| Mark E. Petersen | |
|---|---|
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| Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | |
| April 20, 1944 – January 11, 1984 | |
| LDS Church Apostle | |
| April 20, 1944 – January 11, 1984 | |
| Reason | Excommunication of Richard R. Lyman |
| Reorganization at end of term | Russell M. Nelson and Dallin H. Oaks were ordained after the deaths of Petersen and LeGrand Richards |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mark Edward Petersen November 7, 1900 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
| Died | January 11, 1984 (aged 83) Murray, Utah, United States |
| Resting place | Salt Lake City Cemetery 40°46′37.92″N 111°51′28.8″W / 40.7772000°N 111.858000°W |
| Spouse(s) | Emma Marr McDonald[1] |
| Children | 2 daughters[2] |
Mark Edward Petersen (November 7, 1900 – January 11, 1984) was an American news editor and religious leader. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. He served as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1944 until his death. He became managing editor of the church-owned Deseret News in 1935 and then editor in 1941. He filled the vacancy in the Quorum caused by the excommunication of Richard R. Lyman.
- ^ "Tabernacle Funeral Services Planned For LDS Church Elder Mark Petersen". The Salt Lake Tribune. Salt Lake City, Utah. 1984-01-13. p. 22. Retrieved 2022-03-17 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Monson, Thomas S. (March 1984). "In Memoriam:By His Words—Elder Mark E. Petersen - new-era". New Era. Retrieved 16 May 2018.