Stephen L Richards

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Stephen L Richards
Stephen L Richards

Stephen L Richards (18 June 187919 May 1959) born in Mendon, Utah, was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from January 8, 1917 to April 9, 1951. Richards also served as First Counselor in the First Presidency of the Church under Church President David O. McKay from April 9, 1951 until his death. Richards was the grandson of Willard Richards, an early Apostle of the Church at the time of Joseph Smith.

Stephen L Richards' grave marker
Stephen L Richards' grave marker

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Preceded by
James E. Talmage
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
January 8, 1917April 9, 1951
Succeeded by
Richard R. Lyman