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for Truman Madsen
Cory Green
November 12, 2023
Truman Madsen, was a special spirit, with an eloquent smooth, spiritual was of speaking. He was brilliant with the gospel and church history. I loved the tapes he did on the life of Joseph Smith Jr and the life of Jesus Christ.
liz mcneil
June 14, 2009
Truman was a wonderful, extremely intelligent person. He did a lot of good for the church in terms of the history of our prophet, Joseph Smith. Thank you Truman! We love you!
Liz and Larry McNeil
Lee Moore
June 14, 2009
When living in California almost 40 years ago was the first time I heard Brother Madsen speak. I don't remember everything he spoke about, but I do remember the spirit in which he spoke and the Holy Ghost encircling me with a confirmation of what he said was true. I had the opportunity again of hearing him years later at Education Week at the Y - he could have talked many more hours and my attention would have been in awe of his understanding about the Prophet Joseph. How grateful I am that I was blessed to hear his testimony and feel his love for the Savior.
Those on the other side will now be blessed by hearing his testimony and witness of Christ.
Carolyn Whittier Tyler
June 11, 2009
I would be remiss if I did not include my name with those of the bereaved. With the burning of the chapel in Longfellow Park in Cambridge, MA only a few weeks ago, thoughts have swelled once again with fond memories of so very much. "How beautiful are they to the eyes of them who there came to a knowledge of their Redeemer."
JoAnn Frost
June 11, 2009
Dear Madsen Family,
Love your father. He and G. E. Smith and Ellis Craig used to have long discussion about history of the church sitting around the dinner table of the Craig home in Calif. This was a common occurance. I was a young eager to learn guest of Jan and Ellis living in their guest home. This was in the late 60's and early 70's. Changed my life and unterstanding of a 20 year old girl from Scipio. I will be forever indebted to being touched by your father's love of all things sacred. That level of understanding became the baseline for me...little did I know I had been so schooled & changed for the better. The words echo still. JoAnn Memmott Frost
Rebecca Boren
June 9, 2009
Dear Madsen Family,
I've been slow to express my condolences because words cannot convey what Truman taught me as I listened to his inspired enthusiastic words while he described grandpa Grant, eternal love, or a gospel principle.
He was a remarkable teacher and scholar which the obituary captured, but he was equally kind, human, and encouraging.
I feel deep gratitude that I learned from such a visionary, loving man. And I feel deep gratitude that you generously shared him with others.
Love, Rebecca Willis Boren
One of the great Grants
Shirley Johnson
June 9, 2009
Dear Sister Madsen - What a tremendouse loss it is for you and your family, but also all of us who admired Brother Madsen. The Church, the university, the community and the world will miss him greatly. Just think of the joy there was as he embraced the Savior, the prophets and his family. I'm grateful that you were such great spiritual mentors to Steve, thus enabling me to get to know you.
May the Lord continue to fill your heart and soul with His love and peace. I look forward to your continuing the Madsen legacy as you write articles and books and share your wisdom and testimony throughout The Church and the world. You are both choice people and I know he will be watching over you until you're together again.
Love, Shirley Johnson
Butch Pickrel
June 6, 2009
To the Madsen Family,
My prayers are with you in this time of your loss. I am an investigator of the church at present. Elder Madsen's talks have been and shall continue to be such a help and inspiration to me in my learning of the LDS faith. May Heavenly Father bring to your Family comfort. Well done, Brother Madsen.
Kent Holbrook
June 6, 2009
Dear Ann and family,
I wish to add my condolences to the many others that I know you have received since President Madsen's passing. I still fondly remember your arrival in the New England Mission when I served there from 1962-64 and the impact you and Truman had on the lives of the missionaries over whom you presided. May your family cherish the memories of Truman for years to come. My love to you and your family.
Richard W Young
June 3, 2009
To ther family (including the extended family) of Truman. One could not have lived in the Ensign Ward during the 40's and 50's without appreciating the truly outstanding qualities of Truman, especially in teaching. He and my brother Kay were good friends. My father (Geo. Cannon Young) was his Bishop for awile and know his great love for Truman. The separation will be for a moment and then he will be restored ot his full glory. God bless the family!
