Elder Wirthlin's son recalls apostle's life, love of U.

Published: Wednesday, Dec. 3 2008 10:55 a.m. MST

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The University of Utah lost one of its most ardent football fans with the death of Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin late Monday night.

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C Em

"The University of Utah lost one of its most ardent football fans with the death of Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin late Monday night."

What an amazing description of such a great man!

11:45 a.m. Dec. 2, 2008
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Tony Marren

I was on a Delta airlines flight and Elder Wirthlin was sitting across from me. Upon recognizing him I blurted out how he was a General Authority."Youre right.Last time I checked" as he smiled in response.The rest of the conversation was everything More..

11:48 a.m. Dec. 2, 2008
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Anonymous

Elder Wirthlin was a die hard Ute fan. He was always at the spring game as well. I know Shelly and Urban Meyer are also close friends with Elder Wirthlin. He was a great father, husband, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and a Utah Man.
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12:54 p.m. Dec. 2, 2008
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Elder Wirthlin's son recalls apostle's life, love of U.

Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin, oldest apostle, 91, dies at home

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