Alphabetical Alumni

Densley, Kenneth
Lincoln, California 95648

Ken Densley
  • Work: (916) 645-6900

Faculty & Staff Early 1960s, including 1962-63 - Science Teacher. 1963-64 - Industrial Arts Teacher. Moved to Sacramento, CA; owned and operated computer stores. Second Address: Ken Densley, (916) 944-3716, 6104 Lincoln Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608.

Denys, John Hansford
1143 E. 470 N.
[Last known address]
Orem, Utah 84057-4353 US

Hansford Denys

Class of 1962. J. Hansford Denys. Football, Wrestling, Track (Manager), Dramatics, Forensics, Band, Seminary Graduate, Y Club. @2001

Denys, Sylvia
11 Waterside Lane
West Hartford, Connecticut 06107 US

Sylvia and Paul Wenger
  • Work: 860-521-4095

Class of 1956. Sylvia Denys. Legislative Forum State, Notre Maison President, Childrens Theater, French Club, Pep Club Co-Director of Marching, Ski Club, Thespians, Soph Ball Committee, Junior Prom Committee. Married Paul Wenger. ~ ~ ~ ~ USU – Psychology. BYU – Anthropology. UCLA – Abnormal Psychology, Para Psychology, ESP, etc. Corcoran School of Art – BYU - and Harvard University. Anthropology and Ethnography Film – Jean Rouch from the Musee d’Homme – Paris. Married Paul N. Wenger, 1964, in Los Angeles, California. Paul was a Foreign Service Officer with the Agency for International Development as an attorney and economist. He served in thirty-eight countries with family postings in Paraguay, Indonesia, Nicaragua, Jamaica, and Senegal. Wife of Foreign Service Officer and film studies to record events and activities. Duties as wife of FSO included serving canapés and cookies to Third World Pooh-Baahs!!! (Otherwise known as Banana Republic Best Friends!). Favored activities include working with village potters in each country and filming women and children. My most beloved memory is my son, Lance Cole Wenger, born in Indonesia and now an attorney-at-law. Also my beloved Margays in Paraguay and Indonesia, and my work with wildlife conservation. Presently retired on Woodridge Lake in West Hartford, Connecticut, tending my garden and feeding squirrels and birds. @2006

Deppe, Alma
5435 S Adonis Place
Boise, Idaho 83716-6949 US

Alma and Wilfred LeCavalier
  • Work: (208) 385-0345

Class of 1943. Alma Deppe. Fauvines 3, Notre Maison 3, School play 3, Banter newspaper staff 3, Boise High School 2. ~ ~ ~ ~ Newspaper mentions: Miss Alma Deppe, of Smithfield, Utah, 1935 and 1937. ~ ~ ~ ~ Alma Deppe married Wilfred Arthur LeCavalier on June 2, 1947, in Salt Lake City, Utah. [Cache County Records]. Wilfred Lecavalier was born on December 14, 1925, and died in July of 1980, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Deschene, Irene Eloise

Irene Deschene

Classes of 1945 & Class of 1946. Irene Eloise Deschene. She graduated from BYH on May 23, 1946. Source: 1946 BYH Graduation Exercises Program. ~ ~ ~ ~ Her photograph appears with the seniors in the 1945 Wildcat yearbook, and also with the graduates listed on the 1946 Graduation Program for BYH. ~ ~ ~ ~

Deshene, Irene Eloise

Deshene, Irene Eloise
[See Deschene]

