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President James E. Faust dies at age 87
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BYU Jerusalem Center students | 4:19 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
His family and friends are in our prayers. President Faust was a truly great man
and may he rest in peace in the presence of the Lord forever.
James Meyer | 4:26 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
We love you and will miss you Brother Faust.
J Berg | 4:35 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Great man and leader, and very well written article to support him. Thank you
Deseret News for posting the story so early. I live in Zurich, Switzerland and
it's great to get news during my day hours.
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Sister Carole Turner | 4:42 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
President Faust has been a great example of love and kindness to me. I am a
senior sister missionary in Melbourne West Australia Mission. My heart goes out
to President Faust's family and I pray God's peace be with them.
Steve Romero | 4:52 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
I never met President Faust in Person, but he has been a great influence in my
life. May God bless his family. We have lost a great leader.
Anonymous | 4:54 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Thank you, President Faust, for your testimonies, your service, your example,
and your love. We will always remember you and hopefully be able to meet you
after this life.
Terry | 5:13 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Every time I listened to President Faust or read something he had written, his
manner exuded patience and kindness. Whatever feelings I may have had at the
time, I always felt peaceful and was lifted up after hearing him. I will miss
his calming influence.
DeLene Mortensen | 5:18 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
He is a wonderful example and friend to all he met. My prayers are with his
family at this time. May Heavenly Father bless you through this rough time.
Travis | 5:24 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
I always loved to hear him speak. I will miss his conference talks. "God be
with you till we meet again"
Dan | 5:33 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
This was really sad news though we have been able to see that president Faust
was getting older and weaker lately. President Faust was indeed a good example
and I will miss listening to him and even interperet his talks to Norwegian
during General Conferences.
My thoughts and prayers goes to his family at this time!
My thoughts and prayers goes to his family at this time!
William Brandeberry | 5:36 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
What a blessing and example he is for me and my family. His exemplary life now
stands as a standard to follow as I complete my mortal journey. Thank you
President Faust.
Christensen Family | 5:36 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
We will miss you Brother Faust, a true example of humility. May Heavenly Father
bless you as you continue your journey.
Sister Anita Davis | 5:36 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
We've never met President Faust in person, but that does not mean than we
can't love and respect him and count him a great blessing in our lives. We
have listened with interest and real intent as he has taught all of us through
the years. We hope we can live as he taught.
(Writing from the New Hampshire Manchester Mission)
(Writing from the New Hampshire Manchester Mission)
Camille Protti | 5:37 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Pres. Fauset was always a great example to everyone. Our prayers are with you at
this time. I will miss hearing him speak at Conference. I always loved to hear
his testimony of the Savior and the gospel.
John - Tucson | 5:46 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Sad day for many. Blessings to his family. But, a great day for him because we
all know where he is. May we all live our lives in such as a way so as to
reflect his.
NavyMom | 5:47 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
I have always loved this strong and tender leader. We will all miss him and
truly, the world is a little more empty for us all. But what joy for him and
truly, his wonderful wife, family, and his Brethren will be our family's
prayers! We are so grateful for his constant service.
Sean Wilhelm | 5:48 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
I wish all the best to President Faust's family. He is a great man. The
most important thing he did was what he did with his family. My love goes out
to his family.
Gail | 5:49 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
President Faust's current Ensign article was used as the lesson for our
Relief Society in Canton CT Sunday. He was truly a Man of God and will be
missed by all of us, especially President Hinckley and President Monson. My
thoughts and prayers are will his family and his fellow Apostles.
Mario Costa | 5:52 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Presidente Faust teve uma import�ncia
inestim�vel na hist�ria da Igreja no
Brasil, especialmente em Curitiba. Seu amor e exemplo
ficar�o marcados para sempre em nossas vidas.Sentiremos
muito a sua falta.
Barbara Blackburn | 5:57 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
My Thoughts and Prayers are with President Faust's family. I love President
Faust and will always remember his kindness and patience. I have always loved
listening to him at Conference time because I learn and love so much. I too am
grateful for his testimony, his service and his great example.
