Boyd K. Packer
Boyd Kenneth Packer (* 10. September 1924 in Brigham City , Utah ; † 3. July 2015 in Cottonwood Heights , Utah) was an American prophet, seer, and revelator of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to and from 2008 to President of their Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on his death .
Life
Boyd Kenneth Packer, who was of Danish descent on his mother's side , did his military service in the US Army Air Forces between 1942 and 1946 after attending school . After completing his military service, he first studied at Weber College in Ogden , where he acquired an associate degree in 1948 , before completing a degree at Utah State University in 1949 with a Bachelor of Science (BS). He then completed a postgraduate degree at Utah State University in 1953 with a Master of Science (MS).
He then worked in the private sector at Zion's First National Bank , a subsidiary of Zions Bank Corporation , Utah Home Fire Insurance C. , Murdock Travel and Beneficial Life Insurance . Most recently, he was a member of the Board of Directors of Prudential Life Insurance until 1995 .
Packer, 1962 at specialist training management a Doctor of Education (Ed.D. Educational Administration) at the Brigham Young University acquired, was also a member of the Board of Brigham Young University (BYU).
On April 9, 1970, Packer was ordained an apostle and a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, the second highest governing body in the governance system of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After serving as president between 1994 and 2008, he became president of the college on March 3, 2008, succeeding Thomas S. Monson .
On July 3, 2015, he died at the age of 90 at his home in old age .
Publications
In addition to his religious activities, Packer has published numerous books addressing issues of sexuality , the history of the promotion of faith, art, church and temple worship, and racism from the perspective of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His major publications include:
- Manual of Policies and Procedures for the Administration of Indian Seminaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , 1962
- Teach Ye Diligently , 1975, ISBN 087747558X
- To Young Men Only , 1976
- Mothers , 1977
- The Holy Temple , 1980, ISBN 0884944115
- "That All May Be Edified": Talks, Sermons & Commentary , 1982, ISBN 0884944735
- Our Father's Plan , 1984, ISBN 0877475237
- A Christmas Parable , 1986, ISBN 0884946053
- Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled , 1991, ISBN 0884947874
- The Things of the Soul , 1996, ISBN 0884949516
- Memorable Stories and Parables , 1997, ISBN 1570083363
- The Shield of Faith , 1998, ISBN 157008582X
- Memorable Stories With a Message , 2000, ISBN 1573457884
Web links and sources
- Literature by and about Boyd K. Packer in the catalog of the German National Library
- Boyd K. Packer in the nndb (English)
- President Boyd K. Packer Dies At Age 90
Individual evidence
- ↑ According to the Church press release, Packer died at home: http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/president-boyd-k-packer-dies-at-age-90 . The property tax statement shows an address in Cottonwood Heights and that taxes are due in that municipality (“Cottonwood Heights City”): http://www.slco.org/auditor/tax-admin/tax-portal-lookup/propTypeDetail.cfm? parcel = 22284760060000
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Packer, Boyd K. |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Packer, Boyd Kenneth (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American minister and President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 10, 1924 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Brigham City , Utah , United States |
| DATE OF DEATH | 3rd July 2015 |
| Place of death | Cottonwood Heights , Utah , United States |