Alphabetical Alumni
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.

Dixon, Janet
132 South 900 East
Orem, Utah 84058-5728

Janet and Mike Rees
  • Work: (801) 225-4779

Class of 1964. Chorus, Seminary Graduate, Seminary 4 years, Pep Club, Hi-Steppers, Spanish Club. Married Mike Rees. BYU A Secretarial Technology 1967.

Dixon, Jerald Lamar

Dixon, Jerald Lamar
Orem, Utah US

Jerald and Karen Dixon

Class of 1957. Jerald Dixon. Football, Track, Lettermen, Chorus, Junior Prom Committee, Senior Hop Committee, Graduation Committee. BYU BS Business 1965. HIS OBITUARY: Jerald Lamar Dixon, our loving husband and father past from this life on February 2, 2005, following a stroke. Jerald was born in Provo, Utah, May 26, 1939, to Howard and Fulvia Dixon. He attended BY High School and graduated from BYU. He married his beloved wife, Karen Haymond, in the Manti Temple May 2, 1963. His business career included time as a stockbroker, sales, investing, and real estate. Jerald was a long-time member of the Provo Rotarians. He enjoyed playing golf and loved to ski. However, of all his interests, he enjoyed spending time with his family the most. He was always outgoing and quickly became a friend to all. Jerald was a life-long member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served a mission in New Zealand and served faithfully in the church throughout his life. He had a strong testimony of the Savior, Jesus Christ. His family and friends will miss him dearly. Jerald is survived by his wife, Karen, his two daughters, Camille (Paul) Conrad, Diana (Kip) Elison, both of Springville and one son, Andrew (Shannon) Dixon, San Diego, CA; nine grandchildren, Megan, Emily, Aubrey and Nathan Conrad; Taylor, Joshua and Grace Elison; Madison and Audrey Dixon; his mother Fulvia Dixon Law, Provo; two brothers, H. Allen (Linda) Dixon, Pocatello, ID; Ken C. (Jan) Dixon, Las Vegas, NV; one sister, Janet (Mike) Rees, Orem. He was preceded in death by his father Howard B. Dixon, two infant sons, Matthew J. and H. Mark Dixon. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 5, 2005, in Orem, Utah. Interment, Springville Evergreen Cemetery. [Provo Daily Herald, February 03, 2005]

Dixon, John DeGrey

Dixon, John DeGrey
Provo, Utah US

John and Sarah Dixon

Class of 1887? John DeGrey Dixon. He was educated in Provo grade schools, then attended Brigham Young Academy where he enrolled in the Business (Commercial) course. He then found employment with Samuel Lilliard, a building contractor. He was a business, government and church leader. He married Sara Ann Lewis on September 18, 1889 in Manti, Utah.

Dixon, Kenneth C.
6316 Crosswood Avenue
Las Vegas, Nevada 89108 US

Kenneth Dixon
  • Work: (702) 645-9405

Class of 1970. Kenneth C. Dixon. BYU BS Geography 1978.

Dixon, LeRoy

Dixon, LeRoy
Provo, Utah US

LeRoy and Electa Dixon

Class of 1898. LeRoy Dixon. Commercial courses. Source: Book, The Sons of Brigham, by T. Earl Pardoe, pp. 52-54. ~ ~ ~ ~ LeRoy Dixon was born October 16, 1881 in Provo, Utah. The son of Henry Aldous Dixon, Sr., a Utah political leader, LeRoy attended Provo public schools until he enrolled in the Brigham Young Academy. In January of 1892 he marched in the parade from the old ZCMI Building to the new B.Y. Education Building. He took full advantage of the new campus, taking Business (Commercial) courses until 1898, when he was 17 years old. In 1898 he was employed by Taylor Brothers Company. He was a business and civic leader in Provo. He married Electa Smoot in 1903. She was a daughter of Abraham O. Smoot II and Electa Bullock Smoot. Electa Bullock was one of the first students of the Brigham Young Academy in 1976. Electa Smoot Dixon died on January 6, 1905.

Dixon, Margie
72 North 100 East
Provo, Utah 84606-3108 US

Margie and Ron Smith
  • Work: 801-373-1804

Class of 1969. Margie Dixon. Feature Editor of Brigadier Newspaper in 1967-68. BYU MS Analysis of Human Motion & Teaching Certificate 1973. Margie married Ronald J. Smith.

