Linn Roy Rockwood

Background

Rockwood, Linn Roy was born on July 26, 1920 in Salt Lake City. Son of Franklin Perry and Elizabeth (Riedlebaugh) Rockwood.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Brigham Young University, 1947. Master of Science, Brigham Young University, 1952. Doctor of Education, University Utah, 1967.

Career

Superintendent recreation, Provo (Utah) City Corporation, 1950-1960; director parks and recreation, Provo (Utah) City Corporation, 1960-1964; pro-manager, Salt Lake Swim and Tennis Club, Salt Lake City, 1964-1966; chairman recreation department, tennis coach, University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse, 1966-1968; chairman recreation division, health/physical education/recreation, U. Utah, Salt Lake City, 1968-1973; graduate coordinator, U. Utah, Salt Lake City, 1973-1984; professor emeritus, U. Utah, Salt Lake City, 1984.

Achievements

• Linn Roy Rockwood has been listed as a noteworthy recreation executive, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Views

Human beings are made in the image of God literally and physically, not just morally.

Membership

First lieutenant United States Marine Corps, 1943-1946.

Interests

• Avocation: tennis tournament competition.

Connections

Married Elsie Morin, January 23, 1946. Children: Alan L., Scott C., Kathy, Mary Carol (deceased), Franlin J.

Father:

Franklin Perry Rockwood

Mother:

Elizabeth (Riedlebaugh) Rockwood

Spouse:

Elsie Morin

child:

Kathy Rockwood

child:

Alan L. Rockwood

child:

Scott C. Rockwood

child:

Mary Carol Rockwood (deceased)

child:

Franlin J. Rockwood