Marvin J. Ashton

Marvin J. Ashton

Marvin Jeremy Ashton (May 6, 1915—February 25, 1994) was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1971 until his death.

Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, Ashton was ordained an Apostle on December 2, 1971 after the death of Richard L. Evans. Ashton was an Assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostlesbetween 1969 and his call to the Quorum of the Twelve.

Ashton died on February 25, 1994 and was succeeded by Robert D. Hales.

Ashton was involved with the Boy Scouts of America most of his life and earned Eagle Scout as a youth. As an adult he was a recipient of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award (DESA), the Silver Beaver and the Silver Antelope.

Marvin J. Ashton's grave marker

[edit] Published works

Ashton, Marvin J (1987). Be of Good Cheer. Deseret Book Company. ISBN 0-87579-106-9.
--- (1998). Classic Talks. Deseret Book Company. ISBN 0-87579-983-3.
--- (1991). The Measure of Our Hearts. Deseret Book Company. ISBN 0-87579-564-1.
--- (1990). One for the Money. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ISBN 0-87579-417-3.
--- (1978). What Is Your Destination?. Deseret Book Company. ISBN 0-87747-719-1.
--- (1982). Ye Are My Friends. Deseret Book Company. ISBN 0-87747-934-8.

Green, Doyle L. (Mar. 1972). Elder Marvin J. Ashton Of the Council of the Twelve. Ensign. p. 14.
England, Breck (July 1986). Elder Marvin J. Ashton: Friend to Prisoners and Prophets. Ensign. p. 6.
Marvin J. (Jeremy) Ashton. Grampa Bill's G. A. Pages. Retrieved on 2006-07-11.

Preceded by Boyd K. Packer	Quorum of the Twelve Apostles December 2, 1971–February 25, 1994	Succeeded by Bruce R. McConkie

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