[44] For a time he was also the church's representative to a US State Department committee on international religious freedom. But it really has been a big blessing, for sure. Shes very strong. Gloria Irion: Right, yeah, it was funny. And hes helped me and loved me all these years. And he would go over and start to play Schindlers List, and Id be in there in the kitchen, just crying my eyes out, because its such a passionate song. Shes precious, and an angel mother, as he called her. Age, Height, and Weight Being born on 9 September 1924, Russell M Nelson is 98 years old as of today's date 13th January 2023. President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with his wife, Sister Wendy Nelson, exit the the Cottonwood Heights Utah Brighton Stake Center as the casket is placed into the hearse after President Nelson spoke at funeral services for his daughter, Wendy Nelson Maxfield, on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019. He is proud of who we are and who we have become and for our own accomplishments, Russell Nelson Jr. said. So the fact that it was her heart, everything that could have been done to help her was done. [13], Nelson studied at LDS Business College in his mid-teens (concurrently with high school enrollment) and worked as an assistant secretary at a bank. The children learned from their father about keeping an eternal perspective when dealing with the loss of their mother Dantzel Nelsondied Feb. 12, 2005 and two sisters. Russell Marion Nelson Sr. (born September 9, 1924) is an American religious leader and retired surgeon who is the 17th and current president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Maryssa Dennis. The operation would "entail extremely high risk." Wearily, President Kimball, then the president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, said he was ready to die. Hes curious. [48], From 2007 to 2015, Nelson was as a member of the Church Boards of Trustees/Education, the governing body of the Church Educational System, and the chairman of its executive committee. As soon as he saw him, they discussed that and decided. [105] His travels have been punctuated by several temple dedications, most notably the Rome Italy Temple in March 2019, which was attended by all current members of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Sarah Jane Weaver: And, you know, when you think about the influence of women in his life, its hard not to also think about Sister Wendy Watson Nelson, who he married after your mothers death. They both played the piano and the organ. A family photo of President Russell M. Nelson on a swing. [Laughing]. They talk about President Nelsons Church leadership and offer a unique glimpse into his role as a father, husband and teacher. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: Yeah, he treated her like royalty. Gloria Irion: Theres about 150 great-grands, 57 grands. Watch this video that celebrates his love of children By Lindsey Williams December 22, 2020 04:57 PM MST In September, Church News shared what President Russell M. Nelson taught his 57 grandchildren and 140 great-grandchildren as part of his birthday celebration. His father worked for the Deseret News in the past. At least I can say this, from my perspective, I know that my dad loves me. So we were gone in total for about three weeks, two weeks of our own trip, and then a week of his assignment. President Russell M. Nelson holds a child with his wife, Wendy, by his side in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, April 20, 2018. And enjoy all the blessings that Heavenly Father wants to give each and every one of us. [88], June 2018 began with a First Presidency-sponsored celebration of the 40th anniversary of the revelation extending priesthood and temple blessings to all worthy members without regard to race, in which Nelson gave concluding remarks. Fishing. All rights reserved. They have agreed to talk to us about President Nelson in his role as a father. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: Oh, I dont know, Ive got a couple of funny stories, but I dont know. Despite his own sorrow, President Nelson encouraged his children to be with their children, to love them and teach them about the gospel of Jesus Christ and the plan of salvation. Children(s) Emily Nelson Wittwer, Brenda N. Miles, MORE [X] Biography. And, Laurie, lets have you weigh in first. Russell M. Nelson Jr.: Even, a long time ago, I was 14, right after my freshman year of high school, I was the only one at home. Monson. After the death of his first wife, Nelson proposed to Wendy L. Watson. And even so, he was going to do what he was called on to do and I knew he loved her and was grieving. So sometimes a couple of us would show up at his door with dinner or something. Dallin H. Oaks, then a law professor at Chicago and a fellow Latter-day Saint, actively worked to recruit Nelson. President Russell M. Nelson was called as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 7, 1984. He and his wife, the former Dantzel White, have ten children. [107], In October 2018, Nelson concluded a 10-day trip to South America by dedicating the Concepcion Chile Temple. Shes a good one, such a blessing to our family. Is that hard? The Nelsons have nine daughters, and then one son so your memories of him would be a little different. Laurie Marsh The way hes leading the Church is exactly an example of the way we were raised. [47] He also made several other visits to that continent, including one to Kenya in 2011. Its, What do you know now? And we always give our guests the last word. Its really hard. She has this, this spirit of Elijah with her shes just so aware and, you know, just so focused on the temple and temple work and just such a great example. And hes more personable. She kind of validates our testimony of his being the prophet called for this time, you know. But we, we had him come over for dinner. And I acknowledge that we love Wendy. Provided by the Nelson family "He's very driven, very bright and catches on fast. She was 78 at the time of her sudden death. Gloria Irion: They had an opportunity, you know, there was no ultrasound in those days, they had an opportunity nine times to consider the name Russell Marion Nelson Jr. and never considered it, never considered it until Daddy met him. Haight. [24] In an indication of his surgical skill, a 1968 case series of his aortic valve replacements demonstrated an exceptionally low peri-operative mortality. They love to watch sports. Its a boy! And, you know, Ive also heard your father joke that, you know, you were probably three before you knew who your mother was, because there was just so much love and affection in that home. Our potential is unlimited. And so thats been a neat thing. [65] While there, Nelson visited government officials, was interviewed by Yuzhnaya Stalitsa television, and dedicated that country for the preaching of the gospel. [91] On June 18, the First Presidency created committees assigned to form a unified hymnbook and children's songbook for the worldwide church membership, with each language edition having the same hymns (and other songs) in the same order, and that these committees would be taking submissions and collecting surveys until July 2019. Come, Follow Me. You know, we talk about the things that are positive and the things that my parents did great. It was a real love of my parents. I dont remember him watching TV. Our inheritance is sacred. But my dads always been well-known, well-known renowned heart surgeon or stake president, or general Sunday School president. [40], Nelson also served for eight years as the church's Sunday School General President. Photo by Jeffrey D. Allred, courtesy of Church News. Other Nelson family activities included skiing, summer family trips, swimming and other outings. Since then, he has embarked on a fast-paced global ministry, traveling to more than 35 nations, extending countless invitations, leading the Church through a global pandemic and overseeing the continued Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ. But I do have that visual image. He was ordained an apostle on April 12, 1984, by Gordon B. Hinckley. He loves to be up on the latest technology. Beginning in 2019, youth began moving between classes and priesthood quorums at the beginning of the year in which they turn 12, 14, or 16, rather than when their birthday occurs during the year. 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