Irene Deshene

For reference: Deshene, see Deschene, Irene, BYH Class of 1946

Despain, K. Dale
1185 East 2080 North
Provo, Utah 84604-2147 US

Dale and Sonja Despain
  • Work: 801-374-0902

Class of 1955. K. Dale Despain. Football, Baseball, Lettermen, Photography Club, Oratory, Childrens Theater, Y'ld Cat Newspaper, I Speak for Democracy, American Legion Oratory Contest, Sons of American Revolution Good Citizenship Medal. ~ ~ ~ ~ His parents were Irvin Dale Despain and Margaret Domgaard Despain. I. Dale and Margaret had five children, K. Dale Despain [BYH Class of 1955] (Sonja) Provo; Rodney H. Despain [BYH Class of 1956] (Dolores) Orem; Kathryn Despain Bush (Robert) Ogden; D. Kim Despain (Michelle) Provo; and Diane Despain Worthington, Cedar Hills. ~ ~ ~ ~ Served a mission to Denmark from 1956 to 1958. Married Sonja, daughter of Christian Faarborg of Denmark. They have five children: Christian, Tamara, Eric, Vibeke and Rachel. Dale graduated from BYU in 1960. Sonja teaches Danish at the MTC and Scandanavian Literature at BYU. After college, Dale worked in Southern California as a city planner, and later returned to Provo where he became Utah County Planner. After 10 years in city planning, Dale went into private business as the owner of Intermountain Sand and Burrell Concrete, and some apartments. They have moved into semi-retirement with the sale of their companies and most of their apartments. They now have a herd of more than 400 head of cows and a ranch along Utah Lake, north of the Provo Boat Harbor. Dale now works full-time on the ranch. Dale and Sonja have served as Guest Service missionaries on Temple Square for the last five years, including the 2002 Olympics and the opening of the LDS Conference Center. Dale recently took a son, grandson and sons-in-law to hunt Cape Buffalo in Africa. @2005

Despain, Rodney Hans

Despain, Rodney Hans
Orem, Utah US

Rodney and Dee Despain

Class of 1956. Rodney H. Despain. Football, Baseball, Wrestling, Gun Club President, Rocks & Minerals Club, Camera Club, Chorus, Industrial Arts Award, Industrial Arts State Award, Seminary Play, Junior Prom Committee, Senior Prom Committee. ~ ~ ~ ~ His parents were Irvin Dale Despain and Margaret Domgaard Despain. I. Dale and Margaret had five children, K. Dale Despain [BYH Class of 1955] (Sonja) Provo; Rodney H. Despain [BYH Class of 1956] (Dolores) Orem; Kathryn Despain Bush (Robert) Ogden; D. Kim Despain (Michelle) Provo; and Diane Despain Worthington, Cedar Hills. ~ ~ ~ ~ Rodney married Delores (Dee or Jeannie) Sanders. BYU BS Geography 1963. The next few years following graduation included two years of school (Utah State and BYU), a two-year mission tour (Southern States), a short time with the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve (Gerald Hayward and I joined together because our deferments had expired, Mabel at the draft board had sent our induction notice, and we didn't want to be drafted). In 1962, I married Dolores (Dee or Jeannie) Sanders from Oregon, completed studies at BYU and went off to western Kentucky to earn my fortune as a City Planner. A couple years of on-the-job training, more school (Michigan State University) and three children later, we moved back to Provo, Utah for what was thought to be a temporary tour as a city planning consultant. Forty years later, I'm that much older, but not much else has changed. Dolores and I still live in Orem, Utah and I'm still working as city planner (Planning Director for the City of American Fork). We have four children; Matt (teaches at the University of Oklahoma); Lisa (writes, teaches and performs music in New York); Kirsten (teaches school in Mesa, Arizona), and Robin (an assistant curator at UVSC's Woodbury Gallery at the University Mall), but only two grandchildren. Our current interests include: spoiling the grandchildren; I still do woodwork (I never recovered from being the BY High shop bum); occasionally catch a fish or run a river; and Dee is an avid quilter. @2006 ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS OBITUARY: Rodney Hans Despain, born July 18, 1938 and died January 7, 2012. Anyone who had the pleasure of knowing Dad knew he was an honest, caring, loving, and awesome man. So we think we get to brag on him just a bit. Our wonderful father and grandfather, Rodney Hans Despain, passed quietly the morning of January 7, 2013 surrounded by his family. Rodney was born July 18, 1938, in St. George, Utah, to Irvin Dale Despain and Margaret Domgaard Despain, the second of five children. In 1956 he graduated from Brigham Young High in Provo, Utah, did a stint in the U.S. Coast Guard, started his college education at Utah State University, and served an LDS mission in the Southern States. Dad then attended BYU and while there met his sweetheart Dolores Jean Sanders, and married her in the Manti Temple on September 20, 1962. After graduating from BYU Dad did his graduate work in urban planning at Michigan State. He returned to Utah to partner with his father in their firm Despain and Despain Consulting. During his career as a city planner, Dad worked for many cities throughout Utah, but spent the last thirty- five years primarily as the City Planner for American Fork. Rodney was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He served faithfully in many church callings and was a passionate genealogist. Dad liked to fish, hunt, and canoe, but his favorite pasttime was river running, especially on the Salmon River. What made the outdoors so special to him was sharing those moments with his kids, grandkids, and good friends. Dad loved working in his woodshop and always had some “project” in the works. He also loved good music, especially that by his kids and grandkids. He lived a rich life full of fond memories, great friendships, and a family that loves him deeply. Rodney is survived by his sweetheart Dolores and their four children: S. Matthew Despain (Tuzie), Norman, Oklahoma; Lisa DeSpain, New York, New York; Kirsten Despain-Silver (David), Parker, Colorado; and Robin DeSpain Carson (Richard), Provo. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Kalin Despain, Camryn “Rocky” Despain, and Kathryn Shiori “Boo” Carson, and by his siblings K. Dale Despain, Kathryn Bush, Kim Despain, and Diane Worthington. He is preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 11, 2013, at 11 a.m., at the Orem Lakeview 8th Ward chapel, 165 West 1600 South, Orem, Utah. A viewing will be held the night prior, Thursday, January 10, 6 - 8 p.m., at Walker Sanderson Mortuary, 646 East 800 North, Orem, Utah. Interment, East Lawn Memorial Hills Cemetery, 4800 North 650 East, Provo, Utah. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.walkersanderson.com [Provo Daily Herald, January 8, 2013]

