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See more ideas about Stevenson, The church of jesus christ, Gary. Nov 4, 2016 - Explore Suzanne Hess's board "Gary E. Stevenson" on Pinterest. There was so much we learned about the goodness of humanity.”. He was good friend of my BIL, Jim Showalter. Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve invites listeners to 'consider the condition' of their spiritual hearts, during the First Presidency's Christmas Devotional on Dec. 2. Please allow 24 hours for your entry to be reviewed for appropriate content. At the time of his call to the Twelve, he had been serving as the Presiding Bishop of the Church since April 2012. Stevenson was appointed to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in October 2015. Gary was a good friend and will be missed. He loved his family and was good to everyone. We always requested him to service our home. Despite his busy work schedule, he put the Lord first as he served as a bishop and in a stake presidency. Luckily for me I ran into Gary on a job late this winter. Gary was a great guy and a super great friend. Gary E. Stevenson cofounded and served as the president of an exercise equipment manufacturing company. As a young missionary, he served for two years in the Japan Fukuoka Mission. Gary E. Stevenson. No one could tell that story the way he did. One of the nicest people I have ever met. He was born in Peoria on September 16, 1947 to Edward and Fern (Schertz) Stevenson. Gary Stevenson's Reputation Profile. 14 (15 July 1894): 444. They have four sons. Since that time, Elder Stevenson has drawn comfort from a scripture from the Doctrine and Covenants: “And whoso receiveth you, there I will be also, for I will go before your face. Gary Evan Stevenson (born August 6, 1955) is an American religious leader and former businessman who is a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). My prayers to all of you. I think that’s been a great preparation, and something that really blessed us.”, More than nine years of Elder Stevenson’s life have been spent living in Asia. He truly will be missed. 256.4k Followers, 24 Following, 27 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Gary E. Stevenson (@garyestevenson) “Missionaries develop a love for the people and the place.” Later, he would return to Asia many times on business, and then served as the mission president of the Japan Nagoya Mission (2004-2007) and as Area President of the Church’s Asia North Area (2008–2012). He would always tease me . He and Lesa Jean Higley married in 1979. He served previously as the church's Presiding Bishop and was the fourteenth man to s It was not something that I had expected.”. Gary Stevenson, 65 Dover, DE. “It’s really my second home,” he said. I am so sorry! Will miss seeing him coming in he Barber Show. When (then) Presiding Bishop Gary E. Stevenson received a telephone call from the Office of the First Presidency, he thought “I knew it!”, and was certain he was being informed that one of his counselors would be called to fill one of the vacancies in the Church’s Quorum of Twelve Apostles. Skiing, snowboarding, hiking, and other outdoor activities are at the heart of every family gathering. Elder Gary E. Stevenson and his wife, Lesa. He served previously as the church's Presiding Bishop and was the fourteenth man to serve in that position. Pre-recorded in preparation for this announcement. And then making certain that you take care of yourself as well? Elder Gary E. Stevenson was sustained a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on Oct. 3, 2015. I met Gary over 40 years ago through Ducks Unlimited an worked on many banquets with him. Official Facebook page for Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Elder Gary E. Stevenson was called to serve as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on October 3, 2015. “I’m very, very comfortable in Asia.”. Gary E. Stevenson Gary E. Stevenson was sustained to serve as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on October 3, 2015. See the complete list of abbreviations here Gary E. Stevenson, member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, delivered this Campus Education Week address on August 20, 2019. If there were people that were needy, this was them.” He described it as a sacred privilege to be able to “go and minister, and bless, and organize assistance. He was so funny and would keep everyone laughing. Boy did he have stories about them . I think his goal on this planet was to make everyone smile so Gary, everytime I think of you I will smile. It’s what faithful members of the Church do. Share Gary's life story with friends and family. Court Records found View. And to be able to see a response and to help shape a response. We had some great times together. I met Gary and his family through my daughter Michele, his neighbor. Peoria – Gary E. Stevenson, 72, of Peoria, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 in Peoria. Elder Stevenson provides details for a Phase 3 temple experience. Edward Stevenson, “In Early Days: The Home of My Boyhood,” Juvenile Instructor 29, no. Please accept my deepest condolences for all Gary's friends and family. He was called to be the 14th Presiding Bishop of the Church in April 2012 and has served in that capacity until his calling today. To see the destruction, to see the loss of life, to walk the streets and see it and feel it and be with people who were affected with family members that were gone. He was always smiling. Photo by Scott G Winterton, Deseret News. FREE Background Report. As a young man, Elder Stevenson served in the Japan Fukuoka Mission; he was president of the Japan Nagoya Mission, 2004-2007. Published in Peoria Journal Star from May 1 to May 3, 2020. Gary married JoAnn M. Curry on March 15, 1969 in Peoria, she survives. Gary was pleasant, witty and funny. In 1979, Weslo began selling wood-burning stoves under the Fire King brand. Joann and Family. He set a great example of how to be a true sportsman, by helping others, sharing funny stories, and just having fun at everything. Elder Gary E. Stevenson talks to the media during a press conference following the afternoon session of the 185th Semiannual General Conference Saturday, October 3, 2015. Lawsuits, Liens or Bankruptcies found on Gary's Background Report Criminal or Civil Court records found on Gary's Family, Friends, Neighbors, or Classmates View Details. What a neat guy he is. He will surely be missed. Elder Gary E. Stevenson, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, was raised in Cache Valley, Utah, USA. At the time of his call to the Twelve, he had been serving as the Presiding Bishop of the Church since April 2012. It won't be the same this duck season without seeing him there. To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our, Guest Book sponsored by Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I told him at least 3 times how good it was to see him again. He has served in numerous