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Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin, Apostle
Our oldest LDS Apostle passed away peacefully in his sleep late Monday night at age 91.
Back in 1936, “Speedy” Wirthlin played halfback for the University of Utah. With a slight build and light on his feet, he was an all-around good athlete.
Elder Wirthlin has been beloved by the church as a kind, gentle and loving follower of our Savior. His talks have focused on love, kindness, service, hope, and the saving principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Read his complete Biography Here.
From the LDS Newsroom:
SALT LAKE CITY 2 December 2008: Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin, the oldest living apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died Monday night, age 91. Elder Wirthlin had gone to bed at his Salt Lake City home, and died peacefully at about 11:30 pm of causes incident to age. His oldest daughter, Jane Wirthlin Parker, was present. A member of the family had been staying and caring for Elder Wirthlin, whose wife, Elisa Young Rogers Wirthlin, died in 2006. He had continued to work at his office right up until the Thanksgiving holiday. Funeral services will be held at noon on Friday, December 5, at the Tabernacle on Temple Square.
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Video Tribute
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Listen to Elder Wirthlin’s beautiful testimony of Jesus Christ
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