Rhonda Bell
June 3, 2009
Ann and Mindy,
I was so sad to hear of your loss, and have been reading all the wonderful things that have been written about Truman in the paper. I was glad to read that you were able to be down here for him at the end, Mindy. What a wonderful man, and a wonderful family.
Your friend,
Craig and Marilyn Smith
June 3, 2009
Mark and Emily...sorry to hear of your loss. We love you and our prayers are with you.
Carol and Glenn Lewis
June 3, 2009
Dear Ann,
We appreciate the positive influence of the Nicholls and Madsen families in our lives and express our love to you at Truman's passing.
Kennion Jolley
June 3, 2009
Dear Ann and Family,
I wanted to drop you this note to tell you what a wonderful man Truman is and what a large impact he has had on my life. I took Book of Mormon from him my freshman year at BYU and I remember him encouraging me through memorization and speaking fears. I had wonderful experiences with he and Ann in Israel on a semester abroad, 1987. I remember his sermon on "Light" as possibly the most powerful talk I have ever heard. At the end of the sermon there was complete silence and the student's jaws seemed to be on the floor and no one knew what to say. Speaking seemed inappropriate. I have listened to his tapes on Joseph Smith more than once and they have helped me gain a love for Joseph Smith in such a meaningful way. Truman's cherry disposition, positive outlook, spiritual depth, humor, and inspiration will continue to point me heaven word like few others have in my life.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of mourning.
Kennion Jolley
Ann Hansen
June 1, 2009
Dear Ann and Family,
We are all so sad to learn of Truman's death, but are happy that his physical suffering is over at a last. I will always treasure the time we were able to spend with you on your last visit to the Galilee. My two most vivid memories of that last visit I think reflect the nature of Truman's life: having him stand as a patriarch during the solemn assembly, and then giving me advice on how to fix my noisy car door! I am so glad I got to have one more hug from him. We will be planting a tree in his name here in the Galilee.
Our hearts are with you.
Ann and Michael Hansen and family
Neil Carlile
June 1, 2009
Dear Madsen Family:
We express our condolences to your family at the passing of Brother Truman. His thought, teaching, and example blessed so many lives. His voice, intellect, and all that made him so distinctive and inspirational will be greatly missed. We know that you will experience the great peace and comfort that comes from a knowledge of gospel truth and wish you the very best now and in the coming days and years.
With great gratitude and respect,
The BYU Education Week Staff
Richard Williams
June 1, 2009
Ann and family: On behalf of all the Madsen fans in Forest Glen, let me express our warmest love and appreciation for the many years of friendship that we have received from the Madsen family, especially the love from Truman. Your cabin stands ready and we wait lovingly, when you are next in Brighton.
Bri Kimball
June 1, 2009
Our thoughts are with you as you remember the love and care of your great husband and father. Truman inspired us in so many ways, not the least of which was to continue on the tradition of the Grant birthday. As he always saluted us, "blessings."
Gina Knowles
June 1, 2009
I served as stake music chair under President Madsen just after I had graduated from BYU. It was wonderful to be around him and learn from him. He lifted me up at a time when I was in transition and really struggling to find out where I needed to be.
He would call me queen and once, before a stake conference when the stake leadership was about to say a prayer together, he noticed me and told everyone that I was the flower among the thorns. He gave me my first temple recommend, and later, when I told him that I was moving to Salt Lake he said, "How are we ever going to fill your shoes?" I knew very well that there were many people more qualified than I was to do that calling. That validation and appreciated for the work I had done meant the world to me.
My memories of President Madsen are some of the sweetest that I have. I appreciated his devotion to the gospel and the love he had for all of us in the stake. I consider it an absolute privilege to have known him.
May Heavenly Father bless your family with peace at this time of temporary parting.
Bruce and Mary Lee Call
May 31, 2009
Dear Ann and family,
Through his writing and speaking Truman touched and instructed countless numbers. We are among the grateful beneficiaries of his unforgettable teaching, but we will remember and cherish most deeply his personal caring and friendship.
