Richard G. Scott

Richard G. Scott

1928–2015 (86 years)

Hometown: Pocatello, Idaho

Biography

Richard G. Scott was an apostle from 1988 until his death in 2015. A nuclear engineer by training, Scott worked on the early nuclear submarine program before his church calling.

Scott was known for his tender, emotional speaking style and his messages about healing from abuse, forgiveness, and the power of the Atonement. He spoke openly about personal tragedy, including the deaths of two of his children.

He was also known for his artistic abilities, creating drawings and paintings that were displayed in church settings. His 27 years as an apostle focused heavily on pastoral, healing messages.

Served Under

Church presidents during this leader's apostolic service:

Ezra Taft Benson
Ezra Taft Benson
Howard W. Hunter
Howard W. Hunter
Gordon B. Hinckley
Gordon B. Hinckley
Thomas S. Monson
Thomas S. Monson

Wives (1)

Marriage Timeline

1 wives · Lifespan: 1928–2015

Jeanene Watkins
1953–1995 (42 yrs)
1928 (born) 1950 1972 1994 2015 (died)
Wife
#NameBornDiedMarriedHer AgeHis AgeAge DiffChildren
1
Jeanene Watkins
Feb 12, 1931May 15, 1995 Jul 16, 1953 222427

Children (7)

With Jeanene Watkins  (7 children)

  1. Mary Lee Scott
  2. Kenneth L. Scott
  3. Linda Scott
  4. David M. Scott
  5. Michael W. Scott
  6. Child 6 Scott
  7. Child 7 Scott

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"The victim must do all in his or her power to stop the abuse. Most often, the victim is innocent because of being disabled by fear or the power or authority of the offender. At some point in time, however, the Lord may prompt a victim to recognize a degree of responsibility for abuse. Your priesthood leader will help assess your responsibility so that, if needed, it can be addressed. Otherwise the seeds of guilt will remain and sprout into bitter fruit. Yet no matter what degree of responsibility, from absolutely none to increasing consent, the healing power of the atonement of Jesus Christ can provide a complete cure." - Elder Richard G. Scott, Healing the Tragic Scars of Abuse, General Conference April 1992 | wasmormon.org "Follow Moroni's counsel. Sincerely ask God the Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, with real intent, if the teachings of the Book of Mormon are true. Ask with a desire to receive a confirmation personally, nothing doubting. There has to be an explanation of that book you can hold in your hand. I know that you can receive a spiritual confirmation that it is true. You will then know that Jesus Christ lives, that Joseph Smith was and is a prophet, and that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the Lord's Church. You will confirm that the Savior guides His Church through a living prophet. These truths will become a foundation for your productive life." - LDS Apostle, Richard G. Scott, 2012 | wasmormon.org Richard G. Scott