Deseret News | President James E. Faust dies at age 87

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President James E. Faust dies at age 87

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Eden Moura | 10:32 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

I have the good fortune of being a member of the Oakton, Virginia Ward, where Marcus Faust, Pres. Faust's son is the Bishop. I never had a chance to meet Pres. Faust in person, but knowing his son, daughter-in-law, grandson and other close family members, it is clear that only a very special man could have raised such a wonderful family. My family loves Bishop Faust, Susan, John, Catherine and the whole lot. They are great people, and I believe, a literal expression of all that was best in the man. We will miss you Pres. Faust. Our thoughts are with you Bishop and family.

Silvia Castro Vowles (Argentina) | 10:32 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

EL cielo es bendecido y enriquesido hoy.
You will be missed but never forgotten.
Gracias Pte.Faust what an inspiration to all us

Sister Jessica Solomon | 10:33 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

President Faust, I love you so much. You will be in my heart forever!

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Brian Miller | 10:35 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

A true man of God has been called home today to continue His work. I shed tears upon hearing the news. May I live to be an ounce of what this man was. I love you, Pres. Faust.

Rebecca Barnum | 10:36 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

What a great man. He will be missed. I love his stories and gentleness.

Randy K | 10:37 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

Thank you.

job | 10:37 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

I love President Faust, and am so sad to lose his presence on this earth. He was a gentle man, a man of integrity and I loved to hear him speak. He was also impeccably dressed at all times, and this showed his reverence for his calling. My prayers and sympathy to his family.

Heidi Vetter | 10:37 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

I remember shaking President Faust's hand when I was a very young girl(He came to our stake conference).This very small gesture showed me that I, a very small girl, deserved his attention. I have loved him for that ever since. He was a great man. To his family: Thank you for sharing him with us. He will be missed.

Barbara Thornton | 10:38 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

What a wonderful and touching tribute for a man so many knew and loved! I will miss his gentle leadership!

The B. Speth Family | 10:38 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

Our hearts and prayers go to Sister Faust and their family. We know Father in heaven will send the comforter. We loved President Faust. The Lord has called home one of His Elect and we will miss him.

E. Famoso | 10:42 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

El era el ejemplo singular del regran del Presidente John Taylor, "El Reino de Dios o Nada." Gracias por su maravillosa vida, Presidente Faust.

Scott Keith | 10:44 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

I have had the opportunity to meet Pres. Faust on several occasions, his son Marcus was in my ward and I went to school with a couple of his grandchildren. He was a great man, a role model for how a father and husband should be. He will truly be missed, my thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Urness Family | 10:46 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

We love and appreciate President Faust divinely inspired messages and the love he has for the gospel and for all of us. We appreciate his example and his family for sharing their lives with us. Our prayers and deepest appreciation are with Sister Faust and family.

The Jentzsch Family | 10:48 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

President Faust was a great inspiration to all of us and his strong testimony of the Gospel never faultered. How we will miss him. Our love and prayers to his family. He will be deeply missed.

Charles Bates | 10:48 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

If William W. Phelps, the composer of many LDS hymns, were alive today, he would write verse similar to 'Praise to the Man' for Brother James.

Steve T. | 10:50 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

The true depth of Christianity and guile-less nature of his soul, along with his keen intellect, touched me deeply.

Brian Miller | 10:51 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

A true man of God has been called home today to continue His work. I shed tears upon hearing the news. May I live to be an ounce of what this man was. I love you, Pres. Faust.

John Nilsson | 10:51 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

My wife and I met President Faust at Hires Big H in Salt Lake City. He was relaxed, said hello, and shook my wife's hand after finishing his hamburger. A good man.

Silvia Toyos | 10:51 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

He was a seventy when I had the opportunity to listen him (I was an missionary),at that time my english wasn't good,but that day I knew he was a servent of our Lord,he spoke in english but my mind received the Lord's message in my native language.
He is a great rold model for young people.

Bruce in Rexburg, ID. | 10:56 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

He will be missed but he has been welcomed on the other side. There is no question in my mind that he is already hard at work continuing the Lords work there!

Langstons | 10:57 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

What an enduring symbol of strength, wisdom and testimony. For years an icon of the truthfulness of the restored Church, President Faust will be remembered. Well done, President Faust. Thanks to the Faust family for their sharing of their father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and husband.

Denise Haller & Family | 10:59 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

We will truly miss you President Faust... I had left the church and was just coming back when I had the opportunity to sing in a choir for President Faust in Stockton, California. He turned towards us with tears in his eyes and said, "Get back Tabernacle Choir!" To feel his spirit was life changing for me. I was baptized back into the church soon after. Our deepest prayers and thoughts go with you and your family. I am so glad we know where we go after death and will be able to meet again once more!

The Quatel Facio Family Brazil | 10:59 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

We are in big sadness for this happend. We felt and behind our condolenses for the James E. Faust's family.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the world stay in good times and memories of President E. Faust words in the conferences, Ensign e other vehicles media.
We're sensibilized and we are prayed for the heartconfort for the President Faust's Family.

Tim Sheehan | 10:59 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

President Faust has gone home.
We pray for comfort for his family.

Sue | 11:00 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

What a humble and gentle man President Faust was. He will truly be missed! May the Lord be with his family at this time!

David | 11:01 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

President Faust always reminded me of my own grandfather. This was really a surprise to me. Condolences to his family.