Kris Merrill
May 31, 2009
Dear Madsen Family,
Thank you so much, for sharing your husband and father with us. His teachings will forever enrich our lives.
J. Smith
May 31, 2009
I am a avid collector of all things that Brother Truman was involved in. Of most importance was his DVD series "On Sacred Ground". Brother Truman brought insights into the life and character of Brother Joseph by amazing means. That DVD series brightens our testimonies of the Prophet Joseph and for that, thank you very much.
I believe Brother Truman will be well received.
Eunice Knecht
May 31, 2009
Dear Ann and family,
Like so many others, I have fond memories of your dear Truman. I always felt like we "took up where we left off" after not seeing him for long periods of time.
On one such occasion, I was in SLC for June Conference and had done a temple session. A group of former Cambridgeites met that evening and his first words to me were, "You've been to the temple, haven't you. You still have the glow!" What a sweet observation.
I love watching the presentations on BYU-TV when he is among the scholars adding to my knowledge of the Gospel. And that includes you, as well.
My very deep love and condolences to you and yours.... I know there is joy in Heaven right about now, especially for his mother.
Eunice Harmon Knecht
Walnut Creek, Ca
Sandy Castrini-Catalano
May 31, 2009
Dear Mom-Ann, I always felt that you and Truman were like family. I really felt like my visits to your house were like visits home. I regret that I never got to go to the Holy Land on one of your tours but my testimony of the Savior has grown because of your examples. My deepest heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Much love, Sandy
Sandy Castrini-Catalano
May 31, 2009
My dear,dear Papa. How I wish we could talk and laugh over how good your ice-cream was after a big dish of my pasta. Ciao papa, t'aimo con tutti mia cuore.
Karen Clark Phelps
May 31, 2009
Dear Sis Madsen and family,
I offer you my warmest thoughts and deepest condolences. I wish it had been my priviledge to have toured the Holy Land with you both, one of my fondest dreams of all time!
Bro Madsen's series on the Savior, in that beautiful, expressive voice made His life, His mission, His love real for me in a way that merely reading hadn't previously and tremendously enhanced the pleasure I get in reading the scriptures now. I am forever grateful!
David & Julie Tate
May 31, 2009
Dear Sis Madsen,
Our hearts are saddened yet deeply touched at the passing of your dear husband. We love you and revere you! You both left a forever print on our lives in Jerusalem 1992 as we were blessed to be taught on so many occasions at your feet. We carry on your testimony, your ferver for the Lord's gospel and life, and will never forget our sacred time spent there. You have inspired so many and we are some of those who love you from afar. We have a love for Isaiah thanks to you Sister Madsen! All our love and prayers,
David and Julie Tate (7 children including 7 month old triplet girls)
May 31, 2009
Dear Ann,
Our thoughts, prayers, and love are with you at this time of loss and sadness. We will all miss Truman, but we look forward to many more years of friendship and association with you.
Jim and Diane Toronto
Italy Catania Mission
Larry & Cindy Taylor
May 31, 2009
Dear Madsen Family, Our hearts go out to your family at this time of separation from your beloved Brother Madsen! We have enjoyed all of his works over the years. He is a brilliant man. I am sure heaven is cheerful at his presence while the earth is saddened by his passing. We will keep you in our prayers. We will forever feel of his knowledge as we continue to read his amazing works. We Love You!
Terry Anderson
May 31, 2009
Our hearts go out to Sis Madsen and the Madsen family during this hour of mourning. Bro. Madsen has always been someone I could turn to for an insightful, in-depth understanding of the gospel. God bless him and his family.
Philip and Shannon Taylor
May 30, 2009
Dear Sister Madsen,
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Our heart and prayers go out to you and your family. Brother Madsen was one of the great spirits to come to this earth and he will be sorely missed. His service and influence was felt by many who he was never aware of. His was a life well lived. May the Spirit of the Lord always be with you to comfort you.
Thanks for all you have done for us.
