Beware of fleas in South Auckland. They are in the US awaiting their visas to travel to Fiji. (Chandler), Cold even in summer I was still sleeping with flannelette sheets. (Keith), My companion and I were from the Philippines and were the shortest missionaries in the mission. Bring a sturdy suite that you dont care will be ruined by the end of it. Elder Bird has been in demand as a speaker in many parts of NZ. The First Presidency has called 130 new mission presidents and companions who will begin their service in July 2020. (Michalene), An elder from another companionship kept eating all our best food when theyd come over, so I filled a Red Bull energy shot bottle with urine and put it in the fridge. Four missionaries from Napier in the Hawke's Bay area on the east side of the north island were evacuated and sheltered in the home of a local Latter-day Saint family, President Thomson said. The England Missionary Training Center, located in Chorley, England, near the city of Preston. Auckland, New Zealand Mission Facebook Group: 3. By referring or linking you to this website, we do not endorse or guarantee this content, products, or services offered. As a young man, he served as a missionary in the Canada Toronto Mission. Anderson has served earlier as a teacher at the New Zealand college at the temple site, before the temple was constructed. . It was there he met the "love of his life" for the first time. W. Schwedman. Instead, I have a sense of dread and embarrassment. We both talk fondly of our missions. My favorite had to be the first time I trained after only 1 transfer out! (Crystal), Enjoy every single minute. Mission Office Address. This list includes the missionarys name, URL and when their blog was updated. General manager, Agreserves Ltd. Born in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England, to William James Jolliffe III and Phyllis Iris Aedy Jolliffe. Brother Smith is a stake presidency counselor and former high councilor, stake Sunday School presidency counselor, stake Young Men presidency counselor, ward Young Men president, elders quorum presidency counselor and missionary in the Bolivia Cochabamba Mission. (Ryan), Bring a sweater! ), thereby creating a more Westernized people for the Mormons to influence. They were married and left immediately on their mission to NZ. I learned not to judge people by their circumstances. (Jodi), Lots of immigrants from the Polynesian islands. The Mormon physician who medicated me, made the same effort." Left early due to illness of Sister Jones. PO Box 33-840 To access the official, up-to-date LDS.org map for the Auckland Mission: Log into your LDS account here. He was born in Tucson, Arizona, to Donald David Deshler and Carol Ann Deshler. President Grant is now the Bishop of the Jackson First Ward. Sister Villanueva is an area organization advisor and former ward Primary president, FSY representative, stake Young Women president and ward Relief Society president. We interview hundreds of returned missionaries each year, so check back regularly to see new RM interviews. Attended schools in Sugar City,Idaho (where he met Sister Schwendiman) and graduated from Ricks College. No snow in Auckland but cold in the winter mornings. (Michael), Temperate, but on the warmer side. After a small search I was able to find my Marriage Certificate listing the sealers name as C. Douglas Barnes. Served as a member of the Sunday School General Board. Dirk Smibert, 46, Mudgeeraba Ward, Gold Coast Australia Stake; executive director, PDC Group; mission president's counselor and former stake president and counselor, stake mission president and bishop; born in Victoria, Australia, to Donald James and Lola Lingard Smibert. LDS Church president David O. McKay initially went to New Zealand to downsize the building programme. Sure enough, next time they were over the bottle went missing and I later heard hed drank it right before a lesson for a pick-me-up. Born of goodly parents, he was grateful for his rich pioneer heritage and continually gave tribute to his ancestral heroes, Daniel W. Jones and Christopher Layton. When winter in NZ came, I bought some sweaters, a coat and long socks there. You know some things but always good to keep learning new thingsyou go in with humility and pray that you have an awesome trainer. President Schwendiman owned and operated Utah Printing Company. The following new mission presidents and companions have been called to serve by the First Presidency. Benson Lee Porter, 51; Gleneagle Ward, Colorado Springs Colorado North Stake; stake president; former bishop, high councilor, ward Young Men president, stake mission president and missionary in the Australia Perth Mission. President Louis G. Hoagland