This was written in the LDS.org 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 last 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 arrangements will be announced.
I loved this wonderful apostle and his never ending humor and humble teachings of the Savior. I really enjoyed his talk this last conference and the advice he gave to "come what may, and love it." He definitely will be missed.
3 comments:
Thanks for posting this because I had no idea. Always so sad when an apostle or prophet dies. Thankfully we know what happens after this life.
He definitely had an entertaining personality. For as long as I can remember he's been "the old, but funny one!"
sorry for your Loss...
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