Donald L. Hallstrom
| Donald L. Hallstrom | |
|---|---|
| Emeritus general authority | |
| October 5, 2019 | |
| Called by | Russell M. Nelson |
First Quorum of the Seventy | |
| April 1, 2000 – October 5, 2019 | |
| Called by | Gordon B. Hinckley |
| End reason | Honorably released; granted emeritus status |
Presidency of the Seventy | |
| April 4, 2009 – August 1, 2017 | |
| Called by | Thomas S. Monson |
| End reason | Honorably released |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Donald Larry Hallstrom July 27, 1949 Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii |
| Spouse(s) | Diane Clifton |
| Children | 4 |
Donald Larry Hallstrom (born July 27, 1949) has been a
Hallstrom was born to James Emerson Hallstrom and Betty Jo (née Lambert) in and grew up in
Hallstrom served on various boards, including the executive board of the
LDS Church service
In the LDS Church, Hallstrom served as
Hallstrom was called as a general authority and member of the
Hallstrom became a member of the Presidency of the Seventy in April 2009, filling a vacancy created by the call of Neil L. Andersen to the Quourm of the Twelve Apostles.[7] In this capacity, he has had responsibility for the work of the church in the North America Northeast, North America Northwest, and North America West areas.[8] He was released from the Presidency of the Seventy on August 1, 2017. At that time in 2017, he began service as Executive Director of the church's Priesthood and Family Department (PFD). During part of his time in the Presidency of the Seventy, Hallstrom served on the governing board of the Church Educational System (CES). Following his release from the Presidency of the Seventy, he then served as an ex officio member, due to his role in PFD.
He was designated as an emeritus general authority in October 2019.[9]
Personal life
Hallstrom married Diane Clifton on July 22, 1972, in the Cardston Alberta Temple.[2] Clifton was a native of Taber, Alberta, Canada and they are the parents of four children.[2]
References
- ^ "The Deseret News - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com.
- ^ a b c Dockstader, Julie. "Having ‘aloha spirit,’ gift of leadership, and ability to organize", Church News, 20 April 2000. Retrieved on 20 March 2020.
- ^ "Church opposes same-sex marriages". Church News. March 4, 1995. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
- ^ Compton, Laura. "From Amici to 'Ohana: The Hawaiian Roots of the Family Proclamation". Rational Faiths. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
- ^ Walch, Ted (Oct 26, 2004). "Joseph Smith' filming proceeds at a fast clip". Deseret News. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
- ^ Facer, Wayne G. and Facer, Mary Gayle. "Gift for Thailand to benefit disabled", Church News, 5 September 2008. Retrieved on 20 March 2020.
- ^ Stack, Peggy Fletcher. "Live frugally, Mormons urged", The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 April 2009. Retrieved on 20 March 2020.
- ^ Morgenegg, Ryan (12 November 2015). "Changes announced for Area Presidencies". Church News.
- ^ Eyre, Aubrey. "These 9 General Authority Seventies received emeritus status during general conference", Church News, 5 October 2019. Retrieved on 26 March 2020.
Further reading
- Deseret Morning News 2008 Church Almanac (Salt Lake City, Utah: Deseret Morning News, 2007) p. 45
