Delbert L. Stapley
Delbert L. Stapley | |
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Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | |
October 5, 1950 | – August 19, 1978|
LDS Church Apostle | |
October 5, 1950 | – August 19, 1978|
Reason | Death of George F. Richards |
Reorganization at end of term | James E. Faust ordained |
Personal details | |
Born | Delbert Leon Stapley December 11, 1896 Mesa, Arizona Territory, United States |
Died | August 19, 1978 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States | (aged 81)
Spouse(s) | Ethel Burdette Davis |
Children | 3 |
Delbert Leon Stapley (December 11, 1896 – August 19, 1978) was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1950 to 1978.
Early life
Stapley was born in
Stapley was a
LDS Church service
Stapley had been
Views on civil rights
A letter sent by Stapley illustrates his views on black people before they were more widely assimilated into the LDS Church. Dated January 23, 1964 and specifically stating he was not speaking for the church or in his position as an apostle, the letter urged
Death
Stapley delivered his last conference address in October 1977. The following April conference he was too ill to attend. Stapley died on August 19, 1978, in
At the time of his death, Stapley was the third apostle in line to the presidency of the church. His vacancy in the Quorum of the Twelve was filled by James E. Faust.[7]
See also
References
- ^ "Mesa Commencement at Vance Auditorium". The Arizona Republican. 1914-05-15. p. 7. Retrieved 2021-01-15.
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- ^ Janet Brigham, "Death of Elder Delbert L. Stapley Mourned", Ensign, October 1978.
- Friend, April 1973.
- ^ Swensen, Jason. "Miami: unity in the gospel", Deseret News, 8 January 2000. Retrieved on 20 March 2020.
- ^ "2 CHURCH LEADERS EARN SCOUTING HONOR", Deseret News, 5 March 1988. Retrieved on 20 March 2020.
- ^ "Delbert Stapley Letter", archive.org.
- ^ Swensen, Jason. "'Man of balance' wore many hats well", Deseret News, 18 August 2007. Retrieved on 20 March 2020.