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Dearden, James W., 1940-

 Person

Biography

James W. Dearden (1940- ) is a filmmaker and member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

James W. Dearden was born in May 1940 to Herman and Lois Dearden in Henefer, Utah. James served in the Auckland, New Zealand mission from December 1960 to December 1962. James married Jolene, and they currently live in Taylorsville, Utah. He is a film director, producer, and editor.

Citation:
UPB files, Aug. 31, 2016 (born May 1940; parents are Herman and Lois Dearden of Henefer; served in the Auckland, New Zealand mission from Dec. 1960 to Dec. 1962; currently lives in Taylorsville, Utah)

Deseret News, Aug. 31, 2016 (married Jolene)

Mormon Literature & Creative Arts, via WWW, February 12, 2020 (Film producer, editor, and director).

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

James W. Dearden letters

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8842
Content Description

Contains letters between Dearden and his parents, Herman and Lois Dearden, during his service as a Mormon missionary in New Zealand. Dated approximately 1960-1962.

Dates: 1960-1962
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / James W. Dearden letters

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