L. Tom Perry
Lowell Tom Perry (August 5, 1922 – May 30, 2015) was an American businessman and religious leader who was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1974 until his death.
| L. Tom Perry | |
|---|---|
| Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | |
| April 6, 1974 – May 30, 2015 | |
| Called by | Spencer W. Kimball |
| Apostle | |
| April 11, 1974 – May 30, 2015 | |
| Called by | Spencer W. Kimball |
| Reason | Death of Harold B. Lee 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 Perry, Boyd K. Packer, and Richard G. Scott |
| Assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | |
| October 6, 1972 – April 6, 1974 | |
| Called by | Harold B. Lee |
| End reason | Called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles |
| Military career | |
| 1944–1946 | |
| Service/branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lowell Tom Perry August 5, 1922 Logan, Utah, United States |
| Died | May 30, 2015 (aged 92) Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Resting place | Salt Lake City Cemetery 40.7745°N 111.8635°W |
| Alma mater | Utah State University (B.S.) |
| Spouse(s) | Virginia Lee (1947–1974; deceased) Barbara Dayton (1976–2015) |
| Children | 3 (including Lee Tom Perry) |
| Signature | |
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