My Mission
This is the Missionary Diary of
Elder Dean J Rasmussen
1500 W. Crystal Ave.
Representing the Redwood [ward] of the Granger North [stake]
While serving in the Florida Mission
From Nov. 11, 1963 to Nov. 8, 1965
Thoughts When I Received My Missionary Call
Florida was the furthest place from my mind. Boy, was I shocked. I really thought it would be terrific to have warm sunshine all year around. It was just terrific to think I was finally going. I was just real thrilled.
Chronology of Significant Events
Norman Giles (Bishop) interviewed me on Aug 1963
F J Kennard (Stake President) interviewed me on Aug 1963
I received my call to the Florida (Mission) on Sept 28
I was in the Mission Home from Nov. 11, 1963 to Nov. 17
I received my Endowments in the Salt Lake (Temple) on Nov. 8
I received my Patriarchal Blessing from John D Hill (Patriarch) on Oct. 31
I was Set Apart for my Mission by Thomas E. [S.] Monson (Authority) Nov. 13
I left Salt Lake City on the Train (way of travel) on Nov. 18
I arrived at Mission Headquarters 2400 Forest Rd. Winter Park, Fla. (Address and City) on Nov. 21
My Mission President was Ned Winder
I did my First Tracting in Tampa, Fla. (Name of Town) on Nov. 25
My First Baptism was in Tampa, Florida (Name of Town) on Dec. 28 ‘63
My Companions
Companion District Date
Elder Robert S. Christensen Tampa Nov. 23 ’63
335 North 2nd East Springville
Elder Michael W. Riley Tampa Jan. 25 64 to Jan. 24 64
30 Woodland Lane Arcadia Calif.
Elder Garth Burt Tampa Mar. 20 64 to May 1, 64
Honeyville, Utah
Elder Kay L. Lovell Winter Park June 1, 64
Unreadable Town, Utah
Elder Robert G. Christensen Winter Park July 10, 64
335 N. 2nd East Springville
Elder “Vic” Christensen Winter Park Sept 19, 64 to Nov. 3, 64
Elder R. G. Christensen Puerto Rico Nov. 3, 64
335 S. 2nd E. Springville
Elder Kent Barlow Panama City Feb. 15, 65
333 N. 450 E. Bountiful
Elder Kent C. Jeppesen Valdarta Feb. 15, 65
Corinne, Utah
Elder M. Riley Valdarta May 3, 65 to
Calif. t
Elder Fred Riggs Sanford May 27, 65
Box 372 Panguitch, Utah
Elder John H. Rich Sandford July 8, 65
Sylvan S.L.C
Elder Earl Humphry Lakeland Aug. 2, 65
Bountiful
Elder Francis J Rawls Cocoa Sept. 9, 65
Ariz.
Elder Clyde M Dahle Sept. 29, 65
Layton, UT
My Line of Authority
I was ordained an Elder by Albert C Rasmussen on Oct 23, 1964;
Who was ordained by William Gedge (High Priest)
Who was ordained by Angus M. Cannon
Who was ordained by George B. Wallace
Who was ordained by Brigham Young
Who was ordained by three witnesses Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris
Who was ordained by Joseph Smith;
Who received his authority from Peter, James and John;
Who received their authority from Jesus Christ.
Physical Descriptions
What I left on my Mission I weighed 145 pounds and was 6 feet 1 inches tall.
When I returned from my Mission I weighed 150 pounds and was 6 feet 1 inches tall.