Dewey, Steven
90 East Schoolhouse Drive Unit 408
Woodland Hills, Utah 84653 US

Steven Dewey
  • Work: (801) 423-1816

Class of 1973. Steven Dewey. BYU BS University Studies 1978. Teaching Certificate 1978. Steven J. Dewey, M.D.

Dickie, Mary Lou

Mary Lou Bell

Class of 1950. Canadian. Chorus. Married _____ Bell.

Dickson, Delmar

Dickson, Delmar

Delmar Dickson

Collegiate Grads of BYU, Class of 1923. Delmar Dickson. He received a BS Degree in Music in 1923. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 368.

Dickson, LaVern J.

Dickson, LaVern J.

LaVern Dickson

Class of 1921. Mr. LaVern J. Dickson. He received a BYH Normal Certificate in 1921. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 368. ~ ~ ~ ~ Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1925. LaVern J. Dickson. He received a BS Degree in Music in 1925. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 368. ~ ~ He was a teacher of many different subjects, including English.

Dickson, Mary Ona

Dickson, Mary Ona
Salt Lake City, Utah US

Ona and Jesse Tuttle

BYU Class of 1927 ~ Honorary. Ona Dickson [Mary Ona], of Castle Dale, Utah. ~ ~ ~ ~ HER OBITUARY: Mary Ona Dickson Tuttle, 99 -- better known as "Grandma Tuttle" -- passed away on June 29, 2004. Ona was born May 29, 1905, in Castle Dale, Utah to A.D. Dickson and Emma Elizabeth Jeffs. She attended Brigham Young University. She then taught school until she married Jesse S. Tuttle (deceased) on July 28, 1927. Ona lived 70 years in Emery County and 29 years in Salt Lake City. Jesse and Ona had five children: Merilee (died at age one), Kathryn Howell (Varon), Salt Lake City; Dixie Casey (Pat-deceased) serving an LDS mission in Thailand; Ruth Menzies (Jim) Edmonds, Washington; and Stewart Tuttle (Marsha) Glendora, California. Ona had two sisters, Emma Huntington, age 94, (Castle Dale, Utah) and Ina Dickson (died at age 16). She has 12 grandchildren, 30 great-grand-children and two great-great-grand-children. Ona read the paper everyday and was keenly aware of the affairs of our world, country, state and community. She respected anyone who was willing to make the world a better place for all to live. She was a noble and obedient servant of the Lord, kneeling to say her prayers every night. Ona lived with charity in her heart, serving others diligently. She loved the Relief Society and served faithfully in many positions within that organization. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 6, 2004 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Interment, Orangeville Cemetery in Orangeville, Utah. In the gospel of Jesus Christ, it's never goodbye, only until we meet again someday. [Deseret News, Sunday, July 4, 2004] ~ ~ ~ ~ Ona Dickson, Castle Dale, Utah was a BYU Freshman in Education in 1924, and she continued her BYU studies by correspondence in 1925. Background sources: BYU/BYH Annual Catalogues for the School Years 1923-24, 1924-25, and 1925-26.

