David Oman McKay
Information regarding President David O. McKay
- Apostle number: 54
- Quorum of the Twelve number: 47
- Date of birth: September 8, 1873
- Place of birth: Huntsville, Weber County, Utah
- Date of apostolic ordination: April 9, 1906
- Age when ordained apostle: 32 years 7 months
- End of apostolic service: January 18, 1970
- Total apostolic years: 63 years 9 months
- Date called into the Quorum of the Twelve: April 9, 1906
- Tenure in the Quorum of the Twelve: 28 years 6 months
- Date called as President of the Church: April 9, 1951
- Age when called as President: 77 years 7 months
- Tenure as President of the Church: 18 years 9 months
- Date of death: January 18, 1970
- Age at death: 96 years 4 months
- Place of death: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah
- Remarks: President McKay graduated from the University of Utah in 1897 as valedictorian and president of his graduating class. During his mission in Great Britain as a young man, he saw an inscription on a building that stated, “What e’er thou art, act well thy part.” This became a motto and guiding principle for this wonderful leader for the rest of his life.
- Inspirational quotes: “Every member a missionary!” “No other success can compensate for failure in the home.”
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