Cherished Experiences to Remember
Experience Date Page
First Confirmation Nov. 30, 63
First Baptism, Sis Pijuan 13 Dec. 28, 63
Second Baptism, JoAnn Jones 20 Jan 24, 64
3rd Baptism, Marilyn Tucker 30 Feb. 28, 64
4th “, Velma Dickerson 36 Mar 21, 64
5th “, Sharon Lee Ward 43 Apr. 10, 64
6th Debbie Rikard 54 July 17, 64
7th Terry Rikard 54 July 17, 64
8th Glenda Rikard 54 July 17, 64
9th- 11-15 The Gaineys 71-72 Oct. 31, 64
16-17th The Ongemachs 71-72 Oct 10, 64
18th David Rodriguez 77 Nov. 21, 64
19th-20th Danny Rodriguez
- Laura Brillon 78 Nov. 30, 64
21st Antonia Rodriguez 80 Dec. 21, 64
22nd Donna Sue Delk 100 Apr. 3, 65
My Personal History
Born: Roosevelt, Utah Dec. 31, 43
Blessed:
Baptized: N. Jordan Stake by A.C. Rasmussen
Confirmed: Redwood Ward
Ordained Deacon: Redwood by A.C. Rasmussen
Ordained Teacher: Redwood by A.C. Rasmussen
Ordained Priest: Redwood by A.C. Rasmussen
Ordained Elder: Redwood by A.C. Rasmussen
Ordained Seventy:
Ordained High Priest:
Special Positions
Position Date
Communications Secretary June 1, 64
Puerto Rico Tour of Duty Nov 1, 64
District Leaders Companion May 27, 65
District Leader Aug 2, 1965
Record of Ordinances Performed
Kind of Ordinance Name of Person Place Date
Baptism Isabel Pijuan Tampa Dec 28, 63
Confirmation JoAnn Jones Tampa Jan 29, 64
Baptism (E. Riley) Marilyn Tucker Tampa Feb 28, 64
Baptism Velma Dickerson Tampa Mar 21, 64
Baptism Sharon Wood Tampa Apr. 10, 64
“ Debbie Rikard W.P. July 17, 64
“ Terry Rikard W.P. July 17, 64
“ Glenda Rikard W.P. July 17, 64
“ James Biggs W.P. Oct 19, 64
“ The Gaineys W.P. Oct 31, 64
Dewey, Helen – Sue, Mike, - Beth - Oct 31, 64
“ Kenneth & Barbara Ongemach W.P. Oct 31, 64
“ David Rodriguez P.R. Nov. 21, 64
“ Danny Rodriguez P.R. Nov. 28, 64
“ Laura Brillon P.R. Nov. 28, 64
“ Antonia Rodriguez P.R. Dec. 14, 64
“ Donna Sue Delk Valdosta Mar Apr. 3, 64
Baptism Helen (Jill) Buckner Sanford May 5, 65
Baptism Bill Boak Sanford June 2, 65
Baptism Helen Lane Sanford June 2, 65
Baptism Tommy Lane Sanford June 26, 65
Baptism Rodney Sharp Sanford July3, 65
Baptism Claude Lane Sanford July 8, 65
Baptism Terry & Jerry (Mike) Blankenship Sanford July 17, 65
Baptism Charlett Izer Sanford July 24, 65
Baptism Glenda Schmidt Sanford July 29, 65
Names and Address of Importance
Name Address
Isabel Pijuan 2901 Abdella, Tampa
Marilyn Tucker 5209 Central Ave. Tampa
Velma Dickerson 3703 Tampa St. Tampa
The Rikards Box 808 Rt. 6 Orlando, Fla.
The Gaineys 2330 Coldstream, Winter Park, Fla.
The K. Ongemachs 618 So. Lakemont Dr. Winter Park, Fla
The Claude Lane’s Rt. 2 Bry 555 Sanford, Fla.
The Cliff Boaks Rt. 2 Bry 561a Sanford, Fla.
Rickard Dawkins N. Noombs, Valdosta, Ga
Leonard Moon 2414 Knox Dr. Valdosta, Ga
Jill Buckner 833 New York, Deland, Fla
Claude Lane Box 555 Rt. 2 Sanford, Fla
Cliff Boak Box 561a Rt. 2 Sanford, Fla
Rodney Sharp Box 588, Debary, Fla
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