Dillman, A. Miles

Dillman, A. Miles
Springville, Utah US

Miles Dillman

Class of 1937. Allen Miles (Miles) Dillman. "Mr. and Mrs. Ray E. Dillman [Mildred Miles] and daughter Mary attended the graduating exercises of the Brigham Young high school in Provo last Thursday evening. Miles Dillman was graduated from the high school and returned to Roosevelt with his parents Friday evening where he will spend the summer." [The Roosevelt Standard, June 3, 1937.] The father of Miles Dillman, Ray E. Dillman, is a member of the BYH Class of 1910. ~ ~ ~ ~ Miles Dillman was born August 7, 1919, and died on May 4, 2000 in Springville, Utah. ~ ~ ~ ~ OBITUARY: Allen Miles Dillman, 80, of Springville, passed away May 4, 2000. He was born August 7, 1919 to Ray Eugene Dillman and Mildred Miles Dillman in Roosevelt, Utah. He married Helen Harris on June 9, 1948 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They were later divorced. Miles graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1937. Miles was a member of the LDS Church and served an Eastern States Mission. After graduating from BYU, he served in the Army Air Corps weather squadron and land rescue squadron during World War II in Alaska. He started his own farm implement company in Farmington, Utah. Miles married and moved his family and business to Orem, Utah, where he raised his family of 12 children. He sold his business and went to work for the LDS Church where he served for 27 years in the building division. He was one of the first Eagle Scouts in the Uintah Basin and continued scouting throughout his entire life. He served in many capacities within the church. Church, family and the outdoors where his great love. Miles is survived by 12 children, Julia Dillman, Allen M. Dillman, Denice (Tom) Lovell, Ann (Lee) Forsbert, Gay D. Perry, and Dee, Mark D., Eric, David, Bruce, Ben and Neil Dillman; 33 grandchildren; a brother Earl (LeJune) Dillman; and sisters Mary Eldridge, and Naomi (Paul) Lunt. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Dorothy Hunsaker. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 9, 2000 in Springville. Interment, Rockpoint Cemetery near Vernal, Utah. [Deseret News, Sunday, May 7, 2000.]

Dillman, Ray E.

Dillman, Ray E.
Roosevelt, Utah US

Ray and Mildred Dillman

Class of 1910. Ray E. Dillman. Graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1910, in the High School Department. Source 1: 1910 BYU Banyan, BYH section, list on p. 83. ~ ~ ~ ~ Source 2: Annual Record, B. Y. University (BYU Records Office), page 4, 449. ~ ~ ~ ~ His son, Miles Dillman, is a member of the BYH Class of 1937. ~ ~ ~ ~ Ray Eugene Dillman was born on April 22, 1890 in Vernal, Utah. His parents were Simon Peter Dillman and Julia Ellen Davis. Ray married Mildred Myrtle Miles on July 1, 1916 in Roosevelt, Utah. Ray Dillman died on June 24, 1962, in Salt Lake City. Interment, Salt Lake City.

Dills, David C. M.
8787 Southside Boulevard Ofc
Jacksonville, Florida 32256 US

David Dills
  • Work: (904) 519-8040
  • Home: (904) 519-9888

Class of 1962. Full name: David Clare Mitchell Dills. Football, Wrestling, Track, Ski Club, Dramatics, Forensics, Chorus, Seminary Graduate, Poetry Festival. Jacksonville Florida Health Services, Dental Clinics and Offices. @2007

