Governor’s statement on passing of Pres. Packer
SALT LAKE CITY (July 3, 2015) – Gov. Gary R. Herbert issued this statement following the passing of Pres. Boyd K. Packer of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:
“Throughout his life, including his 45 years of service as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, Pres. Boyd K. Packer was unwavering in his devotion to his faith and the principles by which he lived his life. A native son of Brigham City, his strength and love were felt by church members throughout the world. On behalf of the people of Utah, Jeanette and I extend our sincere condolences to the Packer family and to all with whom he served.”
UTGOP Statement on the Passing of President Boyd K. Packer
SALT LAKE CITY - UTGOP Chairman James Evans released the following statement after the announcement of President Boyd K. Packer's passing:
"On behalf of the Utah Republican Party, I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family of President Boyd K. Packer," said Chairman James Evans. "President Packer was a champion of the family and his decades of service as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will have an indelible impact here in Utah and throughout the world. On this Independence Day, I want to especially honor President Packer for his military service and his commitment to defending our country's freedoms and way of life."
Hindus offer condolences on Mormon leader Packer’s death
Hindus have offered condolences on the death of Boyd Kenneth Packer, President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), also known as Mormon Church, who died on July three in Salt Lake City.
Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that they were saddened by the passing of President Packer, 90, highly influential Mormon leader of his time, who authored many publications.
A very spiritual man with great inner strength, Packer was instrumental in making church scriptures more comprehensible and was a passionate and master teacher, an accomplished artist and had deep respect for nature and reverence for the ways of God; Rajan Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, pointed out.
The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles is the second-highest governing body in LDS after the First Presidency. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, LDS has over 15 million members worldwide.