first served in New Zealand as a young missionary in 1892, leaving his wife and six month old daughter for 3 1/2 years. Published in the Deseret News from 9/29/2002 - 9/30/2002. President Archie R. Boyack and Sister Hazel Noble Boyack succeeded President Fred W. Schwendiman and Sister Lillian Schwendiman in June 1964. Even though Id seen it 25 times, I prayed Id have a spiritual experience. Our beloved father and grandfather, Billy Bruce Cowser, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2018, surrounded by loving family members. Ariel S. Ballif was a professor at Brigham Young University and served as a bishop of a Provo, Utah ward. When the message was eventually translated into Mori, many natives who were in attendance offered up correct translations of the speech from what they understood (regardless of the message being delivered in English). Our life is centered around missionary work and our family. He and his wife Shirley served a mission to Denmark after their service in New Zealand. Even though Id been a member all my life, I was truly converted. While there he was called as a Patriarch. (Margaret), Auckland, Kaikohe, and Whakatane. (Jodi), I ran afoul of a gang leader who didnt want us teaching his daughter. at ZCMI and I think at Kay's Jewelry. I had companions from 6 different countries, and I met people from 80+ countries. (Keith), Walking through Mongrel Mob territory. Rachel is serving in the Australia Sydney North Mission (2004 - 2005). 2023- 2023. 1844: Joseph Smith prophesies that within five years the Saints will be beyond the power of their old enemies. Richards. My awesome companion and I got lost in the city on the way back from the transfer meeting. (Crystal), Pavlova, chocolate, fish n chips, chop suey. The 2018 census recorded 54,123 individuals, or 1.2% of respondents, self-identify as belonging to the faith. President Hoagland was aware of the problems involved in creating the college as they needed the government to take over the smaller district schools and money was needed to purchase land. Sister Welton is a stake Relief Society president and former ward Young Women presidency counselor, ward Young Women secretary, visiting teaching supervisor, Activity Days leader, Gospel Doctrine teacher, Sunday School teacher, Primary teacher and seminary teacher. I know this is not much info but it puts Pres. Free Returns 100% Satisfaction Guarantee Fast Shipping [7]:31 Following construction, a general public open house was held from 23 March to 13 April 1958, with the dedication by LDS Church president David O. McKay taking place seven days later on 20 April 1958. That same year he was called to serve in the presidency of the Salt Lake Temple. Former Stake President for the Perth Australia Warwick Stake. And most church services are amazing with the singing. The designs on mission t-shirts may also be printed on other LDS mission gifts, including: Aucklandmissionary aprons, Christmas stockings, ties, pillow cases, teddy bears and Christmas ornaments. Its customary in New Zealand to take off your shoes when you enter a house. The following excerpt is taken from the Deseret News, Wednesday, April 16, 2003. My wife and I were married 6 June 1980 in the Salt Lake Temple. Retired public affairs director for petroleum company in Houston, Texas. From 1925 to 1928 he filled a mission to Switzerland and Germany. Alejandro Villanueva and Olga M. Villanueva. Put it ALL on the altar of sacrifice!! I served a term as elected mayor of the Town of Cardston, Alberta.We served a two year local mission in the Addiction Recovery Program. Norman died of diphtheria at age four. 1961: The Central British Mission is organized. Amazing. February 27, 2023 new bill passed in nj for inmates 2022 No Comments . *Membership was published as a rounded number. He has a great love for this country and has done much to promote happy relations between our country and America by his own example. Mission Areas Africa Central Area Africa South Area Africa West Area Build a relationship of trust and people will feel your genuine spirit. (Keith), Dont be afraid to open your mouth. (Keith), I met people from all over the world. This page was last edited on 24 February 2023, at 23:51. Upon his return to Utah, he was elected to the Provo City Council in 1958 and served as Mayor of Provo, Utah during the years of 1960 to 1961. They are the proud grandparents of 10 grandchildren. (Cherry), Tried speaking Chinese to some Chinese but they didnt understand. 