Dilworth, Joseph Newman

Dilworth, Joseph Newman
Carey, Idaho

Joseph Dilworth

Joseph Newman Dilworth. Faculty & Staff 1960s, including 1965-66 - Physical Education Teacher. ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS OBITUARY: Joseph Newman Dilworth passed away at his home in Carey, Idaho on Saturday, December 22, 2018 after a spirited battle with cancer just days away from his 80th birthday. He was born in Jerome, Idaho on December 28, 1938 to Marold Joseph Dilworth and Viola Newman Dilworth, the eldest of ten children. He was preceeded in death by his parents, two brothers Thomas Edward (Eddie) and John Loren, and two grandchildren, Patrick Joseph Smith and Camilla Alexis Deleo. He is survived by his six children: Charlotte Rose Cline of Twin Falls, Idaho; Christina Viola Carter of Park City, Utah; Jason Joseph Dilworth (wife Janice) of Boise, Idaho; Catherine June Lunt (husband Michael) of Pleasant View, Utah; Jed Douglas Dilworth (wife Cinnamon) of Boise, Idaho; and Thomas James Dilworth (wife Heather) of Big Sandy, Montana; 20 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; his former wife Carolyn Rose Carter (Mosier); and his seven siblings, LeGrand Dilworth (wife Cheryl) of Malta, Idaho; Maria Higley (husband Lee) of Burley, Idaho; Orin Dilworth (wife Loretta) of Boise, Idaho; Reed Dilworth (wife Pam) of Jerome, Idaho; Anette Christiansen (husband Michael) of Jerome, Idaho; Milan Dilworth of South Jordon, Utah; and Lorna Walker (husband Rodney) of Rupert, Idaho. Joe was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was a valiant servant to the Lord throughout his life. He served a two-year mission in Oklahoma as part of the Southern States Mission. He was a High Priest, served in two Bishoprics, as a Young Men's President, temple worker, and intermittently as a scout leader for over 40 years. Upon returning from his mission he attended Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho where he studied on a scholarship, wrestled, played football and was honored with an All-American Football Award as a Guard. He graduated from Ricks in 1962. He then attended BYU in Provo and graduated in 1967. He taught and coached wrestling and football at Brigham Young High School and then Morgan High School before choosing a career in general construction, building homes, a field he worked in for the remainder of his life, finishing as a building inspector, and retiring in 2017 at age 78. Joe is remembered as a hero to all of his brothers and sisters, a stalwart, dependable, obedient, hard-working, and self-sacrificing big brother who always honored his parents and worked hard to set a good example in his family. These character attributes defined him as a man of great integrity with a servant's heart and an unmatched work ethic, attributes which remained with him throughout his life, influencing all of his decisions and actions, his relationships and commitments as a dedicated husband and father, his role as the patriarchal leader of the Dilworth family, and as a respected member within any work environment, organization, or community in which he served. Joe was a lifelong advocate of Scouting and after decades of service in the organization, he received the Silver Beaver Award, a distinguished service award from the Boy Scouts of America. He loved his family, his tractor, gardening, storytelling around the campfire, entertaining his grandchildren with his rope tricks, doing family history work, keeping his memory books, reading biographies, and wood working. Funeral services will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Carey, Idaho on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 11 am, with a viewing prior to the funeral starting at 9:30 am. The gravesite dedication will immediately follow the funeral services at the Carey Cemetery, and a meal for the family will be held at the church following the gravesite dedication. In lieu of flowers or any other donation, if you felt the impact and influence of our father's life of service, please consider reaching out to your community or to those in need as a reflection of how his character and example was meaningful to you. The family would like to extend a special thanks to all those who have been so loving and attentive to our father over the past few years of his life. We know you spent many hours offering service and care, dropping by meals, visiting, and helping us keep an eye on him, even though he was very independent. We love and appreciate all of you. For more information - www.woodriverchapel.com [Idaho Statesman, January 1, 2019] Second source.

Dix, Adelia

Adelia Dix

Class of 1959. Adelia Dix. Library Science, Pep Club, Chorus, Chorus Festival Award, 3-year Vocal Music Award, Hollywood Beauty School Scholarship, Band, Forensics, Interpretive Speech, Wildcat Yearbook.

