On January 27, 2008 about 7 pm MST, President Gordon B Hinckley of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints past away at his home surrounded by his family. According to church spokesman Bruce Olsen “President Hinckley had been in failing health for some time and his passing is due to age.” He was 97 years old.
He was married to Marjorie Pay Hinckley in 1937 in the Salt Lake City temple. She preceded him in death passing away in 2004. They had 5 children, 25 grandchildren and 38 great-grand children.
As prophet, seer and revelator President Hinckley worked with a passion and energy that inspired all who came in contact with him. You could not help but admire this man. In the 70 years of working in the church his efforts more than doubled the number of temples available worldwide. He was open to the media to increase the knowledge of and clarify issues surrounding the church and its position on many issues. And he was always a strong advocate for families.
He was a great man, a man of God. He is much loved and will be greatly missed. He will not be forgotten. May the examples of this great man live on in all of us.
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