He was born and raised in Cache Valley, Utah, in a family of pioneer stock. They were married in the Idaho Falls Temple in April of 1979 and have raised four sons, who filled their home with friends, food and “constant activity.” As a family, the Stevensons enjoy spending time together in the outdoors. Elder and Sister Stevenson met at Utah State University and were married in the Idaho Falls Temple. Elder Gary E. Stevenson: Your Sacred Temple Experience - powered by Happy Scribe Welcome to the Phase three temple, experience your time in the temple in this new phase of temple reopening will feel both familiar and different as you participate in proxy ordinances. There was so much we learned about the goodness of humanity.” Elder Stevenson is married to Lesa Jean Higley, whom he met in an Old Testament course at Utah State University. Quick Links. Elder and Sister Stevenson, left, are pictured with a family in Japan, whose son Johnny has an interest in family history. Sign In. Here are a few facts and photos about Elder Stevenson, in honor of his 65th birthday. Her family joined the first handcart company on its way from Iowa to Salt Lake City. As of this date, Gary is married. Help. They are the parents of four sons. Listen to, Read, or Watch This BYU-Pathway Worldwide Devotional For an Uplifting Message. The Stevensons are the parents of four sons. [6], In October 2015, he was sustained as an apostle and member of the Quorum of the Twelve. Elder Gary E. Stevenson talks about Jesus Christ with his 4-year-old grandson Liam, at the Rome Italy Temple Visitors’ Center. Jointly published by the Deseret News and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its content supports the doctrines, principles and practices of the Church. They dated for just over a year and were married on April 20, 1979, in Sister Stevenson’s hometown in the Idaho Falls Idaho Temple. Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Seventy visits with bishopric members and a sister from the Kamisuga Ward. Peoria – Gary E. Stevenson, 72, of Peoria, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 in Peoria. Other family members and associates include Amber Barnes, Susan Stevenson, Maxine Shepherd, Robert Stevenson and Becky Stevenson. Afficher les profils des personnes qui s’appellent Gary Stevenson. They were married in the Idaho Falls Temple in April of 1979 and have raised four sons, who filled their home with friends, food, and “constant activity.” Elder Gary E. Stevenson hugs a granddaughter at the Church Office Building, October 3, 2015. 6. 256.4k Followers, 24 Following, 27 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Gary E. Stevenson (@garyestevenson) 2. Apply for Free. Bishop Gary E. Stevenson, then Presiding Bishop of the Church, interacts with children during visit to the Church’s Africa Southeast East. Bishop Gary E. Stevenson and Sister Lesa Jean Stevenson have enjoyed the fellowship of members wherever they have served. Elder Gary E. Stevenson and his wife, Sister Lesa Stevenson, at the cornerstone ceremony for the Sapporo Japan Temple on Aug. 21, 2016. All rights reserved. The new facility is dedicated to the study of genetically traced cancers known to afflict children. (June 2016), Credit: Screenshot, ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Maddy was shot during the Feb. 14 school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. 9. 15. Elder and Sister Stevenson are pictured with their four sons and their families. The Church News is an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “We were taught from an early age about the conversion of the members of our family from generations past. FREE Background Report. Official Facebook page for Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. President Gilbert and his wife, Christine, are the parents of eight children. Elder Gary E. Stevenson greets members during a meeting in Taichung, Taiwan, during a 10-day tour of the Asia Area March 9-19. In the LDS Church, Stevenson has served as a bishop and a counselor in a stake presidency. Credit: Screenshot ChurchofJesusChrist.org. He received a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Utah State University. He served as a full-time missionary in the Japan Fukuoka Mission. During his time in the Seventy, Stevenson served both as a counselor and as president of the church's Asia North Area, based in Tokyo, Japan. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Utah State University in 1979. Credit: Photo by Scott G. Winterton, Deseret News. Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles speaks during the Saturday afternoon session of the 190th Annual General Conference on April 4, 2020. 5. Elder Gary E. Stevenson “Highly Favored of the Lord” (Quorum of the Twelve Apostles) Conference Session: Sunday Afternoon. Stevenson became a member of the LDS Church's First Quorum of the Seventy at the April 2008 general conference. Elder Gary E. Stevenson was called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles during the 185th Semiannual General Conference of the Church on Oct. 3, 2015. Presiding Bishopric Bishop Gary E. Stevenson, Bishop Gerald Causse and Bishop Dean M. Davies sing during a congregational hymn during the 182nd Annual General Conference for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City Sunday, April 1, 2012. President Russell M. Nelson and Elder Gary E. Stevenson pose for a photo in front of the Sapporo Japan Temple on Aug. 21, 2016. 