Church callings, which include president of the Japan Nagoya Mission, Presiding Bishop, and in the Quorum of the Seventy. He is … He had a great laugh. That was a manifestation of the Church of Jesus Christ filling one of its divinely appointed responsibilities of caring for the poor and needy. For Bishop Gary E. Stevenson and his wife, Lesa Stevenson, the Restoration of the gospel is not a mere moment from the past relegated to history books. Gary E. Stevenson PEORIA – Gary E. Stevenson, 72, of Peoria, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 in Peoria. The driver was watching tv, changing channels and going the wrong way down the street. Love and hugs. JoAnn, so very sorry to learn of your loss. Perhaps Gary and Bill can talk some hunting and fishing. I never will forget our trip to Chicago met up with Gary and Jo Anne and we split a cab ride. He was a child hood friend with my BIL Jim Showalter. “Balance was probably one of the great lessons. Believe me, I know the hole in your heart. Currently, he is the twelfth most senior apostle in the c… Condolences to the family. You th family, sorry about your loss . From his childhood in Cache Valley, Utah, Elder Stevenson has tried to seek wisdom from the Lord and to be diligent as he balanced his responsibilities as a husband, father, Church leader, and businessman. I was so sorry to see about Gary. When asked how this call had changed his plans for the future, Elder Stevenson spoke of this new role as simply an “extension of that commitment that was already in place. “I’ve often said that I feel like I was blessed to have a sense of the truthfulness of the gospel, really from my earliest memories, and something that instilled in me the desire, the duty to live the gospel, and every day, try to do that,” Elder Stevenson said as he described his life and how the Lord has tutored him and prepared him to serve as an Apostle. I recently wrote an article in the “Ensign” focused on how the return of the priesthood to the earth made possible the magnificent Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ (see … I first met Gary through his cousin Ed Ford, Jim DiDonato and myself would take Gary's dad duck hunting and Gary was always appreciative of that, but probably not as much as I was to be one of his band of brothers. That verse of scripture has been a pattern for the life of Elder Gary E. Stevenson, who was sustained on Saturday, October 3, 2015, as a member of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles. Those who live in the Lord do not say goodbye forever. You were a great person all ways their to help anyone that needed it you had a big heart.Thank you. My sincerest condolences to the Stevenson family. Gary Evan Stevenson (born August 6, 1955) is an American religious leader and former businessman who is a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Gary will be missed by all who knew him. Worked with Gary. Gary was neat guy. “It was a very sweet, short experience with the First Presidency. Sad to hear about Gary's passing. When I first joined Illini Lunkers Hunters Bass Club Gary was the one of the first ones to approach me and welcome me. 22 Profile Searches Follow. He has been a general authorityof the church since 2008. In 1977, Utah State University students Scott Watterson and Gary E. Stevenson founded Weslo, Inc., a company that imported Asian kitchen and tableware, along with marble products. Take care. The recently called Presiding Bishop points to that "seismic event" He was the nicest, friendliest and funny guy. Elder Gary E. Stevenson, sustained in October 2015 general conference as the 99th Apostle in the Church, was born in Ogden, Utah on August 6, 1955. 6,733 talking about this. Plant a tree to honor the memory of your loved one. He was one of the good and I am glad that I knew him. He was such a friendly person. Those are the challenges and the struggles that people face. We are a sorry to hear of your loss. What followed was “a knee-buckling moment for me,” he said. I will be on your right hand and on your left, and my Spirit shall be in your hearts, and mine angels round about you, to bear you up” (D&C 84:88). Gary was such a nice guy with a wonderful family. I pray Gods comfort and strength be with you and your family. Send your deepest condolences with fresh flowers. They were married in the Idaho Falls Temple in April of 1979 and have raised four sons, who filled their home with friends, food, and “constant activity.” As a family, the Stevensons enjoy spending time together in the outdoors. “That is the scripture he constantly quotes, and that’s how he has lived his life.”, The Living Christ: The Testimony of the Apostles, Read a biography of Elder Stevenson from the June 2016. What a great spirit God has called home. “We knew immediately that this portended to something really big somewhere on the island. It changes plans, but we’re [each] part of the Lord’s plan.” Sister Stevenson, in describing her companion of more than 36 years, quoted the following scripture: “Wherefore, be faithful; stand in the office which I have appointed unto you; succor the weak, lift up the hands which hang down, and strengthen the feeble knees” (D&C 81:5). Share to let others add their own memories and condolences. It began as a simple start-up with only him and two other friends, but grew into a highly successful firm that employed over 2,500 people. He was one of the nicest guys I ever knew. I will miss seeing Gary at Rice Lake. Instead, the Restoration is a vibrant, dynamic event that continues to impact, define, change and bless lives today. He has approached his life and Church service with a very simple philosophy: “Keeping the commandments brings blessings, and blessings bring happiness.”. I surly will mss him coming in the Barber Shop hearing his stores . That verse of scripture has been a pattern for the life of Elder Gary E. Stevenson, who was sustained on Saturday, October 3, 2015, as a member of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles. When a major earthquake hit Japan in 2011, Elder Stevenson was serving as the Area President of that region, and experienced a “defining moment” in his life. I will never forget him or him trying to fatten me up on his bisquits and gravy in the duck blind. Met Gary at Standard Sheet Metal. I met Gary in 1973 when he was repairing my father's AC. So sorry to hear of Gary's passing. Thru the years I found he was generous with his time and knowledge also. When they were young . Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the church’s Quorum of Twelve Apostles was the keynote speaker at a luncheon for the NAACP’s Salt Lake City branch Monday at … When you’re going through something that can be so consuming, what do you do to make certain that you maintain a balance of family, of profession, and of Church calling? Elder Stevenson is married to Lesa Jean Higley, whom he met in an Old Testament course at Utah State University. 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