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

Clint Bennion | 1:01 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

Thank you, President Faust, for your wonderful service, leadership, and knowledge of the Gospel. You will be missed!

Mozart B. Soares | 1:01 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

Numa Conferï¿½ncia Regional em Recife/Brazil, o Pres. Faust, disse-me olhando nos olhos - "Sou um BRASILEIRO!". Sabï¿½amos do grande amor que nutria pelo povo brasileiro. Extendemos nossos sentimentos aos seus amados familiares. Que o Senhor os abenï¿½oe neste momento dificil.

Dan Hair | 1:01 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

We appreciate so much the countless hours of service given by the entire Faust family. We love and pray for you during this time of loss.

Dan | 1:03 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

Thank you President Faust. We love you!

Todd Bushman | 1:08 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

I'm sure other than the fact that he will most assuredly miss his association with his family and friends who are still on this side of the veil, President Faust must be having a great time reuniting with loved ones and other great leaders of the Church who have passed before him. My condolences go to the Faust family for their loss, but my congratulations go as well to know that their loved one passed away a faithful man, and will enjoy the blessings thereof.

Lufilufi Purcell Taua | 1:09 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

Fausts,

May the good Lord comfort you at this time of need as you bid farewell to your loved one. He was truly a good and great example and a great leader. I will surely miss seeing him and hearing him during the next general conference. He was one of my favorite speakers. His legace will forever live on and will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless!

Cory Bonner | 1:10 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

Today may ne a sad day for us to lose such a great teacher, but What a great blessing to all those waiting in the spirit world to learn of the gospel.

Pease Family | 1:11 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

Thank you President Faust for all the love you have given over the years. Our prayers are with the Faust family at this time. We love you.

Elizabeth Dierenfeldt | 1:11 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

i give me condolences to the faust family. he was a wonderful man and knew that depending on the lord was the only way to stay on teh straight and narrow. he has taught me alot with the conference talkes to the stories in the ensign. he will always stay with all members of the church. he will be missed.

Dalma and Phillip Heath | 1:12 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

We especially enjoyed your talks in General Conference. Your sweet spirit shined through your mortal tabernacle and you spoke as a true apostle of the Lord. What a tremendous loss for the Church and especially the First Presidency. Thank you President Faust for a job so well done. We pray that the Spirit of the Lord will comfort and bless your family.

Valï¿½ria | 1:13 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

Obrigada Presidente
Vocï¿½ ï¿½ um exemplo a todos nï¿½s Brasileiros

Te amamos muito

Phil Hadfield | 1:17 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

President Faust has been a personal hero of mine for years, professionally and spiritually. I treasure the gift of his autographed biography. I will forever remember his kind greeting when my wife and I passed him in a hallway at Church headquarters. The Church has lost a giant of a man but his personal influence will linger for years. Thank you for your inspiring life, President Faust.

Rian Jones | 1:17 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

We pray for blessings of comfort and peace to President Faust's family. Take comfort in knowing that he has heard the words from our Redeemer "Well done thou good and faithful servant..."

Todd Bushman | 1:20 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

I'm sure other than the fact that he will most assuredly miss his association with his family and friends who are still on this side of the veil, President Faust must be having a great time reuniting with loved ones and other great leaders of the Church who have passed before him. My condolences go to the Faust family for their loss, but my congratulations go as well to know that their loved one passed away a faithful man, and will enjoy the blessings thereof.

Meledie Knopf | 1:21 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

Dearest Faust Family,

I thank the Lord for the precious spirit we all were blessed with when President Faust became a part of our lives. How deeply loved he was by me and likewise will be missed. May the Comforter bless you with peace during this time of sorrow knowing he stands with the Lord's anointed.

The Brayton Family in TX | 1:22 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

We have truly been uplifted by this wonderful man. In our quest to be Disciples of Christ, we need only look at our First Presidency for the example. I will never forget the blessing he gave me during his last Conference address concerning Forgiveness. He was speaking directly to me and I kept telling him to stop, but I guess he couldn't hear me. hehe

Our gratitude is directed toward President Foust's survivors, they have sacrificed their time on our behalf and I know they are richly blessed for it. It's amazing that one can grow to love someone we have never met, but we love President Foust and know that he stands before the Savior now and receives love beyond measure.

Mika Tufuga-Valai | 1:23 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

Every time he spoke, I felt like I was listening to the savior himself. Thank you President Faust for always restoring hope in all of us. God bless your family.

Marg Sharp | 1:23 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

When a great leader and prophet of the Lord passes, we know he is welcomed into the realm of peace--then we are left to try to fill the void in our heart his passing has left. May the Lord bless us all to fill it with a life dedicated to service as advocated by Pres. Faust.