14,644 likes. [7]:85 Other officials from Salt Lake City in attendance included Delbert L. Stapley, Gordon B. Hinckley, and Marion G. The two-match series ended in a 1-1 draw, with England having won the first test in Mount Maunganui by 267 runs. Graphic courtesy of Church News. The temple will be built on a hill between the Missionary Training . The new missions are listed below: Cote d'Ivoire Abidjan North Mission, a division of the Cote d'Ivoire Abidjan East Mission, with some areas currently within the Abidjan West Mission. Founder and/or owner and President of Richard Beveridge & Associates, Inc. and Quest Medical Group, Inc. By Church News Staff Feb 24, 2023 1:40 p.m. EST. Lots of food!!! {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,document,'script','https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js');fbq('init','966613626711939');fbq('track','PageView'); Video interviews with returned missionaries, Cultural articles written by returned missionaries, Auckland Mission Pres. Born in Ogden, Utah to Bert Eugene Cook and Ramona Poulson Cook. Second, "I will take up the labor of teaching the conference presidents and the leading native elders and saints the art of gathering, compiling and recording their genealogies, and then to arrange them on their temple sheets. I went around saying that to all the Samoan people I found. A ward Relief Society president, she has served as Relief Society counselor, Young Women president's counselor, stake Primary president's counselor and Young Women adviser. Then the following day, all 6 of us sisters went to work out and we all forgot our keys into the flat. Each of the five points on the stars worn by generals in the military stands for a quality expected of men of that rank: honor, integrity, loyalty, service, fidelity. (Michael), Nothing too exciting. Children: Margo Colegrove (Boone), Linda Hermansen (Ron), Stephen Luckau (Natalie), Julie Newton (Stephen), David Luckau - deceased (Alice)
He was born in Payson, Utah, to Ole Marston Smith and Dena Baker Smith. (Frances), Very area dependent. (Nick), Interpersonal skills, teaching, preparing for presentations, etc. He served as the New Zealand Mission President during the last years of construction on the temple, the church college, and many chapels throughout New Zealand. Served in many Church Positions including Bishop of the Whittier Ward and President of the Wells Stake (Salt Lake City) for ten years. The First Presidency has called 164 new mission presidents and companions; most will begin serving in July 2022. Jointly published by the Deseret News and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its content supports the doctrines, principles and practices of the Church. Romney. President Ballif spent a great deal of time and effort instructing the local priesthood leaders throughout New Zealand in preparation for the coming of stakes and wards. This article was first published in the ChurchBeat newsletter. he discovered his wallet was gone. New Zealand Phone Number: 64-9-485-3150 Mission President: President J. Alan Walker New Zealand Auckland Mission Map Here's a link to the mission map for the New Zealand Auckland Mission (LDS). New Zealand Auckland Mission (Ha,Ha) [Bio courtesy of Les Howe]. She was born in Independence, Missouri, to Ronald Joseph Fesler and Corrine Ann Fesler. They serve voluntarily, usually for a period of several years. While pleased with his administrative achievements, he also was happy with the number of chapels built during his presidency. He presided over the Groundbreaking and Site Dedication of the New Zealand Temple on 21 December 1955, joined by Wendell B. Mendenhall and George R. Biesinger. He was married to Artemesia Arta Romney (1904-1993) on 28 August 1925, who was the sister of Apostle Marion George Romney and George Wilcken Romney. While scrolling through the list of Mission Presidents I saw a name I thought was familiar. Herschel N. Pedersen was born and raised in Salt Lake City. Which put all effort in to keeping me on a mission. The Spirit flooded into the room and the whole family was crying. He is also a non member. (Michael), Getting over fear. Carl B. Cook, July 2005 - July 2008. He later told how he regularly retired to a grove near the pa (village) where he was living to study, fast, and pray. Auckland Mission Office PO Box 33840 Takapuna Auckland 0622 Reception: +64 9 485 3150 Fax: +64 9 485 3159 Hamilton Mission Office PO Box 9542 Waikato Mail Centre Hamilton 3240 Reception: +64 7 834 9020 Fax: +64 7 834 1549 Wellington Mission Office PO Box 24327 Manners Street Wellington 6142 Reception: +64 4 437 5010 Fax: +64 4 384 7459 (Nick), Taro, coconut buns, corned beef, tim tams, anything Cadbury, all New Zealand ice creams (the use a lot more cream than the U.S.), pineapple lumps, meat pies, anything found in the local dairies. New Zealand Hamilton Mission. They are currently back in Canada. Warm jacket for winter. (Sarah), I