Dix, LaWona Helen

Dix, LaWona Helen
Springville, Utah US

LaWona and Bill Charles

Class of 1955. LaWona Dix. Chorus. ~ ~ ~ ~ BYU three years to 1960. Married William F. "Bill" Charles. Six children: Deborah Nixon, Lisa Ross, Helen Day, Patrick Charles, Brenda Bybee, and Anita Jolley. LaWana worked in many jobs in health related fields and secretarial avenues. Her last position was with the Beehive Clothing store in Provo, where she served as assistant manager and then manager before retiring in 1992. Many church positions, and presently plays piano for Relief Society in her ward. Worked in Provo Temple from 1996 to 1998. Beginning April 6, 1999, Bill and LaWona served a full-time mission in the Harrisburg Pennsylvania Mission, returning October 2000. She has been serving as a Provo Temple ordinance worker again since April 2003. @2005 ~ ~ ~ ~ HER OBITUARY: LaWona Helen Dix Charles, 78, passed peacefully from this life, after battling cancer for 16 years, July 9, 2015 at home with family members. LaWona was born in Hailey, Idaho on March 3, 1937. She was the first of two children born to Ross and Berniece Peck Dix. She lived the first 14 years in Carey, Idaho. At that time her father was killed in a farming accident. Her mother took the two children and moved to Provo, Utah. LaWona attended two years at Provo High and then the final year at BY High School. After working on campus and taking classes at Brigham Young University, she met her future husband, William "Bill" Charles in September 1958. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple on June 5, 1959. She worked for a physician the next two years while Bill completed his Bachelors Degree at BYU in 1961. They, and their first daughter, left for San Francisco, California, for Bill's new employment. They resided there for eight years, blessed with four more daughters. They left there in August 1969, moving to Springville, Utah. They were then blessed with a son. LaWona worked at school lunch and then at Beehive Clothing, becoming the manager. She retired from there to spend more time with the children and cared for Bill's mother for over 10 years. LaWona dedicated her life to loving and serving her family and extended family. She also served faithfully in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints including, visiting teacher, organist, pianist, chorister, Relief Society Presidency, Primary President, teacher and Provo Temple ordinance worker for 11 years. She served a Church mission with her husband in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, then attended a Young Single Adult Ward with him as he served in a bishopric. She loved to sing in choirs and played the saxophone in a high school band. Some of her skills included sewing, crocheting, knitting and quilting. She is best remembered for her unconditional love, tolerance, faith, humility and smiles. She was preceded in death by her parents, step-father Elmo Croft and step-brother, Alan Croft. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Bill; sister, Adelia Jepperson; her six children: Debbie (Steve)Nixon, Lisa (Greg) Ross, Helen (Mike) Day. Patrick, Brenda (Craig) Bybee, Anita (Clair) Jolley; 20 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, July 17, 2015 in the Spring Creek 2nd Ward chapel, 350 N. 400 E, Springville, Utah. Interment, Springville Evergreen Cemetery, 1926-52 S. 400 E. Condolences may be sent at www.wheelermortuaries.com [Provo Daily Herald, July 15, 2015]

Dixon, Allen
Provo, Utah US

Allen Dixon

Class of 1961 ~ Honorary.

Dixon, David C.

Dixon, David C.
3960 North 480 East
Provo, Utah 84604-5150 US

David and Pat Dixon
  • Home: (801) 224-1513

Class of 1962. David C. Dixon. Tennis, Y Club, Model U.N., Seminary Graduate, Chorus, Forensics. BYU BA Humanities 1968. BYU JD Law 1977. George Washington University - Washington D.C. LLM 1988. MAJ. David C. Dixon. Married Pat Stewart, BYH Class of 1962. Attorney-at-Law: MAJ David C. Dixon, 3960 North 480 East, Provo, Utah 84604 - (801) 224-1513. @2010

Dixon, Fred Chipman (1950)

