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From ---   https://www.lds.org/prophets-and-apostles/biographies/elder-l-tom-perry?lang=eng&cid=facebook-shared Elder L. Tom Perry (1922–2015) A Builder of the Kingdom Elder L. Tom Perry, who had served as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles since 1974, passed away on May 30, 2015. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Virginia Lee, who passed away in 1974, and their daughter, who passed away in 1983. Tom and Virginia Lee are the parents of three children. He is survived by his second wife, Barbara Taylor Dayton, whom Elder Perry married in 1976, and two children. Born of Goodly Parents A Builder of the Kingdom A Leader in the Kingdom A Family Man A Successful Businessman A Patriot A Friend to All Ever a Builder Born of Goodly Parents Lowell Tom Perry was born August 5, 1922, in Logan, Utah, USA, to Leslie Thomas and Nora Sonne Perry. He was one of six children in the family. Tom’s parents loved and taught the gospel in their...

Since the passing of our beloved Apostle Elder L. Tom Perry, on the BYU TV channel, there have been talks by him presented.   I especially liked one that was given in August, 2002, in Education Week, entitled "Finding Refuge From The Storm".  If you put his name on Google, you can access information and talks given by Elder Perry, and feel of his spirit and testimony.                                     L. Tom Perry, as a young Marine He mentions passing from middle age to old age with his 80th birthday!  So I guess I have entered "old age", as I passed my 80th last October! (2014)  I have included part of that talk that was especially interesting to me, and gives a great example of how he taught his grand-children important things in life.  A great example for us!    Elder L. Tom Perry, showing his great enthusiastic and happy disposition. The fo...

UPDATE!  ELDER L. TOM PERRY PASSED AWAY ABOUT 3 P.M. JUST OVER 2 AND A HALF HOURS AGO, IN UTAH. In blog # 403, I told about Elder L. Tom Perry having cancer.  This is the update as of today.  He has been such a stalwart apostle, and inspiration.  Of course, all apostles are stalwarts, and we love them all.  The article below was in our local newspaper, The Spectrum, this morning.  The statement from Church spokesman Eric Hawkins was from the Mormon News Room.  The link below is written in many languages. http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/elder-l-tom-perry-thanks-members-and-friends-as-health-worsens Church spokesman Eric Hawkins said, “Elder Perry has asked that we share his thanks for the prayers and kindness extended to him by Church members and friends. Despite earlier treatments, cancer has spread aggressively to his lungs and beyond. Elder Perry is at home. He will no longer attend meetings, though he is still receiving v...

Topics:   Mormon Report / Official Church Info Elder L. Tom Perry to Receive Treatment for Cancer, Elder Richard G. Scott Hospitalized SOURCE: LDS LIVING This morning, the Church released a statement about the health of Elders L. Tom Perry and Richard G. Scott. Photo from the  Salt Lake Tribune . Earlier this week, Elder L. Tom Perry was  hospitalized for breathing troubles . Though the Church announced that Elder Perry was released from the hospital and was resting at home Wednesday night, today, the Church gave an important update on Elder Perry's health: “Elder L. Tom Perry will begin radiation treatment this morning after being diagnosed with cancer in the thyroid gland." They noted that, "Elder Perry is the second most senior apostle in terms of length of service in the Quorum of the Twelve, and the oldest living apostle." In addition to Elder Perry's health concerns, the Church statement today also noted that Elder Richard G. Scott w...