do not doubt the place I was called to serve. From that day on he was to report to that general's office as his executive assistant. Three of their children are living in different parts of the United States, one is in Cairo, Egypt, and their youngest is currently serving a mission in Obregon, Mexico. Sister missionaries who are called to the visitors center will only be in the VC for an unknown portion of their mission. Remember, perfection is NOT required, only your sincere efforts. He also served as counselor in the Stake Presidency. [10]:337 In 1970, the seminary program was officially instituted in the country. A. Keith Thompson) Group. Make sure that you have a way to keep yourself and your things dry. Their names and assignments are listed below. (Keenan), Summer was hot, winter was rainy but manageable. The following biographical sketch is adapted from the. Whole. SHARE 5 things about the BBC's England MTC doc 'The Mormons Are Coming'. Worked on consulting projects in 43 states to include businesses of all sizes with a. (Chandler), Being obedient will bless your entire life and family. LDS Mission shirts come in all sizes: Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large, up to 4XL. For more information on the use of the name of the Church, go to our online, Democratic Republic of the Congo Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo Mbuji-Mayi. Having to tie your shoes all the time is not fun. Sometimes foggy in the morning, can be quite rainy, never super cold, but the winter is often cold enough for a sweater. (Ryan), Teaching, Patience, Understanding others needs and perspectives, Compassion. (Joe), Most of the mission is in cars because we cover a lot of territory. Bring only one suit, one long-sleeve white shirt and maybe three pairs of pants. Paul N. Lekias, 43, relationship executive for Commonwealth Bank; wife, Rebecca Jane Liddicoat Lekias. (Michalene), A Samoan sister missionary told me have a blessed evening was manuia le povi. Find great designs on T-Shirts, Hoodies, Pajamas, Sweatshirts, Boxer Shorts and more! [7] Members attributed their comprehension of the English speech to the gift of tongues. Five children. This includes the new Rwanda Kigali and Hawaii Laie missions. Ready to listen to others A LOT and take on their loads to pray about. Im better at reading and understanding people. This is a portion of his diary, which was furnished to us by Mike & Jody Jensen. Called as an emergency replacement and served from 1 September 1996 until 30 June 1999. Im not afraid of talking to people, talking about church. President Hudson was born in Utah, United States. In 1918 President Hoagland was called to serve in New Zealand for the purpose of organizing the mission and branches so they could "properly account for the membership." Romney. Standing left to right: O.P. Collins is survived by his wife, Betty, North Salt Lake City, UT son, Collins Bruce (Jerri) Jones, Richardson, TX daughter Christine Jones (Dennis) Baird, Provo, UT 13 grandchildren seven great-grandchildren seven stepchildren 24 step-grandchildren brothers, Layton Byron (Berniece) Jones, John Ralph (Dorothy) Jones and sisters, Helen Jones (Lyle) Buffington, Edna Ruth Jones Clifford. Its much like southern California weather. President Luckau served for 30 days as mission president and then passed away. Years Served. (Joe), Rainbows and puffy clouds are a daily sight to see. She is branch Relief Society president and has served as early morning seminary teacher, accompanist, Young Women president's counselor, Relief Society instructor and counselor in stake Primary presidency. President Cummings came home to help with some land that the state was going to use. Reed T. Deshler, 50, and Heather L. Deshler, four children, Crestwood 2nd Ward, Crestwood Kentucky Stake: Japan Tokyo North Mission, succeeding President Dale S. Cook and Sister Kathleen A. Cook. Part 11: Three Stories from Church History in New Zealand Part 12: President Hinckley's 1997 Visit, Series Conclusion Diary of Richard Gibbons: March 16 to August 26, 1888. Georges his mother consented to let him go with her brother to Utah, provided the brother would not convert George. Sister Anderson had been a prominent singing voice in Church activities, served on a General Board, and passed away sometime within the last 5 years. First, people were prepared to receive the gospel at the time I went to share the gospel in the family as many times they had been visited by the missionaries. (Ryan), Biking down a big hill with a curve at the end and there was gravel at the bottom. No snow at all though. I have just been in touch with my brother, Wallace Wihongi, who is our encyclopaedia on the church in the north, specifically the Whangarei / Kaikohe / Bay of Islands area, and he tells me that Elder/President Magleby served in Aotearoa at least 3 times possibly 4; first (as a missionary, I guess) from 1885-1889, then in 1900-1903, and again from 1928-1932. (Margaret), Nothing. In 1893 he served a mission in New Zealand. They were in the MTC with my parents-in-law. He was tumaki when I arrived in November 1960, and had been there for some time prior to that date, He had a minor stroke while in office sometime in either late 1961 or early 1962, he was replaced by Fred. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints The following new mission presidents and companions have been called to serve by the First Presidency. You will always be a full-time proselyting missionary, but if you can, serve four-hour shifts, three days a week at the VC. President Russell M. Nelson announced the exact location for the New Zealand temple during a devotional in Auckland on Tuesday. As Elder Lasater sees it, military ideals and gospel principles are more similar than most people realize. A few days later, we were downtown and the Montel Mob leaders made them apologize. Married Carolyn Ann Welch. (Nick), Not really anything! We provide the link to this third party's website solely as a convenience to you. The Auckland Mission includes the island of Niue (or at least it did). The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will create six new missions in 2023. 1. President Hoagland spent the rest of his life working in Salt Lake City on Maori genealogy and doing work for their dead in the Salt Lake temple. These buildings were dedicated in 1994 at the Church College, with prayers in Mori. Here are LDS-friendly educational videos about New Zealand. Bring a good side bag! Collins married Florence Maxine Brown Aug 18, 1941 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Sister Bermudez is a stake Relief Society presidency counselor and temple ordinance worker and former stake Primary presidency counselor, ward Relief Society president, ward Young Women president, ward Primary president, ward Relief Society presidency counselor, ward Primary presidency counselor, Relief Society teacher, institute teacher and seminary teacher. (Joe), Temple View, Deanwell, Raglan, Mount Maunganui, Takapuna, Hamilton. He loved boating at Lake Powell with his family, and he enjoyed gardening. Leadership abilities. Born in Kansas City, Mo., to Warren Kenneth and Lucille Shear Fisher. We pulled him back and got out. President and Sister Kezerian have 5 daughters, 5 sons in law and 7 grandchildren. The following new mission presidents and companions have been called to serve by the First Presidency. The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has called 105 new mission presidents and companions who will begin service in July. Boardwalk Office Park Phase 5. Sister Smith is a Young Women advisor and former ward Young Women secretary, ward Primary secretary, Primary teacher, Primary pianist and ward music chair. After 2 hours of tracting and no success, I figured it was a low risk. They ended up returning to activity and Ive loved the opportunity of being an instrument in the Lords hands in that moment. I explained the Spirit can be felt during this lesson and what it feels like. They have spent the last 30 years in Denver, Colorado working and raising their five children. (Joe), Resolve issues and relationships at home before serving. Real Estate Developer. We were teaching the plan of salvation when I asked the daughter if shed like to return to Heavenly Father. The change became final on 1 January 1898. It is really wet in the winters. A retired Air Force general and F-4 fighter pilot by profession, Elder Lasater, fifty-five, has been serving as president of the New Zealand Auckland Mission. (Cherry), Warm clothes! Learn from every experience good or bad. I learned the value of service. In 1998 they received the BYU Presidential Citation and Medallion. Food is very rich so not for the weak stomachs. Mission President:President J. Alan Walker. We had to call a locksmith to break into our flat. Jody wrote an article titled "Richard Gibbons" in the September 1982 issue of the Ensign. (Jodi). Bill served his Church in many capacities throughout the world, and was loved everywhere he went. He married the love of his life, Esther Maxine McGee, May 13, 1944, at Capt Roberts in Calif. