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jennifer | 8:08 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
What a remarkable servant of kindness, justice for all people, and true
Christian behavior. How lucky we all are to know of such a man!
Steve Kjaerbye | 8:18 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Brother Faust will be missed, thank you for your faithful service to the
Lord.
Jim H | 8:22 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
To use the words of another, "A mighty oak has fallen." He leaves
behind a list of accomplishemnts and traits worthy of emulation.
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E | 8:32 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Here was a wonderful, caring person that led a full and blessed. Our thoughts
and prayers go out to his family.
Thank you for your lifetime service and many lessons taught.
Sincerely,
E
Thank you for your lifetime service and many lessons taught.
Sincerely,
E
Chuck B | 8:47 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
What a marvelous life of service! I always looked forward to hearing Bro.
Faust's remarks in conference meetings. He had a grand sense of humor and
was right on target for many of his observations of life today. I will miss
him...
Chris | 8:48 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
I have always found it amazing since becomming a member of the LDS Church, that
I could love men I have never met. President Foust was a man I have come to love
and admire over the years and I feel a sense of loss at his passing.
May the Lord bless his family during this time.
May the Lord bless his family during this time.
g.v. | 8:55 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
A library has burnt down today, in the fact of all the knowledge you've had
that you have so freely and willingly given to the world. Thank you for your
dedication and love to the world. Sister Faust our thoughts and prayers are with
you at this time.G.V.
Steve Eliason | 9:04 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
You could feel his sincerity and faith as he addressed members of the church.
Craig Meiners | 9:05 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
I was honored to meet him and shake his hand. He brought such a wonderful
spirit to my mission and his testimony was one of the most powerful I ever heard
and I still remember it well.
What a wonderful leader.
What a wonderful leader.
Harmony | 9:16 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
President Faust has always been a wonderful example of true Christlike love. His
sweet way of sharing his wealth of knowledge with the world has always touched
my heart and the hearts of my children. We will miss him greatly and look
forward to meeting him in the world to come. Our prayers are with Sister Faust
and your family at this time.
McJ | 9:38 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
We will all miss Pres. Faust. He was a good, caring man, but I am sure that the
Lord has a greater need for his work on the other side of the veil at this time.
The Faust family is in my prayers.
ManuelRodriguez Jr | 9:38 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
My family and I were saddened to learn about President Faust's passing.
However, the wonderful knowledge we have of Heavenly Father's plan has
lifted our spirits because we know we will see him again. We will also see all
of our loved ones and the many other great leaders who have passed to receive
their place in the eternities. How we enjoyed to hear his wonderful messages
during conference and will be greatly missed.
LDS Democrat | 9:49 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
My favorite LDS Democrat has died today. He was a great example of christlike
love and he will be sorely missed.
Adam Lee | 9:55 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
My fondest aloha to the Family of President Faust. His conference talks will be
forever engrained upon my testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ. I am a better
man and father because of his teachings, his testimony, and his example.
kaylee mcewan | 9:58 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
I will miss Pres. Faust. He is such a sweet man and was an inspiration to many
and an example to all. I enjoyed hearing him speak at conference and he will be
greatly missed.
Brett | 10:08 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
President Faust is an excellent example of courage and discipline. His voice
was filled with love when he spoke about his lovely wife. May God be with the
Faust family.
Brett | 10:09 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
President Faust is an excellent example of courage and discipline. His voice
was filled with love when he spoke about his lovely wife. May God be with the
Faust family.
Norma | 10:15 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy's and paryers go out to the entire Faust family and
especially to his sweet wife at this time of great sorrow in their lives...the
Lord has truly blessed us all with a great spirit in President Faust and he will
be greatly missed.
Brett | 10:21 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
President Faust is an excellent example of courage and discipline. His voice
was filled with love when he spoke about his lovely wife. May God be with the
Faust family.
d.k | 10:24 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Thank you to a man that gave so much with a lot of love.
PRC | 10:46 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
I join with those who have been blessed by Pres. James E. Faust. What a
tremendous individual and one who showed the love of God in word and deed. I
will miss his kindness, his smile and his inspiring words and deeds. I express
sympathy to his family and to all who mourn his passing.