Tonks Family - Pocatello | 1:23 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

Just reading these posts have strengthened our testimonies. One post had only two words which says it all. Thank You. It would have been all Brother Faust ever wanted from anyone.

steve | 1:23 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

well miss u elder faust, i grew up listening to u

Mï¿½rcio Soares | 1:24 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

Eu o amo sinceramente.
Homem simples, tinha grande amor pelo Brasil.
Seu exemplo e ensinamentos mudaram minha vida
I testify that his man is a apostle of the son of God.
Oro para que possamos nos encontrar novamente.
Obrigado
Pres. Faust.

Scott M. | 1:26 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

We will deaply miss President Faust,but will continue to feel his love, through the service
to the Lord that he has rendered on earth and will continue to do so through the eternities.
My blessings and prayers to the Faust Family.

Jordan Munden | 1:26 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

I will always remember President Faust. He was a member of the First Presidency that I grew up with. I will miss that great, loving, intelligent man and his great testimony and dedicated service to the Lord. His family is in my thoughts and prayers..

Bullock Family | 1:30 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

The following text message from our 19 yr old daughter demonstrates his influence on those who have eyes to see and ears to hear and follow a servant of our living God: "President James E Faust passed away early this morning. Take a few minutes today to remember our beloved apostle and his family".

Sharon | 1:31 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

Your word will live on in my heart. I pray I can live up to all I have learned from you. Thank you President Faust.

Sam Delis | 1:31 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

I had the honor to hear his conference address on "Forgiveness." I will never forget the message that he delivered that day. May the Lord bless Pres. Faust for all he has done on the Earth and my He also bless his family during this time. Obrigado Presidente eu e Brasil fomos muito abencoados com seu exemplo e esprito.

Meledie Knopf | 1:37 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

Dearest Faust Family,

I thank the Lord for the precious spirit we all were blessed with when President Faust became a part of our lives. How deeply loved he was by me and likewise will be missed. May the Comforter bless you with peace during this time of sorrow knowing he stands with the Lord's anointed.

Emma | 1:38 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

He will be missed. He is a wonderful man with so much wisdom. He was a great example. I pray for comfort for his family and their loss.

Rachel White | 1:41 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

Another wonderful missionary returns home. My thoughts and prayers are with the Faust family at this time. What a blessing it is to know that Families are Forever. I know that the truth of the Gospel will bring the Faust family comfort at this difficult time. Death is not the end.

Ed Deusenberry | 1:44 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

President Faust is the only apostle I have ever met. Two weeks after I was called to be a Bishop, in the Trona Ward, in Trona Ca. President Faust came to reorganize out Stake. He interviewed me at that time talking like we were old friends. I realized later, that I had had a worthiness interview, without knowing it was happening. I always wanted to conduct interviews like that. Our prayers are certainly with his family at their time of grief.

Anonymous | 1:45 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

God Bless Pres. James E. Faust, He was a Man of God and I am thankful to have been able to be taught by him. His missionary work moves forth in the spirit world.

stefanie | 1:46 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

recuerdo su ï¿½ltimo discurso,aprendi mucho de ï¿½l, es un hombre maravilloso,un gran ejemplo para todos,Dios lo bendiga, oramos por su familia,gracias por todas sus enseï¿½anzas Presidente Faust, le amamos.

Michael Bolingbroke | 1:46 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

I loved President Faust. I will always remember how sad he felt about not filling the wood box for his Grandmother Mary. He said: "I feel ashamed of myself and have regretted my omission for all of my life. I hope someday to ask for her forgiveness." I know they have embraced and she has forgiven him. I will miss this great man.

Craig Rollins | 1:54 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

Our family has known the Fausts for over 40 years. They are the salt of the earth. We love them and our hearts and prayers are with them.

Glen Larson - Springfield, MO | 1:54 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

President Faust was a wonderful gracious caring leader, always concerned about people. I recall working with him on a Conference held in Miami, Florida where he presided. He personally asked me for a list of people to thank who put the meeting together. He had a great love for the Latin people who understood their needs. Always praising and kind to bring out the best in people. It seems like yesterday 1978 he become an Apostle and Special Witness for the Lord, his clarion testimony will be greatly missed. The last Single Adult Fireside he gave a remarkable address, down to earth and humble inspite of his mortal weaknesses, he lifted all Spirituallly even when not able to physically to do the lifting.

Aaron and Sara LuBean family | 1:58 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with President Faust's family at this time. He was a wonderful example and will be greatly missed.