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Sister Janette Walker. (Ryan), Just about everything except Samoan pridefulness. Ive had many laughs with my companions and investigators. He loved the church. That helps me with current callings. The most notable translators were Ezra F. Richards and Sondra Sanders, although some records state that William T. Steward and James Jury were other notable translators. Before this order could be made official, however, the Napier earthquake of 1931 destroyed the building and ended its use. Before that, he was president of that stake, which covers some sixty-five thousand square miles. President Smibert served his mission in Sydney, Australia under President Loren C. Dunn. Benson L. Porter 2008-11 Group: 2. People would get mad at us in the winter when it was dark really early if we knocked on their door after dark. We will miss him, but find great comfort in knowing of his joyous reunion with family members preceding him in death, parents wife, Maxine daughter, Patricia Lynn Jones (Robert) Liljenquist and brothers, Joseph Talmage (Vera Jean) Jones, Harold Walter Jones. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Sister Hudson was born in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. Clive Jolliffe) Group. They actually went to Iceland on a mission after NZ. They have the biggest hearts in NZ. No really!). Lindsay Thomas Dil. And most importantly, I learned to be Maori hard. ", First Maori Mission President. How to be a sister! It was meant for many reasons. New Zealand Auckland Mission Moms (LDS . This new college church emphasized the need to hire fully qualified teachers. Dang. She was born in Provo, Utah, to Jon Foster Lanenga and Teri Lee Ruelas. (Frances), The whole thing. Everyday is a learning experience. So be sure youre ready. To access the official, up-to-date LDS.org map for theAuckland Mission: Here are in-depth YouTube video interviews with returned missionaries from the AucklandMission. The following biographical sketch is adapted from the "News of the Church: Elder John R. Lasater of the First Quorum of the Seventy" published in the Ensign for May 1987 on the occasion of Elder Lasater's call to the First Quorum of the Seventy. Maybe riding my bike home at 9:30pm in a pouring rain storm and losing my companion. Luckily there was no lasting damage. The first noted church events under the MLA include the dedication of the LDS marae (community center) and wharenui (large ceremonial house). Sister Smibert served in the New Zealand Wellington Mission. (Jodi), Dont try to pick up the accent. To the locals, it just makes you sound like a tool. (Michalene), Love the people. My testimony was deeply rooted and I let the Atonement change me. Click here to see addition information on Dean D. Baxter. (Keenan), Its Auckland, youre never in danger. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) operates 410 missions throughout the world. President Cummings came home in February of 1962 and President Kohler was put in as the president of the mission. Its either warm (never too hot) or wet with the piercing rains. She was born in Edmonds, Washington, to Robert James Elmore and Angelina Gozun Elmore. She enjoys tennis, cooking, sewing and loves to play with her children and grandchildren. *Simply click on a shirt design to view the details and submit an order. In 1909 he was called to be mission president in the Auckland New Zealand Mission. (Frances), Polynesian Faith is something else. [7]:25, Prior to the Mori Language Act (MLA), the church operated only in English. Pres. He served with three different presidents during the next nine years. (Sarah), We were teaching the 9 year old daughter of a less-active family. Five children. Cool Group, New Zealand Auckland Mission Moms (LDS) Group, Click here to browse Auckland Mission gifts, Things That Keep People From Recording Their Lifey (And Why They Shouldn't), Hamilton, Dargaville, Whangerei, Gisborne, Mangere, Papamoa, Hikurangi, and Papatoetoe. [7]:88[12]. The shirts make great gifts for pre-missionaries, returned missionaries and missionaries currently serving. The 34-year-old star has revealed 'Christine . Sitting left to right: Jno. You knock one house and they are Muslim and then the next is Church of England and then the next are Jehovahs Witnesses and so on. Dad had a special talent as a peace maker with a giant and gentle heart. Download a photo or video by clicking or tapping on it. Albert Vaughn Stirling, 85, former president of the New Zealand Wellington Mission, died April 5, 2002, in Salt Lake City. South Africa. Despite the mass reduction in church schools, one school, the Mori Agricultural College, was opened in an effort to educate local Mormons in agriculture as well as to combine secular knowledge with the spiritual. Ariel and Arta Ballif were the parents of Ariel S. Ballif, Jr., Moana Ballif, Maralyn Ballif Fauvine, Jae R. Ballif, and Bonnie Ballif Spanvill. He passed away January 30th, 1988 at age 89. He was an All American athlete at Lehi High School.