandchildren. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. This browser does not support getting your location. He . She has taught in all the auxiliaries of the church. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. 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