Mark Brady
May 30, 2009
Dear Family and Friends of Truman G. Madsen,
Forty-one years ago I was a sixteen-year old, one of the few among my peers to have a driver's license. I was just beginning to gain a testimony. One evening some of my friends who had decided to skip out on mutual persuaded me to drive them to a class taught by Truman G. Madsen at the University of Utah Institute of Religion.
To say that I was impressed by Truman G. Madsen's class would be an understatement. My interest in the Gospel immediately sky-rocketed! I and many of my inactive teenage friends owe him a debt of gratitude for bringing the Gospel of fire and light to us.
Ever since then, I've taken advantage of every opportunity available to read, listen to, or watch Brother Madsen. Now my children (some with young children of their own) have learned to savor Brother Madsen's writings and oral presentations, too.
President Heber J. Grant was saddened to not have a son grow to maturity carrying the Grant name. Oh, but if President Grant had then known about his grandson Truman G. Madsen, he would have undoubtedly been consoled.
Brother Madsen's singular abilities have greatly benefited a great number of people all over the world. Brother Madsen now gets to sit down, per Helaman 3:29, 30 with the great prophets and others of times past who he has so zealously represented.
Robert Birch
May 30, 2009
Dear Ann & family,
I first met your husband and father as a student at BYU in the 1960's. I will never forget being able to knock on the door of his office and being invited in, spending few minutes and receiving inspiring answers to my questions. His devotional "The Commanding Image of Christ" has rung in my ears throughout the decades, inspiring me during difficult times and grounding me in better times. I feel a loss but am yet motivated still to be a little better because of the many messages he has provided throughout the years. Thanks for sharing him and his thoughts with me.
Jeff Jolley
May 30, 2009
Dear Madsen's,
Today a great light has dimmed. Heaven celebrates its good fortune while our world is darkened a bit.
Truman will forever be one of the great influences in my life. His love and many kindnesses will never be equalled nor forgotten.
Bless you all.
Malan and Linda Jackson
May 30, 2009
Dear Ann and Your Special Family:
The world and the Church have lost a giant of a man. Truman inspired and taught the Gospel to millions of people as no other person could. We now pray that all of you will
be comforted by his own words left in such beautiful prose, and by our loving Father in Heaven.
We love you.
Malan and Linda Jackson
Mongolia Ulaanbaatar Mission
Shannon Nix
May 30, 2009
Dear Madsen Family,
My husband was going through chemo the same time as Brother Madsen. I wanted to come over and tell him how he influenced my brother when he was at BYU, but didn't want to intrude. Truman was a great man. We lost our Kenneth on March 2, 2009 from lung cancer. So sorry for your loss. I am glad that my husband is in heaven with such great company.
Robert Jones
May 30, 2009
He will always be President Madsen to me. Having the privilege of serving with the Madsens in New England was a great honor. He taught us to love the Savior and honor the life of the Prophet Joseph.
Those of us who were blessed to call him President, will never forget the days we sat at his feet and were feed by his spirit. Thank you, President, for what you taught us all.
Charles Greer
May 30, 2009
Dear Madsen family. I will always remember spending a couple of hours in the back seat of a car with Truman up on Capital Hill in SLC when I was about 15 or 16,about 65 years ago, & he taught me the importance of the Savior & the Gospel in our lives & it has made a lasting impression on my life. I have followed him throughout the years and consider him one of if not the greatest Gospel Teacher that ever lived. Our Prayers are with you.
Robert and Trudy Norton
May 30, 2009
Ann, Emily, Barney and Mindy, What a blessing you all have been in my life. From the Mission Home in Cambridge to the countless hours spent at the feet of the most spiritually attuned Man I have ever met I express my deepest love and condolences. His legacy will continue for the eternities as we who were schooled and ministered by him try in our own ways to apply the lessons and continue on in our mortal experience. Blessings on you all. We love you and thank you for sharing your husband and father and exemplar with all of us. Can you imagine the greeting he received as he made the transition. You are the best.
