L. Tom Perry
Lowell Tom Perry (b. August 5 1922) is a senior member of
the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, having become a member
of that body in 1974. Born in Logan, Utah, Perry is a
World War II veteran and graduate of Utah State
University. He had a career in the retail business, which was spent in Boston,
Massachusetts. He became a confirmed fan of the Boston Red Sox, even throwing out
the first pitch at a game on May 8 2004.
Having served the LDS Church as a stake president in
Today, Perry ranks after only Church President Gordon B. Hinckley, Quorum President Thomas S. Monson and Acting Quorum President Boyd K. Packer in Apostolic seniority. As a member of the Quorum of the Twelve, Perry is accepted by the church as a prophet, seer, and revelator.
In 2004, Perry was asked by Hinckley to serve as the area president of the Europe Central Area of the church, headquartered in Germany, a position normally held by a member of the Seventy, making Perry one of the most senior officials of the church ever to be stationed away from Salt Lake City. While serving in this capacity, Perry initiated a more proactive institute program that emphasized meeting the social and intellectual needs of Young Single Adult church members.
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| Preceded by Bruce R. McConkie |
Quorum of
the Twelve Apostles April 11, 1974–Present |
Succeeded by David B. Haight |
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