Howard W. Hunter
Howard William Hunter (born November 14, 1907 in Boise , Idaho , † March 3, 1995 in Salt Lake City , Utah ) was the 14th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints .
Life
Howard W. Hunter was born on November 14, 1907 to John William Hunter and Nellie Marie Rasmussen Hunter. He was very musical and played several instruments. With the band he founded, the Hunter Croonaders, he played on cruise ships.
He had three children with his wife, Clara May Jeffs, whom he married in 1931. After her death in 1983, he married Inis Bernice Egan in 1990.
On October 15, 1959, President David O. McKay called him an Apostle. In this capacity, he led the negotiations in Jerusalem in order to found the offshoot of Brigham Young University , the Jerusalem Center.
His presidency
Howard W. Hunter was ordained President of the Church on June 5, 1994 following the death of Ezra Taft Benson . He encouraged members to visit the temple frequently as a specific expression of their religion. He dedicated two temples during his presidency.
Even before he became President of the Church, he was seriously ill and struggled to walk with a walker after being temporarily unable to walk. He died on March 3, 1995. His nine-month presidency was the shortest in the history of his Church.
Remarks
- ↑ Deseret News 1997-98 Church Alamanac, p. 42
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Ezra Taft Benson |
President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints 1994 - 1995 |
Gordon B. Hinckley |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Hunter, Howard W. |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Hunter, Howard William |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | 14. President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 14, 1907 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Boise , Idaho |
| DATE OF DEATH | March 3, 1995 |
| Place of death | Salt Lake City , Utah |