Featherstone — an emeritus General Authority, former temple president, and beloved youth leader — died Saturday night at his home in Bountiful, Utah. He was 87. After becoming an Emeritus General Authority, Elder Featherstone served as president of the Logan Utah Temple from 2002 to 2005.

Who is Vaughn J Featherstone?

Vaughn J. Featherstone (born March 23, 1931) is an emeritus general authority of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). He has been a general authority of the church since 1972. Featherstone was born in Stockton, Tooele County, Utah.

Is there a time capsule in the Atlanta Georgia Temple?

On April 6, 1983, Elder Featherstone drafted a letter addressed to twenty- first century members of the Church. It would be deposited in a time capsule at the dedication of the Atlanta Georgia Temple presumably, like other Church time capsules, to be opened fifty years later.

Is Vaughn J Featherstone dead?

Deceased (1931–2018)
Vaughn J Featherstone/Living or Deceased

What happened to Vaughn Featherstone?

Elder Vaughn J. Featherstone—an emeritus General Authority Seventy, former temple president, and beloved youth leader—died May 12 at his home in Bountiful, Utah. He was 87.

Did Vaughn Featherstone believe in the Second Coming of Christ?

What is certain is that Vaughn J. Featherstone believed the Second Coming was imminent. He was often open about these beliefs in a way in which others might have been more cautious. In the 1990s, a different statement from Elder Featherstone began to circulate.

What did elder Featherstone do for the LDS Church?

He served as the Young Men General President from 1985 to 1990. He also presided over the Texas San Antonio Mission (1976–1978) and four areas of the Church. After becoming an emeritus General Authority, Elder Featherstone served as president of the Logan Utah Temple from 2002 to 2005.

Is Featherstone’s letter genuine?

It has not. By all accounts, Featherstone’s letter appears genuine. Copies have been in circulation for many years, and the letter has similarities to other statements that Elder Featherstone made during his ministry. 14 John Enslen recalls its being read in a meeting in the mid-1980s.