Robert A. Alsop
May 30, 2009
To the many words of praise and the outpouring that will follow, I add profound and very personal sentiments of love and respect for this great man. The extent of his influence on my life, and the lives of my family members, is immeasurable and untold. He looked out on the broad expanse of eternity, contemplated it, wrestled with it, and distilled it with great care and clarity for the benefit of those who followed him. But, understanding the value of the inner struggle, he taught us to be patient with and undaunted by the curiosities and the complexities of life. Ever his friend and advocate, I place myself squarely alongside the many who will stand as witnesses for him at the last day.
Michael Loveridge
May 30, 2009
My wife, Diane, and I send our deepest condolences. Brother Madsen was an inspiration to us, through his articles, books and recordings. His recordings of "Every Member a Birddogger" and "The Highest In Us", as well as his Joseph Smith lectures, made a wonderful difference in our lives. God bless Brother Truman for the goodness of his life!
Laurel Martinelli
May 30, 2009
I was sorry to read of Brother Madsen's passing. I will always remember a conversation I had with him in 1988 in the Jerusalem Center's library concerning polygamy. Perhaps even more impactful was a (Sunday School?) lesson given by Sister Madsen on the 1 lost sheep vs the 99. Thank you for all both of you have given to many of us through out the world.
Holly Metcalf
May 30, 2009
Dear Madsen Family,
I mourn the loss of one of the noble and great ones--Truman Madsen. His work, his voice, his testimony have moved me for decades and I wouldn't have the same testimony were it not for him.
Decades ago, in the 60s, Truman and Ann had a huge impact on my mother's spirituality. She had the privilege of traveling the New England Mission with them and the 3 Ds. The hours of conversations with the Madsens opened up vistas and depths of spirituality she had only vaguely dreamed of before that. Once imprinted, she was able to influence generations in her family and a few others along the way.
You may not be able to imagine how many there are who are indebted to you for sharing your father with the saints and the world. He was--and through his legacy will continue to be--a bright and a shining light.
What a reunion he is having with those in the Spirit World, to whom he is no stranger.
Sincerely, Holly Cannon Metcalf
Terry Van Wormer
May 30, 2009
To the Madsen family...may you be comforted during this time in your lives. I still have a tape, "Every Member a Bird-dogger!" What an inspired man he was. I shall treasure his words in that tape and in the books he wrote as well. So sorry for your loss. May peace be with all of you this day...and always...God Be with all of you at this time.
Lorrie Gwilliam Cook
May 30, 2009
Dear Mindy and all of the Madsen Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My prayers and heart are with you. I will be out of town during the service but I would love to see you again my friend from the past. Please let me know if you need anything. A shoulder, a friend, a laugh, a hug.
God Bless,
May 29, 2009
Madsen Family,
I only met Pres Madsen once in the early 70's.
He came to Wisconsin to speak to a group of young adults.
He gave the most powerful testimony of Joseph Smith I have ever heard and still remember his talk vividly.
It helped me strenghen my testimony of Joseph Smith as I was becoming active in the church.
Thank you for sharing him with others so he could complete such a great lifes work.
Scott Rolf, Draper Utah
Christine & Scott Holmes
May 29, 2009
Dear Madsen Family,
President Madsen was our Stake President years ago, but his impact on our life still remains ever present. What an incredible man! He had such patience and love and wisdom. We will always cherish knowing him and all the things he taught us. We feel a deep sadness because of his loss. May peace be yours at this difficult time.
May 29, 2009
Dear Ann and Family,
Please accept our love and sympathy at this difficult time in your lives. Truman Madsen was a great example of a life well lived. We have read and listened to many of his creative efforts and appreciate him as a scholar. More than that we have shared our love of Brighton and enjoyed our association at the Brighton Branch of the LDS Church. We are writing this from Accra, Ghana where we are serving our fifth mission. May the Lord bless you with peace and comfort. With Love, John and Pat Bevan
Kate G. Ransom
May 29, 2009
I send up heartfelt prayers of gratitude that ever I knew of Brother Madsen. I was an institute student in the 70s while working with the new New Era, and it was wonderful to soak in his teachings and spirit. I have since read and listened to everything from him that I could, as have my siblings and my son. May you have great comfort as you cherish every memory you have of him, as do I.
