Mary Jean Carter Dixon passed away October 18, 2002 in American Fork, Utah.
Jean was born Oct 13, 1916 in Eureka, UT to Austin and Margaret May Finch Carter.
She was raised in Santaquin, UT and attended Payson schools, where she met Jack Verl Dixon.
They were married in the Salt Lake LDS Temple Nov 25, 1935 and made their home in Provo, with brief periods in Payson, Milford, Salt Lake City, and Orem.
They raised their family primarily in Rivergrove and Pleasant View Wards, Provo.
Jack and Jean owned the Provo Motel, located at 500 West, for several years.
Later, Jean worked as a secretary for Dr. Reed Holdaway. Finally, Jean was employed at Brigham Young University as secretary to the Dean of the College of Education and she was also a graduate student advisor.
Jean was the oldest graduating student in 1987, graduating in English.
Jean was active in DUP, and in several literary clubs. She loved music and was an accomplished pianist and organist. She was active in the community as an entertainer and piano accompanist.
Jean's home was a haven and refuge for others. In addition to caring for her immediate family she cared for relatives and others who required help. She earned the love and respect of all who knew her. Her home was a place for gathering and much joy for friends and relatives.
As a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints she served in many ways, as an auxiliary and visiting teacher, Young Wo-mens' president, and for decades as ward organist. She served with Jack as a full-time missionary in Fresno, CA and in Little Rock, AR. They served together as stake missionaries in Salt Lake City.
Jean is survived by her brother, Jack Darrell Carter, Chandler, AZ; and children, Karen Merrell (Dallas), Mur-ray, Brent Carter Dixon (Kathy), NY, Dalene Collins (Paul), Lindon; she is grandmother to 11 grandchildren; and 38 great-grandchildren. Jack preceded Jean in death May 28, 1999.
She was also preceded in death by five brothers, Austin Arvle, LaMar Finch, Donald Mecham, Joseph Edward, William Hyrum Carter; and an infant sister, Margaret May Carter.
Much appreciation should be given to The Beehive Home South of American Fork for their kind and loving care of Jean, and Harmony Hospice, who was always of immediate help.
Services will be Tues. Oct 22, 2002 11 a.m., Suncrest LDS 5th Ward Chapel, 130 N. 400 W, Orem, UT.
Friends may call at the Walker San-derson Funeral Home, 646 E. 800 N, Orem Mon. 6-8 p.m. and at the Chapel Tues. 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to service.
Burial, Provo City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News on October 20, 2002
Mary Jean Carter Dixon passed away October 18, 2002 in American Fork, Utah.
Jean was born Oct 13, 1916 in Eureka, UT to Austin and Margaret May Finch Carter.
She was raised in Santaquin, UT and attended Payson schools, where she met Jack Verl Dixon.
They were married in the Salt Lake LDS Temple Nov 25, 1935 and made their home in Provo, with brief periods in Payson, Milford, Salt Lake City, and Orem.
They raised their family primarily in Rivergrove and Pleasant View Wards, Provo.
Jack and Jean owned the Provo Motel, located at 500 West, for several years.
Later, Jean worked as a secretary for Dr. Reed Holdaway. Finally, Jean was employed at Brigham Young University as secretary to the Dean of the College of Education and she was also a graduate student advisor.
Jean was the oldest graduating student in 1987, graduating in English.
Jean was active in DUP, and in several literary clubs. She loved music and was an accomplished pianist and organist. She was active in the community as an entertainer and piano accompanist.
Jean's home was a haven and refuge for others. In addition to caring for her immediate family she cared for relatives and others who required help. She earned the love and respect of all who knew her. Her home was a place for gathering and much joy for friends and relatives.
As a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints she served in many ways, as an auxiliary and visiting teacher, Young Wo-mens' president, and for decades as ward organist. She served with Jack as a full-time missionary in Fresno, CA and in Little Rock, AR. They served together as stake missionaries in Salt Lake City.
Jean is survived by her brother, Jack Darrell Carter, Chandler, AZ; and children, Karen Merrell (Dallas), Mur-ray, Brent Carter Dixon (Kathy), NY, Dalene Collins (Paul), Lindon; she is grandmother to 11 grandchildren; and 38 great-grandchildren. Jack preceded Jean in death May 28, 1999.
She was also preceded in death by five brothers, Austin Arvle, LaMar Finch, Donald Mecham, Joseph Edward, William Hyrum Carter; and an infant sister, Margaret May Carter.
Much appreciation should be given to The Beehive Home South of American Fork for their kind and loving care of Jean, and Harmony Hospice, who was always of immediate help.
Services will be Tues. Oct 22, 2002 11 a.m., Suncrest LDS 5th Ward Chapel, 130 N. 400 W, Orem, UT.
Friends may call at the Walker San-derson Funeral Home, 646 E. 800 N, Orem Mon. 6-8 p.m. and at the Chapel Tues. 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to service.
Burial, Provo City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News on October 20, 2002
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