James E. Faust
| James E. Faust | |
|---|---|
| Second Counselor in the First Presidency | |
| March 12, 1995 – August 10, 2007 | |
| Called by | Gordon B. Hinckley |
| Predecessor | Thomas S. Monson |
| Successor | Henry B. Eyring |
| Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | |
| September 30, 1978 – March 12, 1995 | |
| Called by | Spencer W. Kimball |
| End reason | Called as Second Counselor in the First Presidency |
| LDS Church Apostle | |
| October 1, 1978 – August 10, 2007 | |
| Called by | Spencer W. Kimball |
| Reason | Death of Delbert L. Stapley |
| Reorganization at end of term | Quentin L. Cook ordained; Henry B. Eyring added to First Presidency |
| Presidency of the First Quorum of the Seventy | |
| October 1, 1976 – September 30, 1978 | |
| Called by | Spencer W. Kimball |
| End reason | Called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles |
| First Quorum of the Seventy | |
| October 1, 1976 – September 30, 1978 | |
| Called by | Spencer W. Kimball |
| End reason | Called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles |
| Assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | |
| October 6, 1972 – October 1, 1976 | |
| Called by | Harold B. Lee |
| End reason | Position abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Esdras Faust July 31, 1920 Delta, Utah, United States |
| Died | August 10, 2007 (aged 87) Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
| Resting place | Holladay Memorial Park 40°39′44″N 111°49′51″W / 40.6622°N 111.8308°W |
| Spouse(s) | Ruth Wright |
| Children | James H. Faust Janna R. Coombs Marcus G. Faust Lisa A. Smith Robert P. Faust |
| Parents | George A. Faust Amy Finlinson |
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James Esdras Faust (July 31, 1920 – August 10, 2007) was an American religious leader, lawyer, and politician. Faust was Second Counselor in the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1995 until his death, an LDS Church apostle for 29 years, and a general authority of the church for 35 years.