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David Oman McKay (September 8, 1873 – January 18, 1970) [ 2 ] was an American religious leader and educator who served as the ninth president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1951 until his death in 1970.
In April of 1951, at the age of 77, David Oman McKay became the ninth President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. During the nearly 20 years he served as President, he was revered by Church members and many others worldwide as a prophet of God.
The Worth of a Soul. “What-E’re Thou Art, Act Well Thy Part” In 1898 a young missionary named David O. McKay discovered a carved stone bearing a message that changed his life. A People Prepared. West African Pioneer Preached the Gospel before Missionaries.
Sep 4, 2024 · David O. McKay (born Sept. 8, 1873, Huntsville, Utah, U.S.—died Jan. 18, 1970, Salt Lake City, Utah) was a U.S. religious leader, the ninth president (1951–70) of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons).
David O. McKay served as the ninth President of the Church between 1951 and 1970. McKay was born in Huntsville, Utah, in 1873 and grew up active in the Church. After high school, he attended the University of Utah, where he met his future wife, Emma Ray Riggs, and developed a love for education.
The Life and Ministry of David O. McKay. Chapter 1: Jesus Christ: “The Way, the Truth, and the Life ...
Ninth President of the Church, 1951–1970. Testimony of Joseph Smith. “ [Many years ago] Joseph Smith, a mere boy between fourteen and fifteen years of age, declared that, in answer to prayer, he received a revelation from God. His declaration was simple, but positive; and he was surprised when men doubted its truth.
Death Date. On 1970 January 18 (Died) Gender. Male. View in FamilySearch. Attach Source to FamilyTree FamilySearch login required. Media. David Oman McKay (1873 - 1970) Profile. Mission Photo. Elders McKay, Mitchell, and Edward. Northern States, California Mission. Missouri District-Central States Mission. British Missionaries. Mission Photo.
President McKay kept up a steady pace of travel and administrative work until, in his nineties, his age required him to slow down. On January 18, 1970, at age ninety-six, he died in Salt Lake City. David O. McKay's values were enunciated in his sermons and writings. His emphasis on education included equal emphasis on good reading.
A half-century ago, on Sept. 30, 1966, President David O. McKay offered the opening message at the Church’s 136th Semiannual General Conference at the Salt Lake Tabernacle. Surely everyone gathered inside the Tabernacle — or viewing or listening to the conference from afar — sat up in his or her seats a bit taller as the leonine prophet began to speak.
