Boyd K. Packer
Boyd Kenneth Packer (September 10, 1924 – July 3, 2015) was an American religious leader and educator who served as president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 2008 until his death. He also served as the quorum's acting president from 1994 to 2008 and was an apostle and member of the Quorum of the Twelve from 1970 until his death. He served as a general authority of the church from 1961 until his death.
| Boyd K. Packer | |
|---|---|
| President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | |
| February 3, 2008 – July 3, 2015 | |
| Predecessor | Thomas S. Monson |
| Successor | Russell M. Nelson |
| Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | |
| June 5, 1994 – January 27, 2008 | |
| End reason | Became President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles |
| Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | |
| April 6, 1970 – July 3, 2015 | |
| Called by | Joseph Fielding Smith |
| LDS Church Apostle | |
| April 9, 1970 – July 3, 2015 | |
| Called by | Joseph Fielding Smith |
| Reason | Death of David O. McKay and reorganization of First Presidency |
| Reorganization at end of term | Ronald A. Rasband, Gary E. Stevenson, and Dale G. Renlund were ordained following deaths of Packer, L. Tom Perry, and Richard G. Scott |
| Assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | |
| September 30, 1961 – April 6, 1970 | |
| Called by | David O. McKay |
| End reason | Called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles |
| Military career | |
| 1942–1946 | |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Unit | United States Army Air Forces |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Boyd Kenneth Packer September 10, 1924 Brigham City, Utah, United States |
| Died | July 3, 2015 (aged 90) Cottonwood Heights, Utah, United States |
| Alma mater | Utah State University (BS, MS) Brigham Young University (EdD) |
| Spouse(s) |
Donna Smith (m. 1947) |
| Children | 10 |
| Parents | Ira W. and Emma Packer |
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