Marvin J. Ashton
1915–1994 (78 years)
Hometown: Salt Lake City, Utah
Biography
Marvin J. Ashton was an apostle from 1971 until his death in 1994. A Utah native, Ashton was known for his gentle manner and his service to those struggling with addiction and other challenges.
Ashton served on the LDS Church’s addiction recovery program and spoke frequently about compassion, forgiveness, and helping those in need. His talks emphasized kindness and avoiding gossip.
He served as a general authority for 23 years, first as an Assistant to the Twelve and then as an apostle. His emphasis on compassion made him beloved by many members.
Served Under
Church presidents during this leader's apostolic service:
Wives (2)
Marvin J. Ashton was a polygamist with 2 wives. Note these are simultaneous marriages — married to multiple living spouses at the same time.
2 wives · Lifespan: 1915–1994
2 wives · Ages at marriage
| # | Name | Born | Died | Married | Her Age | His Age | Age Diff | Children |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 28, 1918 | May 28, 2007 | Jun 3, 1940 | 21 | 25 | 4 | 4 | |
| 2 | May 16, 1917 | Feb 18, 2007 | Aug 22, 1940 | 23 | 25 | 2 | 0 |
Children (4)
With Norma Bernhisel (4 children)
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