president-thomas-monson-waving-ldsLDS Church President Thomas S. Monson died Tuesday, January 2, 2018, in his home in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was 90 years old.

President Monson, who turned 90 in August 2017, has served as the president and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since Feb. 3, 2008.

President Monson previously served as a counselor in the First Presidency to Presidents Gordon B. Hinckley, Howard W. Hunter, and Ezra Taft Benson. He was ordained an Apostle at the age of 36.

In May 2017, he discontinued attending meetings at the Church offices on a regular basis, but continued to confer with his counselors on matters as needed.

Read a Church News article about President Thomas S. Monson.

Read a biography of President Thomas S. Monson.

I have several copies of the DVD “On the Lord’s Errand: Thomas S. Monson” if anyone wants them free (just pay for the postage).

 


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