Joseph Fielding McConkie

Joseph and Brenda McConkie had such a profound impact on me. It was one of the most meaningful honors of my life to serve with them in Scotland for 18 months. Their testimonies and the way in which they taught the clear truths of the restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ were unforgettable! I am so grateful for the service and example they gave, the knowledge and inspiration that they provided, and the bright light that they shone for me. I´ll never forget how we testified of the Book of...

I had Joseph McConkie for two religion classes in 1980 and 1981 at BYU. I loved the way he taught the scriptures. Very memorable. I have since enjoyed his books and talks. I appreciated his insight and sense of humor.

He was a great teacher and different from the other religion teachers. I took several classes of his at BYU in 1983 and 1984.

My whole life has been blessed by knowing Joseph and Brenda McConkie. I will always cherish them both.

Dear McConkie Family: I was saddened to read of the passing of your husband and father. I was a student of his back in the 1980's and loved his class on the Book of Mormon, but appreciated even more his book The Bruce R. McConkie Story -- and the tender way he recounted his father's final days. It reminded me of the passing of my own father and the instructions he gave our family during his final days -- he also died young - in his 60's. I e-mailed your father after I concluded the book...

I met the Elder McConkie family when they moved into our ward in the 60' and Joseph would attend the ward in the summers while he was attending BYU. He did leave an impression on me and I was thrilled when he was on Gospel Discussions on KBYU-tv several years ago. I had finally caught up with where he was. I knew his life would be great and I see that it was. Way to go Joe! May God's blessings continue on his family.

as a class mate of Joe's at Olympus, I was touched and uplifted by his zest for life and delightful if sometimes dry sense of humor. In subsequent years, I have been strengthened by these characteristics and and through his superb gospel scholarship and his mastery of the written word. We will all miss Joe. My prayers are with all his family.

Dear Brenda & family,
Not sure you even remember us. We lived by you in Granger (Taylorsville) UT in early years of our married lives. I remember having some Easter egg hunts etc. with our young children. We have read many of Joseph's books and appreciate his great gospel knowledge and teachings. We are so sorry for the passing of Joseph. Our thoughts and prayers for comfort are with you. All our best for this major adjustment to your lives. Carl & Jacque Lawson, Parker, CO ...

I didn't serve under pres McConkie but I'll always remember a talk that he gave in my home town of beith, Scotland. It was about being a father and the responsibility that it brings. My thoughts go to all his family at this time.