The Passing of the LDS Church's Oldest President and the Faith's Beginnings in Eastern Idaho

The passing of the LDS Church's oldest president and the faith's beginnings in eastern Idaho

Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away on Sept. 27 at age 101. The Salt Lake City man was the church’s oldest leader in its history. His funeral is happening Tuesday, Oct. 7 at noon. RELATED | President Russell M. Nelson, church president and medical pioneer, dies at age 101 WATCH: Tribute to LDS Church President Russell M. Nelson Nelson’s passing fell one week before the church’s semi-annual…

Catholic church in Utah filled to overflowing for a special mass for President Russell M. Nelson

Latter-day Saints expressed appreciation to the church in Heber City for the "beautiful and profound gesture."