Taylor Housley
May 29, 2009
Truman G. Madsen was instrumental in introducing me to The Prophet Joseph through his books and talks on tape. I didn't know Brother Madsen, however he was our stake patriarch when my wife and I lived in Provo. Your testimony will forever live on as it is a part of me and I have shared it with thousands and they have shared it and so on and so on.
Kent & Betty Broadhead
May 29, 2009
Dear Ann & Family: We were unaware that Truman had cancer and were shocked to read his obituary. We have read many of his papers/books over the years and have seen him on TV many times. We will miss him greatly. We know the Lord will watch over and comfort you through the days to come. We love you!
Suzanne Swindle Johnston
May 29, 2009
Dear Ann,
I was sad to hear that Truman Madsen was no longer with us as I have been a big fan of his writings and explorations. I have always been grateful that many years ago, before your marriage, you were my MIA Maid teacher. I will never forget the story you shared with us about an article you read in The Era written by a returned missionary, about his dream girl. Later, you met Truman and discovered he had written the article. I still have the typewritten copy from you, and will never forget that story. I have learned much from the both of you and truly thank you, as well as send my great sympathy.
Ben Anderson
May 29, 2009
I never have met Brother Madsen, but his words surely have helped me grow my testimony stronger in the faith. I listened to his lectures Joseph Smith: The Prophet as a missionary in Ohio and gave me a better picture how Borther Joseph was as a person. He helped me better understand him as i taught those investigators. A loss for the family and the Church. What a great man
Steve and Sue Ann Bullock
May 29, 2009
Dear Ann and Family, Steve and I and our children think of you both, the mission, and the amazing life and example of President Madsen each day as we ring that dinner bell. His life will continue to live in our memories of cherished experiences in faith together. Blessings, The Steve Bullock Family
Clyde Triptow
May 29, 2009
Dear Sister Madsen and family,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences concerning the passing away of your husband and father. The dedicated influence of a loving husband, father, and patriarch is a tender matter.
May the Lord's blessings of comforting solace, continual peace, and abiding love sustain you and your family members during this difficult time of mourning. May you and your family walk the path of bereavement with an enduring eternal perspective of the happy family reunion to come in a far brighter place.
Sincerely,
Clyde and Amelia S. Triptow
May 29, 2009
I was very sad when I read that this great man had passed. I don't know you, but have always admired his great wisdom. May you have great peace until you see him again.
Hal Gunn
May 29, 2009
Dear Ann and the rest of the Madsen family,
I feel honored to have known Truman. I was one of those (one of very many) whose life he touched. He lifted me and helped secure my testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ. I will forever love him.
May 29, 2009
Truman was my seminary teacher in Jr. High many years ago. It was Truman who first sparked my testimony of the gospel. I owe the first seeds of a strong testimony to this remarkable man. Thank you Truman for the influence you had on my life 60 years ago and the influence you continue to have on my life, knowledge, and testimony through your books and tapes.
Sylvia Anderson
May 29, 2009
What a wonderful man and a great legacy he left for all of us. I learned so much from him and never even had the priviledge of meeting him in person. He will definitely be missed by many of us.
May 29, 2009
Dear Madson Family,
We have never met, but Brother Madsons' works have touched our lives, strengthened our testimonies, made us think and grow. Thanks for sharing your husband, father, grandfather with us. We so love and appreciate him and his service to us all. Lyle & Dixie Bair
Sherm and Ricky Thomson
May 29, 2009
Dear Mindy,
We are so sorry to read of your Fathers passing. He will be sorely missed. He made a difference in so many lives. We have so enjoyed listening to his tapes which showed his amazing feeling and knowledge of the Savior and Joseph. Our prayers are with you. Love
Sherm and Ricky
Kent Larson
May 29, 2009
In August of 1964 President Madsen picked me up at the Boston train station. I was one of the new New England missionaries. As a 19 year old kid from Idaho I had never heard of Brother Madsen. Since that time I have learned what a great teacher he was and his love of Brother Joseph. I was deeply saddened by his passing.