Tyler | 5:58 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
always an inspiration.
Keith W. Lewis | 6:03 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
What a great loss, He was a wonderful example to us all. I will always cherish
his council to us, and the Love he showed to all. May Our heavenly Father spirit
bring peace to the family.
Homero Amato - S�o Paulo - Bra | 6:09 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
O exemplo de Pres. Faust em seguir fielmente o Senhor Jesus Cristo
ficar� eternamente marcado em minha vida.
Tony Kaku | 6:15 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
President Faust was agreat man.He organized the Cape Coast Ghana Stake in 1991
and I can still remember most of the things he told us at that conference.We
will miss him.We wish Heavenly Father's peace to be with his family at this
time.
CHRISTINE A BRADBURY | 6:22 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Enter commentON BEHALF OF THE WHALLEY FAMILY AND MYSELF WE WISH TO OFFER OUR
THANKS TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE FAUST FAMILY FOR THE EARTHLY MINISTRY OF A VERY
SENSITIVE AND SPIRITUAL LEADER IN PRESIDENT JAMES E FAUST AND SEND OUR PRAYERS,
LOVE AND SUPPORT TO SISTER FAUST AND FAMILY THAT THEY WILL BE COMFORTED BY THE
HOLY GHOST AS THE SCRIPTURES PROMISE. PRESIDENT FAUST'S APRIL 2007 GEN CONF
TALK WAS VERY INSPIRATIONAL AND WAS OUR CHOICE FOR OUR MAY 2007 VISITING
TEACHING MESSAGE BUT MY FAVOURITE PRESIDENT FAUST STORY WAS THE ONE PRESIDENT
HINCKLEY TOLD CONCERNING THE WIDTH OF PRESIDENT FAUST'S SMILE WHEN
HE'D PAID OFF HIS MORTGAGE, WHICH WAS QUOTED IN OUR ASHTON 1ST WARD'S
5TH SUNDAY RS MEEETING ON SUN 29 JULY 2007.
W.B. Carver - Texas | 6:23 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Pres. Faust was well spoken and a terrific writer. He has inspired me over the
years with his frank yet loving admonitions to do better. He literally wore his
life out in the service of the Lord. The world is a little worse off today
because of his passing.
I am grateful to have received council and a witness from someone who knew. Thank you, Pres. James E. Faust.
I am grateful to have received council and a witness from someone who knew. Thank you, Pres. James E. Faust.
Anon. | 6:24 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
I love you and will miss you Uncle Jim. Thank you for always being so gracious
and kind towards all of us in your extended family. You always seemed to make
time. You always seemed to have just the right thing to say.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and all who loved President Faust.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and all who loved President Faust.
Leo Ball | 6:28 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
President Faust was a warm, wonderful, and spiritual giant among men. Our
thoughts and prayers are with his loving family (especially his daughter,
Lisa-our dear friend.) We will miss President Faust.
Jeff Raisor | 6:30 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
What a faithful servant of the Lord. WE will miss him, but always remember the
teacgings and spirit he brought to us all. Well done President Faust.
Mike McClure | 6:32 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
In 1973, after a mission meeting, Elder Faust visited several missionaries in
Sao Paulo, Brazil who were sick in bed with hepatitis, of which I was one. He
knew how we felt, because he had been likewise afflicted when he was a
missionary in Brazil before WWII. I met him one more time after my mission in a
stake conference in Kingsport Tennessee almost a decade later. He clearly
remembered me and smilingly said, "Elder McClure, you sure were
yellow." I will always treasure both visits!
CARLOS GOES | 6:32 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Um homem realmente que vivia tudo aquilo que ensinava, foi um grande exemplo
para n�s aqui do Brasil, sentiremos a sua falta, mas
entendemos o proposito.
Herb & Elizabeth Roggermeier | 6:33 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
What a sweet, kind and gentle man. A true example of what a servant of the Lord
should be like. We will miss his uplifting kind spirit.