386 talking about this. Apostolic seniority is generally understood to include all ordained apostles (including the. They are the 98th, 99th and 100th members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in the church's history. Stevenson served a two-year mission in the Japan Fukuoka Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. That $2 bill passed through 16 cousins who served missions throughout the world, reminding each one that they were united in serving the Lord. Stevenson married Lesa Jean Higley in the Idaho Falls Idaho Temple and have four sons. Times of trial do not change how God sees us. On June 15, 2011, three months after earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Presiding Bishop H. David Burton and Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Seventy and president of the Church’s Asia North Area, survey destruction in Higashi Matsushima, Japan, a coastal community devastated by the disaster. Choose from nearly 30 … His son shares the middle name, and his grandson is named Evan. He was called to be the 14th Presiding Bishop of the Church in April 2012 and has served in that capacity until his calling today. He has also served on the Marriott School of Management National Advisory Council and the Utah State University Foundation Board.[5]. Request Info. Photo by Jason Swensen. President Russell Nelson, President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, left, Elder M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and Elder Gary Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles smile during the grand opening of the Primary Children’s and Families’ Cancer Research Center at Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. Elder Stevenson is married to Lesa Jean Higley, whom he met in an Old Testament course at Utah State University. Gary E. Stevenson: Full name: Gary Evan Stevenson: Born: August 5, 1955 () (age 54) Place of birth: Ogden, Utah: LDS Church General Authority: First Quorum of the Seventy: Called by: Thomas S. Monson: Start of term: April 5, 2008 (aged 52) 3) Many people in the scriptures defined … Search. Stevenson was appointed to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in October 2015. He served previously as the church's Presiding Bishop and was the fourteenth man to serve in that position. He has been a general authority of the … He has been a general authority of the church since 2008. As a result, it took a while for me to convince her to go out with me,” he recalled with a smile. Elder Stevenson’s middle name is Evan, which is the name of his father, grandfather and great-grandfather. I'm delighted to walk you through some of these adjustments. Gary Stevenson was born on Aug. 6, 1955, to Evan and Jean Hall Stevenson, the second child and oldest son. Quick Links. Also surviving are his two sons, Kip (Tristan) Stevenson of Elmwood and Ryan (Melissa) Stevenson of Peoria; five … 14. Bishop Gary E. Stevenson visits the Church’s Area Office in the Philippines. Check Reputation Score for Gary Stevenson in Rosedale, IN - View Criminal & Court Records | Photos | Address, Email & Phone Number | Personal Review | $60 - $69,999 Income & Net Worth Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles greets students arriving for the commencement ceremony for the LDS Business College at the Tabernacle at Temple Square in Salt Lake City on Friday, April 12, 2019. [4] After this, he attended the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University (USU). One of his ancestors was Marie Stalle, born in Italy, who immigrated to Utah as a young pioneer girl. Back. Gary E. Stevenson. Elder Gary E. Stevenson and Sister Lesa Stevenson are pictured at RootsTech with their granddaughters, Sophie, Talia and Layla, on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. Bishop David H. Burton, then Presiding Bishop of the Church, and Elder Gary E. Stevenson, then president of the Church Asia North Area, look at the destruction caused by a 9.0-magnitude earthquake and powerful tsunami left more than 20,000 people dead, displaced thousands and destroyed more than 551,000 homes throughout Japan on March 11, 2011. In coming months the Church will build some 3,000 homes for Church members and others. This was the first time since 1906 that three new apostles were sustained. He was born in Peoria on September 16, 1947 to Edward and Fern (Schertz) Stevenson. As an apostle, he is accepted by the church as a prophet, seer and revelator. When he was 12, his father was called as bishop, he served as a bishop and was called to serve as the Presiding Bishop of the Church after serving four years as a General Authority Seventy. From his childhood in Cache Valley, Utah, Elder Stevenson has tried to seek wisdom from the Lord and to be diligent … He is well-acquainted with serving in the church. For example, when his oldest cousin left on a mission, he signed a $2 bill and passed it to the next cousin preparing to serve. Stevenson was born in Ogden, Utah, and was raised primarily in the state's Cache Valley area. 13. His faith was nurtured not only by his parents and siblings but also his extended family. He was the co-founder, president and chief operating officer of Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. which took him all around the world. Elder Claudio R.M. Summary Points: 1) There have been numerous restrictions due to COVID-19. Certificates & Degrees. Elder Gary E. Stevenson with his mother from the Ensign article “Elder Gary E. Stevenson: An Understanding Heart,” by Elder Robert D. Hales. Presiding Bishopric Bishop Gary E. Stevenson, Bishop Gérald Caussé and Bishop Dean M. Davies sing during a congregational hymn during the 182nd Annual General Conference for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City Sunday, April 1, 2012. Gary E. Stevenson was born on August 6, 1955, to Evan N. and Vera Jean Hall Stevenson and was raised in Cache Valley, Utah. The