May 29, 2009
Dear Ann and family,
We want to express our love and sympathy to you at this time of Truman's passing. We have always loved to read and listen to his words, especially about the Prophet Joseph. You may not remember but we still treasure the time you spent in our home here in West Virginia when you both came to speak at our Stake Leadership retreat. The night we sat around our kitchen table and talked and discussed gospel questions remains a sacred memory for us. Please know that we have faith that you will be together again in a time and place devoid of any pain or suffering and joy will be there because of the lives you have lived.
President E. Reed Heywood, M.D., and Eleanor G. Heywood
Charleston, WV
May 29, 2009
To this man's family,
What a wonderful man. I so much enjoyed listening to him, and reading his books was wonderful.
I lost my husband to cancer 6 years ago, I can relate with what all of you are going through.
Thank our Heavenly Father for the Plan of Salvation.
My prayers and sympathy go out to all of his families.
from a fan in Idaho
Sylvia Webster
May 29, 2009
Dear Madsen family...
How we love you and will truly miss Truman! We love his wit, his love of the gospel and his love for each of you! He was and will always be a great example to us! We pray the Lord will comfort you at this tender time!
Dave and Sylvia Webster
May 29, 2009
To the Madson Family,
Yes, he made an impact on my life. Elder and Sister Madson were invited to our stake youth conference by Elder Madson's cousin, Rosemary Bennett Fletcher. They spent three days and two nights with us.
I will never forget how sacred the sacrament was rendered that day as a young man who was touched by the spirit of the conference could not start the sacramental prayer with shedding some emotional tears of love and kindness rendered by the example and the words of Truman and Ann Madson on that day.
I have read many of your books and I get that same spirit of love and dedication as our youth received at youth conference in the Caldwell New Jersey Stake.
Harlan Clark
Harlan Clark
May 29, 2009
To the Madson Family,
Yes, he made an impact on my life. Elder and Sister Madson were invited to our stake youth conference by Elder Madson's cousin, Rosemary Bennett Fletcher. They spent three days and two nights with us.
I will never forget how sacred the sacrament was rendered that day as a young man who was touched by the spirit of the conference could not start the sacramental prayer with shedding some emotional tears of love and kindness rendered by the example and the words of Truman and Ann Madsen on that day.
I have read many of your books and I get that same spirit of love and dedication as our youth received at youth conference in the Caldwell New Jersey Stake.
Harlan Clark
William L. Knecht
May 29, 2009
Ann, my thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. My memories date back decades and special ones include the time that you and Truman brought your mother and his father to dinner at my house in the East Bay and I got to serve as escort for your mother as she made her first shopping trip to San Francisco. But earlier still were the years in New England when Truman served as missionary for "Uncle" Dil and later attended school and had his little newstand in the hall of the divinity school. I am certain that Joseph was at the gate to greet Truman as he returned "home." God bless you and yours.
Albert & Heidi Dow
May 29, 2009
We recently obtained the rest of the DVD's On Sacred Ground and have watched them all. We showed the section on the Kirtland Temple to 10 senior missionaries for family home evening last Monday. His influence in our lives has been endearing and has lifted us to higher levels. His feelings for the Savior and for His Latter-day prophet, Joseph Smith, have touched our emotions as we have witnessed Brother Madsen's testimony. How we love him and his good wife. We are so honored to be counted as friends to such noble spirits. What joy it will be to rejoin his company again someday.
Sue Copinga
May 29, 2009
Brother Madsen's testimony of the Lord and of the prophet Joseph changed countless souls and made this world a better place. He will be missed. My condolences to his dear wife, Ann and to the children. Thank you for sharing him with us. Our prayers are with you during your loss.
William Carter
May 29, 2009
Bro. Madsen, You were a kind and insightful man who inspired countless numbers with your testimony, knowledge and faith. Thank you for welcoming me into your home and inspiring me with your life and words.
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