William R. Walker
William R. Walker | |
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First Quorum of the Seventy | |
First Quorum of the Seventy | |
5 April 2008 | – 4 October 2014|
End reason | Designated an emeritus general authority |
Emeritus General Authority | |
October 4, 2014 | |
Personal details | |
Born | William Russell Walker 25 May 1944 Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada |
William Russell Walker (born 25 May 1944) has been a general authority of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) since 2002.
Walker was born to J. Harris and Beth Russell Walker in
Walker worked at executive positions with firms in the securities and investment banking fields in
LDS Church service
In the LDS Church, Walker has served twice as a
In April 2008, Walker became a member of the
While serving as Executive Director of the Temple Department, in July 2012, Walker was interviewed by
Walker was succeeded as Temple Department Executive Director by Kent F. Richards, a member of the Second Quorum of the Seventy.[6] During the October 2014 General Conference, Walker was released from the First Quorum of the Seventy and designated an emeritus general authority.
Personal life
Walker married Vicki Van Wagenen in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1968. They are the parents of five children.
See also
- Kent F. Richards
- List of general authorities of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
References
- ^ "Elder William R. Walker Of the Seventy", churchofjesuschrist.org, Retrieved on 22 March 2020.
- ^ Johnston, Jerry. "3 leaders are grateful for new callings, church", Church News, 7 April 2002. Retrieved on 22 March 2020.
- Provo Herald, 7 April 2002. Retrieved on 22 March 2020.
- ^ "Inside One of the Holiest Rooms in Mormon Temple". ABC News. 3 July 2012. Retrieved 5 July 2012.
- Provo Herald, 25 September 2009. Retrieved on 22 March 2020.
- KSL.com, 29 July 2014. Retrieved 30 July 2014.