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Curtis, Dawn, 1925-2016

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Dates

  • Existence: 1925 - 2016

Biographical History

Dawn Curtis (1925-2016) was a school board president.

Hazel Dawn Ream was born in Dingle, Idaho, on November 9, 1925, to Wesley and Mary Ream. She attended Brigham Young University and graduated with a degree in clothing and textiles. She later went to New York University and earned her master's degree.

In New York City, she worked as a retail buyer. After moving back to Provo, Utah, she married Jesse Duckworth Curtis in 1955. They had 4 children together. Throughout her life she served in numerous civic and church positions, including as the first female president of the Granite School Board. She passed away May 15, 2016, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Citation:
FamilySearch, April 20, 2024 (Hazel Dawn Ream; went by Dawn; born November 9, 1925 in Dingle, Idaho; parents Wesley and Mary Ream; Clothing and Textiles degree at BYU; Master's degree at NYU; retail buyer in New York City; married Jesse Duckworth Curtis in 1955; 4 children; retail clothing buyer first Granite School Board female president; ran a catering business; died May 15, 2016 in Salt Lake City, Utah)

Utah Digital Newspapers, April 20, 2024 (Dawn Curtis, member of the Granite Board of Education)

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