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Boyd Kenneth Packer

1924 - 2015 (Age 90)

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Boyd Kenneth PackerSept. 10, 1924 ~ July 3, 2015Boyd Kenneth Packer-devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, humble servant of the Lord, and President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles-passed away at his home on July 3, 2015 at the age of 90.He often referred to himself as "an...

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Boyd K Packer as was a giant little factory. He was indeed a man of substance. And he spread that substance freely throughout the world.

I am so sorry that I never got to meet Boyd. I just found out when I bought his wife's book about the Packer's in England that we were related.
I am sorry for your loss to Donna and her family. I am sure knowing that he was a Packer that you have so many cherished memories of him.
I love reading your book over and over again for the parts that I missed while reading it because of interruptions. You know how that goes.
My favorite cousin was here and her son wanted to read...

President Boyd K. Packer will be fondly remembered with great admiration for all the lives he touched. May the God who gives peace comfort and grant peace to his entire family--both fleshly and spiritual--as you face each day without him.

Thank you to the Packer family for allowing us to share your father with you. A wonderful man, greatly admired. A scripture that comes to mind when we think of President Packer: "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord". Our love to the Packer family.

From the time of my earliest memories of General Conference, President Boyd K. Packer was always there. I applied his teachings in my life. His talks were particularly influential during my youth. Even today, I think of specific things from talks he gave many years ago. I think his ability to show me HOW I could live the gospel better is one reason why his talks had such a great impact in my life. His testimony, his example, and his teachings have blessed my life. I am grateful to him and I...

Dear Boyd, I didn't know you, but I heard you speak many times. I am very sorry to hear of your passing. I always appreciate the kindness you showed towards the sinner. You may not have gotten everything right (none of us do) but you seemed the most like a father to me besides my own. I think your art is beautiful, I am an amateur artist myself. I hope you receive the Love of God. Bless you, I miss you.

I have talked to President Packer on 2 occasions once at Utah State University in 1974 and in 1980 in Sacramento, California. He counseled me to be patient and that the Lord has special plans for me. I will always remember his words and his smile. I have read many of his books, especially Teach Ye Dillgently, as a Teacher, his words touched my hear.
May God bless his loving wife and family is my prayer. Sincerely, Kathleen Robertson-Chiodo.

President Packer was an inspiration to all of us especially to me. As I entered his office to be set apart as a missionary in Paris, France in 1962, I glanced at a photo of your family on a nearby table. As he laid his hands on my head to set me apart for my mission, he must have sensed my desire for a family. Among the other blessings he gave me that day for my mission experiences, he blessed me that I too would have a family. His blessing came to pass. Thank you for sharing him with us...