Tommy Wilfred Oaks Obituary (1935 - 2002)

Tommy Wilfred Oaks FARMINGTON - Beloved husband, father, grandfather, missionary and friend, returned to his Father in Heaven on Saturday, February 9, 2002 in Needles,CA from complications due to cancer. Born March 26, 1935 in Carter, Wyoming to Walter and Sarah Oaks. Graduated from Jordan High School. Married Carolee Walker on July 1, 1954 in the Salt Lake Temple. Tommy made his living in advertising and commercial art, which took him to live in many places and to meet many people who are proud to call him their friend. He also garnered many friends with his membership in the SPEBSQSA and the many barbershop choruses and quartets he sang with. They will miss his voice and his spectacular scenery. As an active member of the LDS Church he has served in many leadership positions, including Bishop and on the High Council, but his favorite calling was leading music in the Primary. Most recently he fulfilled a lifetime goal of serving a mission with his sweetheart in Nauvoo, Illinois. Survived by his wife and five loving daughters and their husbands, Keri and Craig Gunn, Barbara and Matt Lindsey, Sydnie and Troy Howard, Allyson and David Steffensen, Amy and Craig Stevens. He will be missed by his 19 grandchildren who were blessed by his loving spirit, his creativity and his songs. Preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and a sister. VisitationMyers Mortuary of Layton 250 N. Fairfield Rd. Layton, UT 84041 February 14, 2002 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceFarmington North Stake Center 729 W. Shepherd Lane Farmington, UT February 15, 2002 11:00 AM CemeteryFarmington City Cemetery 500 South 200 East Farmington, UT 84025 February 15, 2002