Teresa Matsui | 2:00 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

President Faust will be truly missed here. His teachings and the Love reflected in all that he has done as well as in the music lyrics to the Song "This is the Christ" His testimony has touched so many of us through that song. What a powerful and yet, loving message he has left and shared with us all- I hope to be such a great person as he is. God Bless President James E. Faust.

Kristie Rudd Liston | 2:04 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

My father died about 6 weeks ago. President Faust, even though he was very ill, sent a letter of sympathy to our family. We will always cherish the words of comfort he gave us.
He was a great friend and my kids remember eating Jello with him on my parents patio....
He was a wonderful example to me and my children.

Francisco de Assis Souza | 2:07 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

Quando o Presidente Faust serviu como missionï¿½rio de tempo integral ele lanï¿½ou alicerces sï¿½lidos do evangelho em Curitiba. Depois disso, manteve sempre seu carinho especial pelo povo de nossa cidade. Sentiremos muito a falta do Presidente Faust na dedicaï¿½ï¿½o do templo que estï¿½ sendo construï¿½do em Curitiba.

Brian H. | 2:08 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

Thank you for your life, President Faust. You will be missed. Your words and teachings are an indelible and integral part of all that this Church and its work means to me. I have not known the Church without your leadership. Thank you for always, through your words and example, pointing me to the Savior. I suppose the best way to offer my appreciation is to continue to carry the work of the Church forward in my own little corner of this beautiful world. Adieu.

Brian H. | 2:14 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

Thank you for your life, President Faust. You will be missed. Your words and teachings are an indelible and integral part of all that this Church and its work means to me. I have not known the Church without your leadership. Thank you for always, through your words and example, pointing me to the Savior. I suppose the best way to offer my appreciation is to continue to carry the work of the Church forward in my own little corner of this beautiful world. Adieu.

Steven Jay Whited | 2:14 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

From the Ogden Utah Whiteds we send our love and appreciation for the life and teachings of President Faust. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and with the family of mankind. What a tremendous loss for all of humanity. The words of the hymn keeping ringing in our ears this day "Come let us Anew" with heavy hearts at his passing. The world should stand still and take notice of this day. God be with you until we meet again President Faust.

Widenmann Family | 2:15 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

Our hearts and prayers go out to the Faust family. Though a sad occasion for all of us, how indescribably joyous must be the reunion on the other side of the veil, and how blessed must he feel as he meets with Him Whom he served so faithfully throughout his life.

Wendy | 2:15 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

President Faust will be truly missed. My heart and prayers go out to the family. Happy reunions await.

Bishop Michael Simpson | 2:17 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

Elder Faust married my parents in the Salt Lake temple and his brother Gus Faust was my bishop in the Murray 24th Ward. Pres Faust truely set a Christ-like example of honor, pure faith, and integrity.

Steven Jay Whited | 2:18 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

From the Ogden Utah Whiteds we send our love and appreciation for the life and teachings of President Faust. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and with the family of mankind. What a tremendous loss for all of humanity. The words of the hymn keeping ringing in our ears this day "Come let us Anew" with heavy hearts at his passing. The world should stand still and take notice of this day. God be with you until we meet again President Faust.

Monica Vasquez Salgado | 2:21 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

I am really suffering his death. He was a wise humble man of God and his words have been a balm for my soul.

Sharon Vasicek | 2:25 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

Having never met Pres. Faust, why would I feel a deep sense of loss?
Because I won't be hearing him at General Conferences, which I have grown to appreciate these many years he has served. I distinctly remember the resonance of Spirit I felt when he was called to serve as an apostle. I feel comforted there will be voices in his place, but none quite like his. I deeply appreciate his poise, his emotional depth, intelligence, humilty and appropriate judgment. I will review his talks just to continue feeling his particular witness of the Spirit. God is great, God is gracious for it is He who sent us James Faust. To the Fausts, my condolances.

Renee W. F. | 2:28 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

Having grown up in the Ward and Stake with Pres. Faust as our Stake President we all loved and adored him for his kindness, strong testimony and service. We loved his family. I have often thought that if critics could see the respect and adoration of our church leaders towards their sweet wifes there is no way they could question the important role of women as viewed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and its leadership and by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Pres. Faust revered his dear wife Ruth and loved his family. His love extended to all he came in contact with. What a wonderful surprise when he phoned my work after a hospital stay to thank the leaders and I happened to be the only one available - it was a tender and endearing chat. We will see him again in the hereafter.

paula lopez | 2:38 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007

thank you, brother faust for everything that made for us we will always remind him.
we love him

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