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Thomas S. Monson
President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (1927–2018)
"Thomas Monson" redirects here. For the English politician, see Sir Thomas Monson, 1st Baronet.
| Thomas S. Monson | |
|---|---|
| February 3, 2008 (2008-02-03) – January 2, 2018 (2018-01-02) | |
| Predecessor | Gordon B. Hinckley |
| Successor | Russell M. Nelson |
| March 12, 1995 (1995-03-12) – February 3, 2008 (2008-02-03) | |
| Predecessor | Gordon B. Hinckley |
| Successor | Boyd K. Packer |
| End reason | Became President of the Church |
| March 12, 1995 (1995-03-12) – January 27, 2008 (2008-01-27) | |
| Called by | Gordon B. Hinckley |
| Predecessor | Gordon B. Hinckley |
| Successor | Henry B. Eyring |
| End reason | Dissolution of First Presidency upon the death of Gordon B. Hinckley |
| November 10, 1985 (1985-11-10) – March 3, 1995 (1995-03-03) | |
| Called by | Ezra Taft Benson |
| Predecessor | Gordon B. Hinckley |
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President Thomas S. MonsonPresident Thomas S. Monson, who served as President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints beginning in February 2008, as a counselor in the First Presidency from 1985 to 2008, and as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles from 1963 to 1985, passed away on January 2, 2018. President Monson, 90, died at his home at 10:01 p.m. surrounded by his family, according to Church spokesperson Eric Hawkins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances, who passed away in 2013. They are the parents of three children. The emergency-room patient seemed ready to be released, but a Salt Lake City doctor and his staff felt hesitant. While the man’s treatment and recovery appeared complete, his unkempt appearance and unstable living conditions raised concerns. “Do you have any family members, any friends that could help you follow through with your treatment?” asked the doctor. “Not really,” the patient responded, until a recollection surfaced: “Actually, I do have a friend who takes care of me sometimes. His name is Tom Monson.”2 Presiden
91 years ago today, a prophet was born: President Monson’s life through the decadesPresident Thomas S. Monson, the 16th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from Febuary 2008 to January 2018, would have turned 91 years old today. Here is a snapshot of the nine decades he spent in service to the Lord and his fellow men. Early yearsIn 1928, just as the Church was printing and distributing its very first Handbook of Instruction, Thomas Spencer Monson was celebrating his first birthday near Vivian Park in Provo Canyon where his family frequently spent their summers. At age 11, in 1938, young Tom Monson was beginning to understand the importance of caring for others. According to his biography , Tom and his friends were entirely focused on caring for birds at the time — particularly pigeons. He had his own pigeon coop and took great pride in caring for them and, eventually, showed them in county and state fairs. Caring for birds was a hobby he would carry with him throughout his life. Ten years later, at the age of 21, Tom Monson was just beginnin Copyright ©dadtori.pages.dev 2025 | |