Mark E. Petersen
American religious leader (1900–1984) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Mark Edward Petersen (November 7, 1900 – January 11, 1984) was an American news editor and religious leader. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. He served as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1944 until his death. He became managing editor of the church-owned Deseret News in 1935 and then editor in 1941. He filled the vacancy in the Quorum caused by the excommunication of Richard R. Lyman.
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Mark E. Petersen | |
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Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | |
April 20, 1944 (1944-04-20) – January 11, 1984 (1984-01-11) | |
LDS Church Apostle | |
April 20, 1944 (1944-04-20) – January 11, 1984 (1984-01-11) | |
Reason | Excommunication of Richard R. Lyman |
Reorganization at end of term | Russell M. Nelson and Dallin H. Oaks were ordained after the deaths of Petersen and LeGrand Richards |
Personal details | |
Born | Mark Edward Petersen (1900-11-07)November 7, 1900 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
Died | January 11, 1984(1984-01-11) (aged 83) Murray, Utah, United States |
Resting place | Salt Lake City Cemetery 40°46′37.92″N 111°51′28.8″W |
Spouse(s) | Emma Marr McDonald[1] |
Children | 2 daughters[2] |
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