Background
Dwan Jacobsen was born in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Dwan Jacobsen was born in Salt Lake City, Utah.
She graduated from South High School (Salt Lake City) in 1948 and later graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor of Education.
Ten years later, she was selected to succeed Naomi M. Shumway as the organization"s general president Young served in this capacity until 1988, when her second counselor, Michaelene P. Grassli, was chosen to succeed her.
Young became a member of the Primary general board 1970.