Professor Homer Wakefield. John Homer Wakefield was born July 12, 1901 in Huntington, Utah. His parents were John Fleming Wakefield III [BYH Class of 1909] and Emma Higgs Wakefield. He married Louise Russell. He was a veteran of World War II. He died on April 15, 1989 in Mapleton, Utah. Interment, Provo City Cemetery. He graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1920. He received a High School Diploma in 1920. Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1924. He received a BS Degree in Botany in 1924. He was a well known photographer and professor of music. He created the Ancient Instruments Ensemble and taught harpsichord lessons. He could play the Viola da Gamba, the harpsichord, the recorder and other instruments. He was loved by his students and family.
Professor Homer Wakefield. John Homer Wakefield was born July 12, 1901 in Huntington, Utah. His parents were John Fleming Wakefield III [BYH Class of 1909] and Emma Higgs Wakefield. He married Louise Russell. He was a veteran of World War II. He died on April 15, 1989 in Mapleton, Utah. Interment, Provo City Cemetery. He graduated from Brigham Young High School in 1920. He received a High School Diploma in 1920. Collegiate Grad of BYU, Class of 1924. He received a BS Degree in Botany in 1924. He was a well known photographer and professor of music. He created the Ancient Instruments Ensemble and taught harpsichord lessons. He could play the Viola da Gamba, the harpsichord, the recorder and other instruments. He was loved by his students and family.
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