David O. McKay
David Oman McKay (September 8, 1873 – January 18, 1970) 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. Ordained an apostle and member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 1906, McKay was an active general authority for nearly 64 years, longer than anyone else in LDS Church history. (Eldred G. Smith was a general authority for 66 years, but only served actively for 32 years, prior to being designated as emeritus.)
| David O. McKay | |
|---|---|
| 9th President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | |
| April 9, 1951 – January 18, 1970 | |
| Predecessor | George Albert Smith |
| Successor | Joseph Fielding Smith |
| President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (with Joseph Fielding Smith as Acting President) | |
| August 8, 1950 – April 9, 1951 | |
| Predecessor | George F. Richards |
| Successor | Joseph Fielding Smith |
| End reason | Became President of the Church |
| Second Counselor in the First Presidency | |
| May 21, 1945 – April 4, 1951 | |
| Called by | George Albert Smith |
| Successor | J. Reuben Clark |
| End reason | Dissolution of First Presidency on the death of George Albert Smith |
| Second Counselor in the First Presidency | |
| October 11, 1934 – May 14, 1945 | |
| Called by | Heber J. Grant |
| Predecessor | J. Reuben Clark |
| End reason | Dissolution of First Presidency on the death of Heber J. Grant |
| Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | |
| April 9, 1906 – October 11, 1934 | |
| Called by | Joseph F. Smith |
| End reason | Called as Second Counselor in the First Presidency |
| LDS Church Apostle | |
| April 9, 1906 – January 18, 1970 | |
| Called by | Joseph F. Smith |
| Reason | Resignation of Matthias F. Cowley and John W. Taylor from the Quorum of the Twelve; death of Marriner W. Merrill |
| Reorganization at end of term | Boyd K. Packer ordained |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David Oman McKay September 8, 1873 Huntsville, Utah Territory, U.S. |
| Died | January 18, 1970 (aged 96) Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
| Resting place | Salt Lake City Cemetery 40°46′37.92″N 111°51′28.8″W |
| Alma mater | University of Utah |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 7 |
| Parents | David McKay Jennette E. Evans |
| Signature | |
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