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LDS missionary dies in England

She lives on and is likely doing the same work. She merely received a unique transfer to serve in another location. Instead of being reassigned to Manchester, she was called to the Spirit World. My condolences to the family. You will see her again!

Just a transfer --- Our belief in missionary work beyond the veil is unique, but I fullY believe that is what Lindsey will be doing in the Spirit World. I also send condolences to her family. May you find comfort knowing that you will see her again.

Afterthought --- I looked at both photos, and she was a beautiful young woman who died in the service of the Lord. Her work will continue there, giving those in the Spirit world who are waiting to hear about the Gospel of Jesus Christ---who did not have that chance in mortality---will be blessed as they choose to accept the message. My heart goes out to Lindsey's family, who will also be blessed for her efforts.

Another missionary dies and she's canonized by the Utah public. It is sad that she has passed on, but if we were in another state we would not have heard a thing about this. Utah, you are weird, not peculiar.

Not only was Lindsey beautiful- her spirit radiates in her pictures.
She probably was "transfered "not only because she was needed on the other side, but perhaps too because she was just to darn good for this world.

I send my sincere condolences to her family and friends. God bless and keep you. May you feel Lindsey near you as you complete your mission here on earth. May you have peace and be able to rejoice in her life.

C.H., even if she had been ugly everyone would still love her just as much. I don't see how her being beautiful makes her death worse.

Dear utwingnut,
Not so. I have lived in two states where missionaries from local communities have died and the local press provided significant coverage of their deaths and the reason they were on a mission.

Lighten up a bit.

utwingnut,

Can't Utah be interested in what it's interested in? You sound biased like there's something wrong with Utah.

Your comment that we would not have heard a thing about this had it not been in Utah is wrong, and is offensive to both Utahns and non-Utahns alike. Someone that dies while performing service, whether it be for their Church or for another service group is honored by all people, whether they agree or not. It is terribly sad, and she deserves and would receive deservedly supreme accolades and honors for giving her life in pursuit of something she obviously cares about. Like I said, it demeans all by saying that such a sacrifice would not be honored regardless of the service in which the sacrifice is given.

We heard about it in Texas too.

What is wrong with you? Why do you even take the time to read these articles and respond? We're not in another state, we are in Utah. Don't read the D-News if you don't want to read articles about the LDS culture. Many Utahns are weird and there is nothing wrong with that. However, there is something wrong with people like you who are so annoyed with everything we do. You seriously need a life or counseling.

utwingnut, you lack understanding of our culture and beliefs. Lindsey was about her Father's business and He called her home. Yes, we believe in life after death; in the Plan of Salvation. Receiving news coverage over this in Utah is what defines us as a community. Perhaps you have forgotten that Utah was settled by Mormons and as such, the culture is entrenched in the fabric of the state. This missionary was not canonized, she was remembered for her exemplary, selfless life. My condolences to the family. God bless you all in your hour of grief and may He give you comfort and peace.

You're the one that's different this time utwingnut.

stay classy buddy.

More sad than the death of this wonderful young lady are your unfortunate comments that desecrate her memory.

First of all utwingnut, there is a time and place to post rude comments, most people have the common sense as to not cross that line. You are totally out of line to make an attack post in a LDS based news paper about a young woman who died. With that being said, I first want to offer her family my sympathy and tell them how sorry I am for this time of separation. I hope that their hearts will be comforted. The year before my husband died, he was 37, his nephew was going on a mission, my husband was close to being bed ridden, he told my nephew that while he was preparing to go on a two year mission, my husband was going on a permanent mission. My husband responded to the call as a young man, but had to come home early, due to his disease, so he was very much looking forward to responding to this next call. I do not doubt that this young lady is touching many hearts and blessing many people.

utwingnut = tasteless.

To utwingnut:

No, you would not have heard about this in another state where the population is not so predominantly LDS. But if the girl were a young Catholic nun, and you lived in a predominantly Catholic community (as the one where I grew up), it would make news there. In fact, the Catholic church was prominently involved in the community and the news all my life. And you know what, I was NEVER offended or irritated about it because I just accepted that a majority of the population found it newsworthy. I also appreciated all the fine contributions that the Catholics made to my community, and it never once occurred to me to get irritated, offended, outraged over the fact that -- shock! -- the community bowed to the wishes of the predominant religion there. Heck, I ate fish every Friday in PUBLIC schools because Catholics couldn't eat meat on Fridays then! And I looked at it as a weekly treat -- not an offensive, "in your face", "shoving down your throat" their religion. Why can't others who CHOOSE to live here in Utah understand that one simple concept? Majority rules in a democratic society.

utwingnut.......you didn't have to read the article or respond. Let me try to educate you. Salt Lake City is the home of the LDS Church which sends our your young men and women to preach what they believe is true. When one dies, we care. If you don't, so be it.

What have you done recently that is beyond yourself?

It is news here in Utah since it happens so rarely. Unfortunately and ironically twice this week with the death of a senior couple sister missionary in an auto accident in the Kirtland mission.

Imagine 50,000+ 19-20 years olds scattered in many places around the globe. Without the protection of the Lord-there would be hundreds of deaths annually in any other similar sized group of young men and women. No doubt they are watched over and protected.

May the Lord continue to bless Lindsey as she continues her mission as well as the entire Spjute family. What a wonderful blessing to have the gospel and knowledge of the Plan of Salvation in our lives.

Steve