Matt Weed | 11:01 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

I will miss President Faust's heartfelt stories. He was a great man.

David and Jessica Wakefield | 11:01 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

God bless Sister Faust and the Faust family and of course our dear leaders and prophets. I am grateful for his testimony, his counsel, and his great example to me and my family.

Ryan Taylor Family | 11:06 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

Our prayers will be with the Faust family. We have surely lost a true and loving disciple of Christ. May we remember his example and well-taught lessons.
We love you President Faust.

Ken & Sandi Holady & Family | 11:06 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

We love President Faust, his wit and wisdom and loving counsel was what we needed always. He will be missed, but we all know where his loving spirit now resides. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sis Faust and family

Italo P�rez (CHILE) | 11:09 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

Un hijo de Dios, con un tremendo amor por el projimo, lloramos tu partida pero nos alegra saber que en estos momento estas recibiendo el amoroso abrazo de Nuestro Padre Celestial.

Hasta Vernos con el Rey!!!

Kerrie Jeanne | 11:09 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

President Faust knew my grandfather and spoke at my grandmother's funeral. He was a treasure. He came to my medical office for treatment. He was always a joy to see and a true example of what a man of God should be. He will be missed.

The Miller Family | 11:11 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

All the wonderful stories about how President Faust lived his life and cared about others -- Hundreds of examples, in several languages! They are just a small sample of the millions of hearts his words and examples have touched. I'm absolutely certain he was warmly greeted by many, many grateful souls whom he had touched in similar ways.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family.

Rafael Louren�o de Souza | 11:12 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

Sentiremos todos muitas saudades, de seus feitos e exemplos, e sua inigualï¿½vel obra dedicada ao evangelho. Aqui no Brasil em especial ele deixara muita saudade, de suas visitas e discursos maravilhosos.

Hunter Family | 11:15 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

We loved president Faust! Wounderful talks anf stories!

We love you! His family will be i our prayers!
The Hunter Family

The Lue Family | 11:17 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

Please accept our gratitude for all of President Faust's wisdom & service, and for his family's sacrifice in sharing him for so many years.
May you always be blessed with sweet memories, and God's peace!

Jake | 11:20 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

I ran into Pres. Faust a couple times in Salt Lake, as he was just walking. He was wonderful to listen to and very kind in person. I know he is in a better, well-deserved place.

Gl�ria Spat Albino | 11:21 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

Presidente Faust, me sinto privilegiada por ter te conhecido pessoalmente e ter convivido com vocï¿½. Sempre te admirei muito por toda sua dedicaï¿½ï¿½o ao evangelho, por sua fï¿½ e testemunho, por seu amor ao povo de Deus e por seu amor ao Brasil. Desejo muita forï¿½a ï¿½ minha querida irmï¿½ Ruth. Que o amor do Senhor esteja com toda a famï¿½lia.

Mark Marvin | 11:22 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

When I heard of President Faust's passing this morning wonderful feeling came to my mind. It was of a beautiful reunion that is going on on the over side of the veil! "My Friend!" echoed in my heart and soul. A mission well done and the embrace of our Savior!
Thank you, Brother Faust!

Polly | 11:22 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

What a kind, wonderful man of God. We will truly miss him and his gentle yet powerful words of wisdom. Our prayers are with Sister Faust and family. God be with you 'til we meet again.

Dan & Annette Burke-WI | 11:23 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

We will miss you. You have been an insperation to us. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family.

Denison Family | 11:32 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

What a blessing to have been taught for so many years by such a great and humble man. We will miss him and pray for his family as they say "Farewell, until we meet again"

sister Pamela Huenchur | 11:32 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

I only say...thanks for your love with us. I will remenber for ever. Your are a men of God and your spirit is eternity. Thank president Faust, for to give me more life in my
Thanks for by its wise people and loving advice for us the young people.
We love.. family Huenchur... from Chile

Joseph Patel | 11:35 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

I feel a great sorrow for this loss to the world. President Faust was, and is, a great man. It is a comfort to know he is at peace and has his reward. I will miss him dearly, and my prayers go out to his wife and family, and all those that mourn at this time.

Wendy B. | 11:36 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

I enjoyed listening to him speak when I watched General Conference. His demeanor and spiritual nature was such an inspiration to me. The Faust family will be in my prayers, but I'm sure they know that he is in a much better place now and that they will see him again. President Faust will be greatly missed. WLB Mesa, AZ

Russell Family - St Louis | 11:38 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

President Faust has been in my life now for 9 years. I will miss his insightful wisdom and his spirit.

Megan Anderson: Cedar City, UT | 11:38 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

The World that is so full of strife and sadness has lost a spiritual giant and a kind man. He will be missed and I will treasure the time he spent with us.

Gloria Evans and Family | 11:38 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

Our hearts and prayers go out to Sister Faust and family at this time of great loss. President and Sister Faust have always been a great influence to me and my children. We are so grateful that your lives have touched ours in such a way that we will forever be indebted to you both. Thank you for your great examples and mentorship to me and my family. May our Lord's riches blessings be with you, Ruth, and your family at this time of great loss. We love you.

MOJ | 11:39 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

Thank you for the Spirit your words brought into my life.

Wendi | 11:41 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007

Thank you for the wonderful article on the life of President Faust. He will be dearly missed. He has served us well and taught us much.

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