Dixon, Mary Lou

Dixon, Mary Lou
Provo, Utah US

Mary Lou and Floyd Taylor

Class of 1942. Mary Lou Dixon. Fauvines. Notre Maison, Secretary and Treasurer. School Play. Contest Play. Mary Lou married Floyd R. Taylor. ~ ~ ~ ~ HER OBITUARY: Mary Lou Dixon Taylor, 91, who was a long-time resident of Provo, passed away February 29, 2016 at her daughter’s home in Laie, Hawaii. Her loving husband, Floyd R. Taylor, preceded her in death; they were married for 56 years. Mary Lou was born May 16, 1924 in American Fork, Utah to Delbert Andrew and Helen Chipman Heiselt. When she was 14 months old her father passed away. Six years later, her mother, Helen, married Fred W. (Buck) Dixon, the father who lovingly raised her. Mary Lou graduated from Brigham Young High School in the Class of 1942. She worked part-time while attending Brigham Young University as a secretary for Elder Hugh B. Brown, a professor at BYU. She married Floyd R. Taylor in the Salt Lake Temple in 1947. They both graduated from Brigham Young University in 1948. They set up residency in Provo where they enjoyed raising their family. Mary Lou enjoyed being at home raising her children, but always had a love of learning and continued her education. She took a class each semester; Mary Lou completed her MA degree in 1970. When her youngest child began school, she went to work at Farrer Junior High as a school counselor. She had a wonderful career counseling hundreds of youth for 20 years. Mary Lou was always active in the LDS Church serving in many callings in her ward and stake in the Primary, Young Women, Sunday School, and Relief Society. Mary Lou’s devotion and service to the LDS Church and the students with whom she worked was exceeded only by her love and devotion to her family, who were the center of her life. Enjoying family vacations and reunions were a priority for her. The family took many trips in their camper, first across Utah and then from coast to coast. Mary Lou and Floyd created a gathering place at their home for their children and extended family on the Fourth of July. These are memories that established strong family bonds. Genealogy and family history were a focus in Mary Lou’s life in her later years. She wrote bedtime stories from the histories of her ancestors and had them printed for all of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. These stories provide faith-promoting lessons that connect our family through the generations. Mary Lou is survived by her five children: Colleen (Steve) Densley, Provo, Utah; Douglas Dixon Taylor, Douglas, Wyoming; Richard Floyd (Diane) Taylor, Orem, Utah; Julie Ann (Carl) Seaberg, Alston, Michigan; and Lisa (Ken) Wagner, Laie, Hawaii; one brother, David (Pat) Dixon, Provo, Utah and two sisters-in-law, Pat Dixon and Judy Dixon. Mary Lou also leaves behind a great legacy of 21 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren who dearly love her and will miss her until we meet again. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd R. Taylor; daughter, Mary Ann Taylor and two brothers, Fred Dixon and Richard Dixon. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 12, 2016 at the Oak Hills Stake Center Chapel, 925 East North Temple Drive, Provo, Utah. The viewing was held at the Stake Center, Friday, March 11, 2016. Interment, American Fork City Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bergmortuary.com. [Provo Daily Herald, March 6, 2016]

Dixon, Maude (1919, F&S)

Dixon, Maude (1919, F&S)
Provo, Utah US

Maude and Fred L. Markham

Class of 1919. Maude Dixon. She graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1919. Source: 1919 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section, pages 61-74. ~ ~ ~ ~ Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1924. Maud Dixon. She received a BS Degree in English in 1924. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 9, page 321. ~ ~ ~ ~ Faculty & Staff. BYU Archives: Markham, Maud Dixon. Oral history interview, July 28, 1982. 1 volume. Call Number: UA OH 119 Abstract: Interview by Lucille Thorne with Maud Dixon Markham concerning her childhood, education at BYU, marriage to Fred L. Markham [also BYH Class of 1919], and experiences at Brigham Young High School as a teacher. Speaks about her association with BY High and BYU. Fred L. Markham and Maude Dixon Markham had two daughters and two sons: Diana Markham (Gary) Stewart, Terre Haute, Indiana (dec.); Barbara Markham (Weldon) Daines, Salt Lake City, Utah (dec.); John Markham and wife, Reeda, Provo, Utah; and Dixon Markham and wife Junece, Provo, Utah. ~ ~ ~ ~ Maud Dixon was born on February 28, 1901 in Provo, Utah. Her parents were John De Grey Dixon and Sarah Ann Lewis Dixon. Maud married Fred Lewis Markham on June 25, 1924 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Maude Dixon Markham died on September 4, 1985 in Provo, Utah.

Dixon, Owen George

Dixon, Owen George
Bradford County, Florida

Owen Dixon

Faculty & Staff, Coach. He began at BYH in 1947-48, taught in 1948-49, and continued through the early 1950s, including 1952-53. He taught Physical Education & Physiology and coached several sports, including Football, Baseball, Basketball and Track. Nickname: Jokey. Born November 21, 1907, died June 6, 1966. Buried in the Crosby Lake Cemetery, Bradford County, Florida.

Dixon, Paul B. (1970)
603 North 5th Street
Lafayette, Indiana 47901 US

Paul Dixon
  • Work: (765) 420-0544

Class of 1970. Paul B. Dixon. BYU BA Communications 1976.