Our prayers are with his family and friends.
Our prayers are with his family and friends.
Ed Comer | 6:35 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
I have so much enjoyed reading President Faust's messages in the Ensign.
His deep spirituality was a true strength to me. He was truly Christlike in his
humility and his love for others. I will miss him.
Jeff Chapman | 6:36 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Ten years ago Pres. Faust paused on Main Street during a Saturday A.M. walk to
shake hands with my young daughter and speak encouraging words. What a good and
kind and gentle man. We've been blessed by President Faust
Will Knappen | 6:36 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
We are sad to say goodbye but happy that your home.
Ron Judson | 6:37 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Best wishes to a family whose Patriarch has led a most exemplary life and left a
permanent mark of love and devoted service to his country, to his family, and to
God.
Ed Comer | 6:37 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
I have so much enjoyed reading President Faust's messages in the Ensign.
His deep spirituality was a true strength to me. He was truly Christlike in his
humility and his love for others. I will miss him.
Leo Ball | 6:43 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
President Faust was a warm, wonderful, and spiritual giant among men. Our
thoughts and prayers are with his loving family (especially his daughter,
Lisa-our dear friend.) We will miss President Faust.
Jay Leak | 6:46 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
President Faust was our stake president and worked side by side with my father
and me in building our chapel. I was always honored to know him and his family.
Clinton Papenfuss | 6:52 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
The Papenfuss Family will miss the wise advise that President Faust offers in
his talkes at General Conference. He will be missed by the whole Church and
welcomed into the loving arms of our elder Brother Jesus Christ.
Larry Wahrer | 6:56 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
A great leader of great faith has left us with his testimony and example of
true Christian, Christlike love, leadership. He will be greatly missed and
forever not forgotten. May we always be greatful for such great leaders of
righteousness. May the Lord bless his family.
Juliana Pereira | 6:59 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Obrigada por tudo que me ensinou , pelas muitas vezes em que parece que sabia
meu problemas , por me ajudar sem precisar ter algo em troca , por me fazer
sentir amada , te amo Irm�o Faust , sempre lembrarei do
Senhor , Diz Para o Pai Celestial que eu estarei junto de vcs algum dia.
Bambi | 6:59 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
President Faust was a very sweet & kind person. I loved to listen to him at
General Conference & to read his inspiring words in the Ensign. He was an
example we all need to follow. When he would enter a room the spirit was so
strong. His love & tenderness that he had for his sweet wife was really
inspiring. Our love & prayers go out to his sweet wife & family &
friends.
Anonymous | 7:00 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
We in Africa West Area loved him so much.
From Virginia | 7:07 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and to the members of the Church.
We will miss his kind words at General Conference, but will always remember them
in our hearts. He was truly a great man.
Jeanette Nelson | 7:07 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
President Faust was such a kindly grandfatherly man. My family will sorely miss
him. His talk on Forgiveness this past conference was one my favorite talks
ever given in General Conference.
Joel and Joyce Gardner | 7:12 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
President Faust's life was a wonderful example for everyone. He was
exceptional in every aspect of his life especially in relationship to his
family. He is a hero to the members of the Church here in Canada. We love you
Aunt Ruth.
Anonymous | 7:20 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
I remember him coming to a regional conference when I was 13 at Jerome High
School. Sweet manand heard him and President Hunter told Lawyer jokes. A sweet
reunion up there now. I wonder who his replacement will be once funeral is
over. His great work of course continues on the other side of the veil and the
caravan will move on over here.
Natalie | 7:40 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
What a Wonderful Man. He will be missed!
Marcos Uboldi | 7:50 a.m. Aug. 10, 2007
I once met President Faust on the corner of South Temple and State Street. At
the time I had a goatee. I said Hello to him and he said hello back. Then he
grabbed my chin and asked me when I was going to shave!!! We have truly lost a
great leader and disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ. He will be truly missed. Our
prayers are with his beloved wife and family at at this time.
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