sister rode her bike an hour to Church since normal means of transportation were not available. Gary Evan Stevenson (born August 6, 1955) is an American religious leader and former businessman who is a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Certificates & Degrees . To prepare for your visit, you will … Elder Gary E. Stevenson and Elder Jörg Klebingat visit with LDS teen Maddy Wilford and her family in her hospital room. From right, Elder Ronald A. Rasband, Elder Gary E. Stevenson and Elder Dale G. Renlund were named to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Elder Gary E. Stevenson Elder Stevenson and his wife, Sister Lesa Stevenson, visited Hong Kong, Thailand, Vietnam and Macau in February 2016, accompanied by Elder Gerrit W. Gong, a then-member of the Presidency of the Seventy, and his wife, Sister Susan Gong, as well as members of the Asia Area presidency. 4. 11. That verse of scripture has been a pattern for the life of Elder Gary E. Stevenson, who was sustained on Saturday, October 3, 2015, as a new member of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles (Elder Stevenson, in seniority, is the 11th of the 12 apostles in the quorum). 8. Taking into account various assets, Gary's net worth is greater than $100,000 - $249,999; and makes between $90 - 99,999 a year. New member of the First Quorum of the Seventy, Gary E. Stevenson, and his wife, Lesa. Gary married JoAnn M. Curry on March 15, 1969 in Peoria, she survives. Term ended by removal of apostleship; was later excommunicated. In April 1979, Gary E. Stevenson married Lesa J. Higley. Gary Evan Stevenson (born August 6, 1955) is an American religious leader and former businessman who is a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). [4] He met his wife while attending USU. “The teacher asked Lesa to role-play as Eve and for me to play the role of Satan to tempt her. Prior to his call as a general authority, Stevenson worked as the chief operating officer of ICON Health & Fitness. The Apostle met his wife, Lesa Jean Higley, during an Old Testament class at the institute of religion at Utah State University. 146K likes. Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints speaks to media in a press conference in Montevideo, Uruguay, on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018. Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, Deseret News. 3. He served previously as the church's Presiding Bishop and was the fourteenth man to serve in that position. He served as president of the Japan Nagoya Mission from 2004 to 2007. He was sustained to the Quorum of the Twelve along with Ronald A. Rasband and Dale G. Renlund, filling vacancies created by the 2015 deaths of L. Tom Perry, Boyd K. Packer and Richard G. Scott. Elder Stevenson provides details for a Phase 3 temple experience. Watch “Hear Him" By Elder Gary E. Stevenson. 1. Stevenson is currently assigned over the church's southeast Africa area, comprising the countries of Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Madagascar and Seychelles.[7][8]. Copyright © 2021 Deseret News Publishing Company. Never a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Official Facebook page for Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Pre-recorded in preparation for this announcement. As parents of four outdoor-minded boys, Elder and Sister Stevenson enjoy recreation in northern Utah’s snow and water. It created a sense of responsibility and a sense of obligation,” he said. Bishop Gary E. Stevenson lends a hand constructing new houses in Tacloban, Philippines. He earned a master’s degree in East Asian studies from Stanford University and a doctorate in business administration from Harvard University. Elder Stevenson was serving as president of the Asia North Area in March 2011 when an earthquake and tsunami devastated Japan. “We ski and we snowboard and we snow-mobile and fly fish,” Elder Stevenson said. Elder Gary E. Stevenson and his wife, Sister Lesa Stevenson. Currently, he is the twelfth most senior apostle in the church.[1]. Elder Gary E. Stevenson, right, is shown in an undated photo with his father, Evan N. Stevenson. [2][3] Stevenson was an LDS Church missionary in the Japan Fukuoka Mission in the mid-1970s. The role of bishop holds special significance for Elder Stevenson. Elder Gary E. Stevenson, sustained in October 2015 general conference as the 99th Apostle in the Church, was born in Ogden, Utah on August 6, 1955. 7. The 9.0-magnitude temblor generated a seismic sea wave that left 20,000 dead, displaced thousands, and destroyed 550,000 homes. 10. 2) Nephi considered himself “highly favored of the Lord in all of [his] days”. Elder Gary E. Stevenson and his wife, Sister Lesa Stevenson. Stevenson was released as presiding bishop six days after he was sustained to the Quorum of the Twelve and was succeeded by Gérald Caussé. On March 31, 2012, he was released from the First Quorum of the Seventy and sustained as the church's Presiding Bishop. The Stevensons moved their family to Asia in 2004 when Elder Stevenson accepted a call to serve as president of the Japan Nagoya Mission; the family moved back to that area of the world when Elder Stevenson was called as a General Authority. Elder Jack N. Gerard, right, a General Authority Seventy, and Elder Gary E. Stevenson, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles talk to members of the media outside of the newly renovated Oakland California Temple, of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, May 6, 2019. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Elder Gary E. Stevenson: An Understanding Heart", "Elder Gary E. 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