Debby Wanlass | 10:53 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
I still remembering being in the Tabernacle the day he was put in the Quorum of
the Twelve. That was a great day for me as an 18 year old. I will miss him
greatly.
PRC | 10:54 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
I join with those who have been blessed by Pres. James E. Faust. What a
tremendous individual and one who showed the love of God in word and deed. I
will miss his kindness, his smile and his inspiring words and deeds. I express
sympathy to his family and to all who mourn his passing.
NAM | 11:00 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
what a wonderful,and righteous man, who served our Savior with love,and passion.
we as members of this Church loved him, and we will miss him. We are so thankful
for the time he was here and all that he did.my love and condolences to him
family.
NAM | 11:02 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
what a wonderful,and righteous man, who served our Savior with love,and passion.
we as members of this Church loved him, and we will miss him. We are so thankful
for the time he was here and all that he did.my love and condolences to his
family.
M Burnett | 11:03 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Siter Faust and family thank you for sharing this most wonderful man with all of
us. He was an shining example of the Pure Love of Christ. Our love and prayers
go out to you. He will be greatly missed.
Brett | 11:10 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
President Faust is an excellent example of courage and discipline. His voice
was filled with love when he spoke about his lovely wife. May God be with the
Faust family.
Pat Hicks 10:07 AM Aug. 10, 2007 | 11:14 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
My heart and prayers go out to all of Elder Faust's family and friends.. He
set such a wonderful example in his devotion, love and service to Heavenly
Father and our Savior. He will be greatly missed.
CjbS | 11:25 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Thanks to a Father in Heaven for allowing this special spirit to lead and guide
us. I am grateful to the Faust family for sharing their husband and father with
us. He is a remarkable man whose love and faith has sustained me many times
through his words in general conference. He will be missed. In the words of a
favorite hymn:"God be with you til we meet again!"
Marsha | 11:30 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Our family is sending all of our love and appreciation for all of the years that
you have shared such a loving man with the world. Our oldest son just left for
Sao Paulo and will strive to share the love that Pres. Faust exemplified to the
world
Jose Benjamim Puerta | 11:35 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Sister Faust we!re so sad about Dear Elder Faust. He was an excellent example
for me and Diva. Diva and I wll miss him. Elder Faust and you will be in our
hearts forever.
Michael | 11:36 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
I always looked forward to Pres. Foust's talks at conference. What an
example of love and tenderness! He is a true man of faith and a compassion and
will be truly missed. I hope to emulate so many of his qualities. My thoughts
and prayers go out to those in the Foust family who are mourning his passing.
David J. Bennion | 11:52 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
I have enjoyed his comments published by J. Rueben Clark Law School on ethics.
His personal warmth and wisdom filled all of us at a mission presidents'
conference where he presided in Geneva about 1980. He told me I would be a
better lawyer because of our experience serving on a mission. Since that time I
have read with interest and appreciation every talk he has given. He is full of
kindness and wisdom and vision. His advice to lawyers and law students
demonstrates all three. I am thankful for knowning such a good man as President
Faust.
Rem | 11:53 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Good man. If all were more like him, the world would be a much better place.
RIP.
Anonymous | 12:05 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Eu amo Elder Faust e pelo grande maravilhoso trabalho que ele fez in Brazil
while hi was on a mission there His talks has captured my attention when
recently hi talked to the yung single adults.
And he quoted no Matter what you do DO the best as you can, there was a man that worked in a cemitery and his job was to clean the graves,water the flowers dig weeds etc... and the man said my job is not an important job for a lot of people I don't make a lot of money but I like to do it the best as I can and make sure it looks nice. Elder Faust said the man had a great love for what hi was doing and respect for those who had gone before us. That reminds me some of my mother teaching and for whom I've cared until she pass the way in Brazil. Now I care for those who are elderly here in America every time I'm with one of the elderly I remenber of what Elder Faust said Its not a matter of how great and important is your job to others but how great and important is to you and how you execute them!
