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Tuesday, December 2, 2008

In Memory of Joseph B. Wirthlin

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.

1 comment:

  1. Dedra! I had no idea he passed away. Thank you so much for your tribute to him. He is loved and appreciated by so many of us. It's a comfort to know he is with his beloved wife now.

    Again, I appreciate you letting us know!

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