Richard L. Evans

Richard L. Evans
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
October 8, 1953 (1953-10-08) – November 1, 1971 (1971-11-01)
LDS Church Apostle
October 8, 1953 (1953-10-08) – November 1, 1971 (1971-11-01)
ReasonDeath of Albert E. Bowen
Reorganization
at end of term
Marvin J. Ashton ordained
First Council of the Seventy
October 7, 1938 (1938-10-07) – October 8, 1953 (1953-10-08)
End reasonCalled to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
Personal details
BornRichard Louis Evans
(1906-03-23)March 23, 1906
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
DiedNovember 1, 1971(1971-11-01) (aged 65)
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Resting placeSalt Lake City Cemetery
40°46′37.92″N 111°51′28.8″W / 40.7772000°N 111.858000°W / 40.7772000; -111.858000
Spouse(s)Alice Ruth Thornley
Children4 sons

Richard Louis Evans (March 23, 1906 – November 1, 1971) was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) (1953–71); the president of Rotary International (1966–67); and the writer, producer, and announcer of Music and the Spoken Word (1929–71).[1]

  1. ^ "History > Richard L. Evans" at musicandthespokenword.com [1]