L. Tom Perry
1922–2015 (92 years)
Hometown: Logan, Utah
Biography
L. Tom Perry was an apostle from 1974 until his death in 2015, serving for 41 years. A Utah native, Perry had a successful career in retail business before his calling.
Perry served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II and often referenced his military experience in his talks. He was known for his energetic speaking style and his emphasis on family, home, and basic gospel principles.
His long service spanned the presidencies of six church presidents. He was known for his optimism and positive outlook.
Served Under
Church presidents during this leader's apostolic service:
Wives (2)
L. Tom Perry was a celestial polygamist with 2 wives. Note these are sequential marriages — each previous spouse died before the next marriage, meaning no simultaneous living plural marriages.
2 wives · Lifespan: 1922–2015
1 children from 1 wives · Lifespan: 1922–2015
2 wives · Ages at marriage
| # | Name | Born | Died | Married | Her Age | His Age | Age Diff | Children |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 24, 1923 | Dec 14, 1974 | Jul 18, 1947 | 23 | 24 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2 | Dec 28, 1924 | Jun 12, 2017 | Apr 28, 1976 | 51 | 53 | 2 | 0 |
Children (4)
With
Virginia Clare Lee
(4 children)
- Barbara Lee Perry (b. Jan 1, 1949)
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