Stephen L Richards | |
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First Counselor in the First Presidency | |
April 9, 1951 | – May 19, 1959|
Predecessor | J. Reuben Clark |
Successor | J. Reuben Clark |
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | |
January 18, 1917 | – April 9, 1951|
End reason | Called as First Counselor in the First Presidency |
LDS Church Apostle | |
January 18, 1917 | – May 19, 1959|
Reason | Death of Francis M. Lyman |
Reorganization at end of term | Henry D. Moyle added to First Presidency; Howard W. Hunter ordained |
Personal details | |
Born | Mendon, Utah Territory, United States | June 18, 1879
Died | May 19, 1959 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States | (aged 79)
Resting place | Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park 40°41′52.08″N 111°50′30.12″W / 40.6978000°N 111.8417000°W |
Spouse(s) | Irene Smith Merrill |
Children | 9 |
Parents | Stephen L. Richards Emma Louise Stayner |
Relatives | Willard Richards (grandfather) Stayner Richards (brother) |
Stephen L Richards[1] (June 18, 1879 – May 19, 1959) was a prominent leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). He was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the LDS Church and the First Counselor in the First Presidency.