Vaughn Featherstone

I adored Elder Featherstone. I bought a recording of his talk entitled "Acres of Diamonds". I must have listened to that talk hundreds of times and even based a talk and lesson after its theme. During an extremely low point in life, I penned a letter to Elder Featherstone, never expecting any response. Two weeks later there was a book he'd written and a personal message of hope and encouragement from him. I will always be grateful for such a charitable servant of our Heavenly Father.

I know this is 5 years since Elder Featherstone´s passing but I would like to add a remembrance of how he touched my life. I grew up in Texas in a family of seven children that struggled financially. I remember attending an evening fireside at our brand new chapel in Killeen, Texas and had a hard time trying to get someone in my family on the phone to come pick me up afterwards. Nearly everyone had gone home and there I sat on the curb, a 16 year-old girl waiting for a ride to show up and I...

I didnt no Brothr Feathrstone personaly,but was on a mission in Ecuador With his son Joe.He was a charactr,& we felt,@ least I did anyway 2 be kindred spirits with him.I heard sum funy stories about the family & his growng up,& wish sum day again 2 be able 2 touch base with joe again.If U read this or any family member,Please pass this mesage on 2 him.Ron Bateman(801-688-6269.ThankU,& with love & Condolances.Eldr Ronald S. Bateman.RSB

Here's a man I will greatly admire always, as I served a mission with him & Merlene in Sydney Australia Temple. I marveled at the way he could remember things, and love listening to the stories he related.

He came to our Ogden Institute Retreat, where he instructed us and gave advice. I appreciated his knowledge and willingness to be with us, as a group of young single adults. I have enjoyed The Light of Hope, a book that he wrote. It is evidence of his studies.

I realize this is very late but i feel i need to do this for a man who i loved and adored - he was our Area President and he called me to be a stake president in Suva Fiji. He is the most gentle and lovable man I have met. When I was in his presence i felt i was cared for and appreciated despite my short falls. He was a wonderful story teller and his ability to memorize and quote long passages of scripture and wise quotations was admirable. I could listen to him speak for hours and whenever...

He taught me, helped me, encouraged me, and inspired me by his example as well as his words. I owe so much of the blessings I've enjoyed over the past 41 years to him since he was my mission president in San Antonio. His influence is still felt by me today. Sitting on the porch counting my blessings, I felt to write him a letter of appreciation again, only to find out he passed over a year ago. My heart aches at his passing. President, I will not leave my chair empty and will look...

I loved E. Featherstone, he came to my mission in the DR back in 1984 when I was serving as a ZL. As luck would have it... I was giving training on faith to a group 12 missionaries and he sat in on the mtg. What a humble/gentle giant, made me feel so comfortable.

One of the very best!

Sister Featherstone and family. I was so sorry to hear of President Featherstones passing. You both helped me so much in the Philippines when I needed it most. I will never forget your kindness. I would love to come visit you in Utah when I am there this summer. Just let me know how I can get ahold of you.