Dixon, Paul Smoot

Dixon, Paul Smoot

Paul Dixon

Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1929. Paul Smoot Dixon. He received a BS Degree in Accounting & Business in 1929. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 404.

Dixon, Rhea

Dixon, Rhea

Rhea Reeve

Classes of 1919 and 1920. Rhea Dixon (female). She graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1919. Source: 1919 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section, pages 61-74. ~ ~ ~ ~ Class of 1920. Rhea Dixon [Reeve]. She received a BYH Normal Certificate in 1920. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 148.

Dixon, Richard Chipman

Dixon, Richard Chipman
American Fork, Utah US

Dick and Judy Dixon

Class of 1955. Richard C. Dixon. Football, Basketball, Tennis, All State Tennis, Lettermen, Junior Class President, Chorus Vice President, Junior Prom Committee, Representative Boy. BYU BS Physical Education 1961. After graduating from BYH, Richard played football at BYU his freshman year, worked the following summer at Jackson Hole and then joined the Navy. After discharge he played football at Dixie Junior College and then returned to BYU where he played four years of tennis. In 1961 he married DeAnn Petersen. He and his wife had three children. This marriage ended in divorce a few years later. He graduated from BYU in 1962 and began working at the Developmental Center (formerly the Utah State Training School) located in American Fork. He started as Director of Physical Education for the boys, later becoming Principal and Director of Education for the school. During this time he also attended the University of Utah and earned a Masters in Developmental Therapy. This qualified him to become a Qualified Mental Retardation Professional (QMRP). In this role, he was responsible for clients at the school and headed a team of professionals that worked individually with the clients. He really liked this work, spent 15 years doing it, then retired in 1998. During this time me met and married Judy Brown, who was also at the Developmental Center, serving as Director of Girl's Physical Education. She had two children, so their combined family consists of five children, all of whom live nearby. They both play golf and ski. Judy is also a quilter and has won many awards. She allows Dick to place the last stitch in all of the quilts she makes for the grandchildren. Dick worked closely with the Special Olympics for several years and was recently inducted into the Utah Special Olympics Hall of Fame. He attended BYU schools from Kindergarten through College. @2005 ~ ~ ~ ~ HIS OBITUARY: Richard Chipman Dixon passed away November 3, 2013 surrounded by family. He was born April 28, 1936 to Fred "Buck" Dixon and Helen Chipman Dixon. He married DeAnn Petersen on February 6, 1958, they later divorced. He married Judy Brown Dixon on August 17, 1978. He was an avid sportsman and excelled in Tennis, Golf, Football and Basketball. He was State Tennis Champion his Junior and Senior year in high school. He graduated from Brigham Young High School in the Class of 1955. He went to Brigham Young University from Kindergarten through College. Dick served in the Navy after high school for one year and received an honorable discharge due to injury. He worked at the Utah State Training School in the Recreation Department. He was wonderful in the way that he taught individuals with disabilities. He went on to become principal of the school and then into administration. He was inducted in the Utah Special Olympic Hall of Fame as the outstanding coach. He loved playing golf and played in the rain, sunshine and even when snow was on the course in early spring. Dick had 10 hole-in-ones in his golf career, shot his age several years straight and won a number of amateur tournaments. He and his wife Judy traveled throughout Utah to play couple tournaments together. He did have one issue on the golf course and that was, he never liked to be slowed down and he would always say the group ahead of him was the slowest group in America. One of Dick's greatest traits was his ability to make everyone feel good. He never looked down on anyone. He loved to laugh and was a friend to all. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Judy Brown Dixon and his children: Brenda (Dal) Hills; Michael (Kim) Dixon; Wendy (Craig) Winberg; Rick (Annetta) Williams and Daniel (Holly) Dixon. He has 25 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He is the brother of MaryLou (Floyd) Taylor, David (Pat) Dixon, and Fred (Patricia) Dixon. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother Fred. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at 10 a.m. in the American Fork 21st Ward Barrett Chapel, 261 North 900 East. A visitation will be held Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at Anderson & Sons Mortuary, 49 East 100 North, American Fork and Wednesday from 9-9:45 a.m. at the church prior to the services. Interment, Trenton Cemetery in Trenton Utah at 3 p.m. Please share a memory at andersonmortuary.com [Provo Daily Herald, November 4, 2013]

Dixon, Rulon S.

Dixon, Rulon S.

Rulon Dixon

Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1923. Rulon S. Dixon. He received a BS Degree in Agronomy & Poultry in 1923. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 8, page 192.