When I was in Brazil a few years ago Elder Faust and his lovelly wife came to speak at the time my mother had just died just a few months while in the congregation I was so comforted by his talk than I was going to a depressing time of life I was only 18 years old I took care of my mother since I was 12 years till my 18th after his talking Sister Ruth Faust came down to where I was and gave me a big hug a big kiss so did Elder Faust I will always remenber of the love and comfort I recived at the Day that I was experiencing a very very difficult time in my life when just recently I had lost a loved one in Sao Paulo Brazil I love Elder Faust and his wife and wonderful service hi did in Brazil. loves Luciana ...
And he quoted no Matter what you do DO the best as you can, there was a man that worked in a cemitery and his job was to clean the graves,water the flowers dig weeds etc... and the man said my job is not an important job for a lot of people I don't make a lot of money but I like to do it the best as I can and make sure it looks nice. Elder Faust said the man had a great love for what hi was doing and respect for those who had gone before us. That reminds me some of my mother teaching and for whom I've cared until she pass the way in Brazil. Now I care for those who are elderly here in America every time I'm with one of the elderly I remenber of what Elder Faust said Its not a matter of how great and important is your job to others but how great and important is to you and how you execute them!
When I was in Brazil a few years ago Elder Faust and his lovelly wife came to speak at the time my mother had just died just a few months while in the congregation I was so comforted by his talk than I was going to a depressing time of life I was only 18 years old I took care of my mother since I was 12 years till my 18th after his talking Sister Ruth Faust came down to where I was and gave me a big hug a big kiss so did Elder Faust I will always remenber of the love and comfort I recived at the Day that I was experiencing a very very difficult time in my life when just recently I had lost a loved one in Sao Paulo Brazil I love Elder Faust and his wife and wonderful service hi did in Brazil. loves Luciana ...
The Cutler Family | 12:16 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007
President Faust was an inspiration to all of us. We loved his gentle ways and
great humor. He was a great teacher and we loved listening to him at
conference. We will miss him as all who knew and loved him will. What a
wonderful reunion he will have as he arrives in Heaven and will be put to work
immediately, we're sure with a great task to help others. We loved you
President Faust--what a great man you are and continue to be. Heavenly Father
will bless you for all of your enduring and endearing works.
Michael | 12:28 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007
I will never forget then Elder Faust's visit to Porto Alegre, Brazil during
my mission there. The people were so appreciative when he testified of the
truth in Portuguese. It was a hot, muggy and filled to capacity
auditorium...but he made it wonderful as he filled the room with his spirit of
kindness and love. You will be sorely missed! Thank you for your service.
Lord bless you!
Anonymous | 12:32 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Hosting President and Sister Faust and their family at the historical sites was
one of the highlites of our ministry there.He was so kind and humorous and
caring for his sweet wife.
Jerry & JoAn Hess former directors
Jerry & JoAn Hess former directors
Jodie Barrus | 12:39 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007
President Faust was one of a kind....a giant among men.
California Saint | 12:49 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Well done Good Brother, Well done.
Earl Makin | 1:03 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Great human. Great loss.
Bishop Crapo | 1:48 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007
One word can describe this great man... EXAMPLE.
Frederick Phillips | 1:57 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007
I've never met him in person, but I've felt the spirit within him. He
was a very tender hearted spirit, and I will mourn for his loss. I know the Lord
must need him more then we do. He was a truly great spirit.
Jason | 1:59 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007
He was a beautiful man and an example to me. Thank God for Pres. Faust
Jedd Church | 2:19 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007
I am going to miss President Faust. I have loved listening to him talk at
General Conference
Grateful Saint | 3:26 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Humility and purity radiated from President Faust's eyes. Well done, thou
good and faithful servant!
Joseph Nothere | 3:37 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Wonderful servant of The Lord, living example of the gospel in words and deeds,
may he repose in peace
Steve Reid | 4:20 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007
I will always remember the feeling of peace and power of his testimony when he
blessed members at regional conference in Ft. worth Texas.
moroni suaste | 4:23 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007
i`m going to miss president faust, he is one of the noblest sons of our father
in heaven, and a really good axample of the gospel of jesus christ, he is
unique,, may repose in peace
from valladolid, yucatan, mexico
from valladolid, yucatan, mexico
Gary S. | 5:33 p.m. Aug. 10, 2007
How can one not shed tears at the loss of such a great friend. Even knowing the
plan of salvation, one is saddened by the loss of such a great man. I will miss
him.
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