Richard Gordon Scott
Information regarding Elder Richard G. Scott
- Apostle number: 97
- Quorum of the Twelve number: 89
- Date of birth: November 7, 1928
- Place of birth: Pocatello, Idaho
- Date of apostolic ordination: October 6, 1988
- Age when ordained apostle: 59 years 10 months
- End of apostolic service: September 22, 2015
- Total apostolic years: 26 years 11 months
- Date called into the Quorum of the Twelve: October 6, 1988
- Tenure in the Quorum of the Twelve: 26 years 11 months
- Date of death: September 22, 2015
- Age at death: 86 years 10 months
- Place of death: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah
- Remarks: Elder Scott was a nuclear scientist, playing a part in the design of early nuclear submarines
- Inspirational quote: “There are few things in life that bring as much joy as the joy that comes from assisting another improve his or her life.”
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