Dixon, Sarah Vera

Dixon, Sarah Vera
Salt Lake City, Utah US

Sarah and Clyde Summerhays

Class of 1927 & Class of 1929. Sarah Dixon. Source 1: 1929 BYU Banyan, High School section. She is shown as a cast member in the play, "Little Women" during the 1928-1929 school year, in the 1929 BYU Banyan, High School section. ~ ~ ~ ~ Source 2: Sarah Dixon is pictures as member and Vice President of the BYH Class of 1927 in the BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section. ~ ~ ~ ~ HER OBITUARY: Sarah Vera Dixon Summerhays, 86, died December 24, 1997 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Born March 23, 1911 in Provo, Utah to LeRoy Dixon and Electa LaPrele Smoot Dixon. Married Clyde Johnson Summerhays October 4, 1931 in the Salt Lake Temple. Sarah's life was a miracle to all who knew her. She survived polio at the age of two and conquered the subsequent challenges it caused throughout the rest of her life. These challenges molded her into a most compassionate and selfless woman. Sarah attended Brigham Young High School in Provo, Utah where she was active in school government and drama. She also participated on the swim and debate teams, graduating in 1929. She attended Brigham Young University where she was voted most popular and most beautiful. She was sophomore class vice-president and continued her drama activities. Sarah was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in many stake and ward callings. She also served on the Young Women's General Board from 1944 to 1948. She supported her husband in his many church callings which included four years as mission president in the Ireland Mission from 1970 to 1974. She also served as a hostess in the Salt Lake Temple Square Visitors Center. She also supported her husband in his responsibilities at Beneficial Life Insurance Company which included helping with their annual conventions. Sarah was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, and active in many other organizations, including the Alice Louise Reynolds club. Survived by children, Sarah (Sally) S. Anderson (Raymond); Diana S. Graham (Daniel); Michael D. Summerhays (Janice); Sandra S. Pitcher (Frank); 28 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two sisters, Maurine D. Childs, Springville, and Gladys Nelson, Mesa, Arizona. Preceded in death by husband, and son, Clyde Dixon Summerhays. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 30, 1997, in Salt Lake City. Interment, Salt Lake City Cemetery. Because of her great love for children, contributions may be made to the Primary Children's Medical Center. [Published in the Deseret News, Sunday, December 28, 1997.]

Dixon, Stanley

Dixon, Stanley

Stanley Dixon

Class of 1913. Stanley Dixon. Graduated from Brigham Young High School, in the Academic Department. Source: 1913 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section, pages 63-81.

Dixon, Veda

Dixon, Veda
Los Angeles, California US

Veda and Lloyd Hamren

Brigham Young High School, Class of 1908. Veda Dixon. She received a High School Diploma. Source 1: Students Record of Class Standings B.Y. Academy, Book 2, Page 234. ~ ~ ~ ~ Source 2: Veda Dixon. 1908 BYH Commencement Program. ~ ~ ~ ~ Her hometown is Payson, Utah. After graduating from Brigham Young High School in 1908, she attended the A.C.U. at Logan, Utah. She graduated from the A.C. in May of 1910 in Domestic Sciences. Graduates of the A. C. ~ ~ ~ ~ Veda Dixon was born May 23, 1888 in Payson, Utah Territory. Her parents were Christopher Flintoff Dixon and Lodasca Richmond Dixon. Veda married Lloyd Herbert Hamren on June 5, 1912. Lloyd was born November 3, 1886 in Center, Wapello County, Iowa. His parents were Charles M. Hamren and Minerva W. Hamren. Lloyd died on August 23, 1975 in Los Angeles, California. Veda Dixon Hamren had died 13 years before on November 22, 1962 in Los Angeles, California.

Dixon, Vesta

Dixon, Vesta
Ogden, Utah US

Vesta and Albert Booth

Class of 1928. Vesta Dixon. Graduated from Brigham Young High School on Thursday, May 24, 1928. Source: The Evening Herald, Provo, Utah, May 23, 1928. ~ ~ ~ ~ Vesta Dixon was born on June 10, 1907. Her parents: William A. Dixon and Hattie Hands Dixon. Vesta married Albert Warren Booth (1905 - 1989) on August 25, 1930 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She died on February 6, 1985 in Ogden, Weber County, Utah. Her interment, Provo City Cemetery, Provo, Utah.

Dixon, Wilder G.

Dixon, Wilder G.

Wilder Dixon

Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1925. Wilder G. Dixon. He received a BS Degree in Secondary Teaching in 1925. Source: Annual Record, B.Y. University, Book 10, page 62.

Dodds, Mae [May]

Dodds, Mae [May]
Panguitch, Utah US

Mae and Samuel Crosby

Class of 1926. May [Mae] Dodds. Source: 1926 BYU Banyan yearbook, BYH section. ~ ~ ~ ~ Mae Dodds was born on December 17, 1906 in Panguitch, Garfield County, Utah. Her parents were David Evan Dodds and Mary Foy Dodds. She married Samuel Wallace Crosby on July 7, 1929 in Las Vegas, Nevada. She died on March 19, 1968 in Panguitch, Utah. Her interment, Panguitch, Utah.

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