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Alvin Rulon Dyer


Information regarding Alvin R. Dyer

  • Apostle number: 85
  • Quorum of the Twelve number:  n/a
  • Date of birth: January 1, 1903
  • Place of birth: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah
  • Date of apostolic ordination: October 5, 1967
  • Age when ordained apostle: 64 years 9 months
  • End of apostolic service: March 6, 1977
  • Total apostolic years: 9 years 5 months
  • Date called into the Quorum of the Twelve:  n/a
  • Tenure in the Quorum of the Twelve:  n/a
  • Date of death: March 6, 1977
  • Age at death: 74 years 2 months
  • Place of death: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah
  • RemarksHe was set apart as an apostle during the presidency of President David O. McKay, but he did not serve in the Quorum of Twelve Apostles.  He served as an additional counselor to President McKay.  He returned to serve in the Quorum of the Seventy upon the death of President McKay.
  • Inspirational quote:  ““The true destiny of America is religious, not political: it is spiritual, not physical.”

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