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'''Marvin Jeremy Ashton''' ([[May 6]], [[1915]]—[[February 25]], [[1994]]) was a member of the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (LDS Church)|Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] from [[1971]] until his death.
'''Marvin Jeremy Ashton''' ([[May 6]] [[1915]] - [[February 25]] [[1994]]) was a member of the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (LDS Church)|Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] from [[1971]] until his death.


Ashton was born in [[Salt Lake City, Utah]]. He worked in the lumber business as a youth. He graduated from the [[University of Utah]]. He served a [[Mormon missionary|mission]] in [[Great Britain]], where his [[mission president]] was [[Hugh B. Brown]]. He worked as managing director of [[LDS Family Services|LDS Social Services]].
Ashton was born in [[Salt Lake City, Utah]]. He worked in the lumber business as a youth. He graduated from the [[University of Utah]]. He served a [[Mormon missionary|mission]] in [[Great Britain]], where his [[mission president]] was [[Hugh B. Brown]]. He worked as managing director of [[LDS Family Services|LDS Social Services]].
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From 1958 to 1969, Ashton was an assistant to the general superintendent of the church's [[Young Men's Mutual Improvement Association]]. He served as assistants to superintendents [[Joseph T. Bentley]] and [[G. Carlos Smith]].
From 1958 to 1969, Ashton was an assistant to the general superintendent of the church's [[Young Men's Mutual Improvement Association]]. He served as assistants to superintendents [[Joseph T. Bentley]] and [[G. Carlos Smith]].


Ashton was ordained an [[Apostle (Latter Day Saints)|Apostle]] on [[December 2]], [[1971]] after the death of [[Richard L. Evans]]. Ashton was an [[Assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] between [[1969]] and his call to the Quorum of the Twelve.
Ashton was ordained an [[Apostle (Latter Day Saints)|Apostle]] on [[December 2]] [[1971]] after the death of [[Richard L. Evans]]. Ashton was an [[Assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] between [[1969]] and his call to the Quorum of the Twelve.


Ashton died on [[February 25]], [[1994]] and was succeeded by [[Robert D. Hales]].
Ashton died on [[February 25]] [[1994]], aged 78, and was succeeded by [[Robert D. Hales]].Ashton was involved with the [[Boy Scouts of America]] most of his life and earned [[Eagle Scout (Boy Scouts of America)|Eagle Scout]] as a youth. As an adult he was a recipient of the [[Distinguished Eagle Scout Award]] (DESA), the [[Silver Beaver]] and the Silver Antelope.


Ashton was involved with the [[Boy Scouts of America]] most of his life and earned [[Eagle Scout (Boy Scouts of America)|Eagle Scout]] as a youth. As an adult he was a recipient of the [[Distinguished Eagle Scout Award]] (DESA), the [[Silver Beaver]] and the Silver Antelope.
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==See also==
==See also==
*[[Carl W. Buehner]]
*[[Carl W. Buehner]]

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Marvin J. Ashton

Marvin Jeremy Ashton (May 6 1915 - February 25 1994) was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1971 until his death.

Ashton was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. He worked in the lumber business as a youth. He graduated from the University of Utah. He served a mission in Great Britain, where his mission president was Hugh B. Brown. He worked as managing director of LDS Social Services.

From 1958 to 1969, Ashton was an assistant to the general superintendent of the church's Young Men's Mutual Improvement Association. He served as assistants to superintendents Joseph T. Bentley and G. Carlos Smith.

Ashton was ordained an Apostle on December 2 1971 after the death of Richard L. Evans. Ashton was an Assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles between 1969 and his call to the Quorum of the Twelve.

Ashton died on February 25 1994, aged 78, and was succeeded by Robert D. Hales.Ashton was involved with the Boy Scouts of America most of his life and earned Eagle Scout as a youth. As an adult he was a recipient of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award (DESA), the Silver Beaver and the Silver Antelope.

See also

Marvin J. Ashton's grave marker

Published works

  • Ashton, Marvin J (1987). Be of Good Cheer. Deseret Book Company. ISBN 0-87579-106-9.
  • --- (1998). Classic Talks. Deseret Book Company. ISBN 0-87579-983-3. {{cite book}}: |author= has numeric name (help)
  • --- (1991). The Measure of Our Hearts. Deseret Book Company. ISBN 0-87579-564-1. {{cite book}}: |author= has numeric name (help)
  • --- (1990). One for the Money. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ISBN 0-87579-417-3. {{cite book}}: |author= has numeric name (help)
  • --- (1978). What Is Your Destination?. Deseret Book Company. ISBN 0-87747-719-1. {{cite book}}: |author= has numeric name (help)
  • --- (1982). Ye Are My Friends. Deseret Book Company. ISBN 0-87747-934-8. {{cite book}}: |author= has numeric name (help)

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