Dixon, Fred Chipman (1950)
Kennewick, Washington US

Fred and Pat Dixon

Class of 1950. Fred C. Dixon. Student Body Vice President. Tennis, Chorus, Photography Club, Letterman. Son of BYU athletic great Fred "Buck" Dixon. ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS OBITUARY: Fred Chipman Dixon, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, returned to his Father in Heaven on November 19, 2009 after a valiant battle with cancer. He was at home supported by his family and loved ones. Fred was born June 15, 1932 to Helen Chipman Dixon and Fred Walter (Buck) Dixon in Provo, Utah. He graduated from BYU High School in 1950, and attended Brigham Young University. While in college he was called to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in France and Belgium, and then returned to BYU to complete his studies for a BA and MA in Fine Arts and Theater, completing his Masters thesis on the subject of actress Julie Harris while he lived and worked in New York City. He served in the United States Army during 1957 and 1958. Fred arrived in the Tri-Cities in 1962 after accepting a position in speech and drama at Columbia Basin College. Fred met his wife Pat in 1963 when they were cast opposite each other in RLOC's "The Music Man." The romance blossomed on stage as well as in real life and they were married in 1964, and he became the leading man and father of four lovely daughters, Michelle, Cynthia, Lisa and Julie. He loved spending time with his family and he cherished his time with his grandchildren. Fred loved the energy and excitement of New York and returned yearly to Broadway to see the latest shows and attend classes at the prestigious H.B. Studio. He performed in Summer Stock on the east and west coasts as well as off-Broadway in New York. He appeared briefly in the soap opera "Love of Life". During his lifetime he directed 75 plays and appeared in over 125 plays, ranging from Shakespeare to musical comedy, dramas, and light comedies. Some of his favorite roles included: "The Man Who Came to Dinner", "The Fantastiks", "The Price", "The Crucible", "All My Sons", "Glass Menagerie", "Mornings at Seven", "Company", "The Cocktail Hour", and whatever play he was currently working on. You could always find a script in his hand and a song in his heart. Fred loved being on stage and shared the joy of performing with his fellow actors at Players, RLOC, and CBC. During his career he inspired a lot of young actors and brought immense pleasure to audiences as director or player. Fred and Pat recently celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary, but they had a lifetime of honeymoons, exploring Europe, the beaches of Hawaii, East Hampton, Mexico, and cruised the Caribbean and the Panama Canal with friends. One of their most memorable trips was in 2007 when Fred was nominated as "Broadway's Biggest Fan". He won a trip to New York where he and Pat sat onstage in Times Square watching the performances of the current Broadway shows. It was a thrill of a lifetime. Fred was preceded in death by his grandson Cameron Merrill. He is survived by his wife, Pat; sister Mary Lou Taylor; brothers Richard & Judy Dixon, David & Pat Dixon; his children Michelle & Matthew Gregg, Cynthia & Carey Sawada, Lisa Merrill, and Julie & Jim Garner. Grandchildren Sarah & Andrew Haggard, Sam & Danielle Gregg, Katie & Cody Lunderman, Brenton & Amanda Gibbs, Kristin & Andre Martinez, Eliana Merrill, Aaron & Callie Merrill, Kristina, Brooke & Tanner Merrill, Jimmy, Amanda, Jacob & Jordan Garner; great-grandchildren Hunter, Isabella, Cooper, Jaedyn, Allen, Andie, Emma & Paisley. Fred will be loved and remembered for his example of a life well lived. He was a dedicated member of the Edison Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was currently serving on the Stake Public Relations Committee. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, November 28, 2009, at 11:00 am, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 515 S. Union, Kennewick, Washington. Family will be greeting friends from 10:00am until 10:45am. Memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice at The Chaplaincy, 2108 W. Entiat, Kennewick, WA 99336 or The American Cancer Society, 7325 W. Deschutes Ave Suite A, Kennewick, WA 99336. The family invites you to sign their online guestbook at www.muellersfuneralhomes.com [Provo Daily Herald, November 25, 2009.]

Dixon, Fred W. [Buck] (F&S)

Dixon, Fred W. [Buck] (F&S)
Provo, Utah US

Buck and Helen Dixon

Faculty & Staff. Fred W. (Buck) Dixon. ~ ~ ~ ~ Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1926. Fred W. Dixon. He received a BS Degree in Physical Education in 1926. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 264. ~ ~ ~ ~ Fred W. Dixon was a legendary BYH Athletic Coach beginning during 1929-1930 school year and continued on at least through the 1934-1936 school years. ~ ~ ~ ~ BYU Cougar Club Hall of Fame - Fred W. Dixon. Buck Dixon was born in 1904 in Provo, Utah. He received his B.S. degree from Brigham Young University in 1926 and returned to earn his master’s degree in 1939. During his college athletic career he won fifteen varsity letters in football, basketball, track, and tennis. He was named all-conference in football, basketball, and tennis. In 1924 he was awarded the Anderberg medal as the foremost all-around athlete at BYU and was also named Utah’s Outstanding Athlete. After graduating from BYU, Buck served for two years as Weber High School’s first coach. He returned to BYU in 1928 as an assistant to Coach Ott Romney, head football coach. During Buck Dixon's forty-five years at BYU, his tennis teams won the state championships several times, and he organized the first BYU golf team. In 1957 Buck was given the Dale Rex Memorial Award for his contribution to amateur athletics in Utah, and in 1972 he was inducted into the Utah Sports Hall of Fame. Fred W. "Buck" Dixon married Helen Chipman on May 27, 1931, and all four of their children graduated from BYU.

