Childhood
How did Dallin H Oaks almost die when he was a baby?
Car accident-being projectiled out of a car.
How old was President Oaks when his father died?
Seven
What colleges did President Oaks graduate from?
Brigham Young University in accounting and then the University of Chicago in Law
Why didn't President Oaks serve a mission?
Because he was in the Utah National Guard and was supposed to go to Korea for the war.
What activities did President Oaks like to do as a family?
Road trips, camping, long walks and reading together, including Bible stories and the scriptures, Fishing, and traveling.
How many siblings does Dallin H. Oaks have?
2 - one younger brother and one younger sister?
Who did he live with for 2 years after his dad died and his mother got sick?
His grandparents
What high school did he graduate from?
Brigham Young High School
How many children does he have?
6
Why did President Oaks retire from being a judge?
His great-great uncle was one of the three witnesses to the book of Mormon. What was his name?
Martin Harris
President Oaks had a hard time in school after his dad died and his mom left to get better. This was 4th grade. What did a teacher do that was unkind during this time?
She read it terrible math scores in front of the whole class. He said it made him feel dumb.
What instrument did he play in the high school band?
The oboe
President Oaks first wife died of cancer. What year did he marry his second wife, Kristen McMain?
20002
Who called Presiden Oaks to be a member of the 12 apostles?
Gordon B. Hinckley
What was his fathers job?
Ophthalmologist
For 5th grade, what was one of the things that made his grades improve?
He had a very kind, supportive teacher. She made him feel smart.
How did he meet his first wife?
At a high school basketball game.
What was President Oaks motto when he was BYU President?
Work first and play later!
How did President Oaks almost die when he was an adult?
He was held by gunpoint, but ended up giving the gunman a lecture and he left.
What was his mother's job?
School teacher and Provo city councilwoman
Why does President Oaks buy all his sons and grandsons pocket knives?
Because his father died before he could buy him one when he was a little boy.
How old was President Oaks when he joined the Utah National Guard?
17
What court was he a judge for?
The Utah Supreme Court
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