Howard W. Hunter

Howard William Hunter (November 14, 1907 March 3, 1995) was an American lawyer and the 14th president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1994 to 1995. His nine-month presidential tenure is the shortest in the church's history. Hunter was the first president of the LDS Church born in the 20th century and the last to die in it. He was sustained as an LDS apostle at the age of 51, and served as a general authority for over 35 years.

Howard W. Hunter
14th President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
June 5, 1994 (1994-06-05)  March 3, 1995 (1995-03-03)
PredecessorEzra Taft Benson
SuccessorGordon B. Hinckley
President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
May 20, 1988 (1988-05-20)  June 5, 1994 (1994-06-05)
PredecessorMarion G. Romney
SuccessorGordon B. Hinckley
End reasonBecame President of the Church
Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
November 10, 1985 (1985-11-10)  May 20, 1988 (1988-05-20)
ReasonDue to Marion G. Romney's poor health
End reasonBecame President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
October 10, 1959 (1959-10-10)  June 5, 1994 (1994-06-05)
Called byDavid O. McKay
End reasonBecame President of the Church
LDS Church Apostle
October 15, 1959 (1959-10-15)  March 3, 1995 (1995-03-03)
Called byDavid O. McKay
ReasonDeath of Stephen L Richards and addition of Henry D. Moyle to First Presidency
Reorganization
at end of term
Henry B. Eyring ordained
Personal details
BornHoward William Hunter
(1907-11-14)November 14, 1907
Boise, Idaho, United States
DiedMarch 3, 1995(1995-03-03) (aged 87)
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Resting placeSalt Lake City Cemetery
40°46′37.92″N 111°51′28.8″W
EducationSecondary Education, 1926, Boise High School
Bachelor's in Law cum laude, 1939, Southwestern Law School
Spouse(s)
Clara May Jeffs
(m. 1931; died 1983)
    Inis Stanton
    (m. 1990)
    Children3
    Signature 
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