Dixon, Henry Aldous

Dixon, Henry Aldous
Ogden, Utah US

Aldous and Lucile Dixon

Brigham Young High School, Class of 1909. H. Aldous Dixon. He received a High School Diploma. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University (BYU Records Office), Book 3, Page 197. ~ ~ ~ ~ Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1914. H. Aldous Dixon. He received an A.B. Degree in 1914. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 3, page 197. ~ ~ ~ ~ Henry Aldous Dixon was born on June 29, 1890 in Provo, Utah. His parents were John De Grey Dixon and Sarah Ann Lewis Dixon. Aldous Dixon married Lucile Knowlden. Lucile Knowlden was born on December 9, 1891 in Provo, Utah. Her parents were Robert Edwin Knowlden and Mable Twelves Knowlden. Lucile graduated from Brigham Young High School in the Class of 1912. She died on January 22, 1967 in Ogden, Utah. H. Aldous Dixon died on January 22, 1967 in Ogden, Utah. His interment, Ogden, Utah. ~ ~ ~ ~ CONGRESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY: Henry Aldous Dixon (born June 29, 1890 - died January 22, 1967) was a U.S. Representative from Utah. Born in Provo, Utah County, Utah, Dixon attended the public schools until high school, then graduated from private Brigham Young High School in 1909. He then graduated from Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, in 1914, from the University of Chicago in 1917, and from the University of Southern California in 1937. Instructor at Weber College 1914-1918, president in 1919 and 1920 and 1937-1953. Superintendent of Provo city schools 1920-1924 and 1932-1937. Managing vice president of Farmers & Merchants Bank 1924-1932. He served as member of President's Commission on Higher Education 1946-1948. He served as member of the board of directors, Salt Lake Branch of Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco 1945-1951. He served as director, Association of Junior Colleges from 1950 to 1954. He served as president of Utah State University at Logan from August 1953 to December 1954. Dixon was elected as a Republican to the Eighty-fourth, Eighty-fifth, and Eighty-fifth Congresses (January 3, 1955 through January 3, 1961). He did not seek renomination in 1960. He served as an instructor at Brigham Young University until 1965. He died in Ogden, Utah, on January 22, 1967. His interment, Washington Heights Memorial Park. ~ ~ ~ ~ Memorial on the campus of Weber State University: HENRY ALDOUS DIXON, President 1919-1920, 1937-1953. Henry Aldous Dixon served twice as president of Weber College, from 1919-1920 and again from 1937-1953. He was a member of the Weber Normal College faculty from 1914-1918. During his first year as president he was influential in planning a financial drive for funds to erect a new gymnasium. During his second term as president, Dr. Dixon was recognized nationally as a top authority in the field of vocational education. He developed the technical education program at Weber. The campus on Harrison was purchased and the first buildings constructed under his leadership. He guided the school in a period of growth immediately following World War II. ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS WIFE, from a tribute published by Utah State University: Lucile Knowlden Dixon. Wife of Henry Aldous Dixon, President of Utah State Agricultural College, from August 1953 to December 1954. Lucile Knowlden was born in Provo on December 9, 1891. Her father was Robert Edwin Knowlden; her mother, Mable Twelves. Lucile grew up in Provo, attended the Maeser School, BYU High School [graduating in the BYH Class of 1912], and received her normal degree from Brigham Young University. Lucille married Henry Aldous Dixon on June 2, 1915 in Salt Lake City. She taught for two years at the Timpanogos School before her marriage. The Dixons had four daughters and two sons. Before becoming president of USU, H. Aldous Dixon had been superintendent of schools in Provo and President of Weber Junior College from 1920-1924 and 1932-1937, then president of Weber State College from 1937 until 1953. He left the presidency of USU after being elected to the U.S. House of Representatives to the Eighty-fourth, Eighty-fifth, and Eighty-sixth Congresses (January 3, 1955 to January 3, 1961). The Dixons lived in Washington, D.C. for six years before returning to Ogden. Lucile was active in the LDS Church. She was president and a member of the board of directors for the Children's Aid Society, a member of the Acacia Club, and Children's Hour Club. She served as president of Weber College Faculty Women and was a charter member of the Nelke Reading Club of Provo. Lucile loved gardening, growing plants indoors and out. She especially enjoyed African violets and while she lived on campus the university horticulture group regularly brought her fresh flowers. In gathering information for her book on the president's house, Alice Chase learned from Mrs. Dixon that her "heart sank at the prospect of moving into" the president's home. The Dixon's had at that time a new house in Ogden. The president's house had purportedly been neglected and the trustees decided to "recondition" the house rather than build a new house. Despite her initial impressions, Lucile told Alice that "living there proved to be a delightful experience." Lucile died on December 13, 1986 in Ogden. She was 95 years old.

Dixon, Ilena

Dixon, Ilena

Ilena Dixon

Class of 1915. Ilina Dixon. Name and photo appear among Senior Class Graduates at Brigham Young High School in 1915. Source: 1915 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section, pages 84-102.

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