The Passing of President Thomas S. Monson

Remembering Thomas S. Monson

1927-2018

On January 2, 2018, President Thomas S. Monson passed away at the age of 90. President Monson dedicated his life to serving others. At age 36 he was called as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, the youngest in 53 years, he bore his testimony saying, "I know that God lives, my brothers and sisters. There is no question in my mind. I know that this is his work."

His life, not just his years of service in the highest quorums of the Church, were marked by his constant attention to those in need. For more than 50 years, President Monson reached out to rescue the lonely, bereft, unnoticed, and unrecognized. He gave the clothes off his back and the shoes off his feet; he spent countless hours with widows and those in care centers and hospitals; he gave comfort and encouragement to those discouraged, lacking faith, or far from home; he shared his cheerful nature with anyone in his path; and to the delight of youth, he wiggled his ears.

“We are the Lord's hands here upon the earth, with the mandate to serve and to lift His children. He is dependent upon each of us.”

                                  THOMAS S. MONSON

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Funeral services for President Thomas S. Monson, leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be held in the Conference Center on Temple Square Friday, January 12, 2018, at 12:00 p.m. MST. The funeral will be open to the public ages 8 and older. A public viewing open to all ages will take place Thursday, January 11, from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Conference Center.