Sad news: Elder Scott has died

[Vort]

http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/elder-richard-g-scott-dies-at-age-86?cid=HP_TU_9-22-2015_dPAD_fANN-SCTT_xLIDyL1-A_

[Windseeker]

That's sad. I always really enjoyed him. He reminded me of Mr Rogers with his kind, gentle and instructive manor. He'll be missed.

[Guest MormonGator]

Been a tough year for us. Boyd Packer, Richard Scott, Tom Perry....

[Average Joe]

This will be a deeply poignant General Conference. My prayers are with the brethren and their families. 

[Guest LiterateParakeet]

Ahhh, that is sad to me.  My goodness it has been a tough year.  

[Just_A_Guy]

When was the last time the Q12 had three simultaneous vacancies?

[Vort]

1906, I believe.

[f1lbr]

I met Elder Scott once.  It was a memorable experience.  Prayers for his family.

[char713]

I'm glad he is back with his wife, she died 20 years ago. 

[Guest LiterateParakeet]

1906, I believe.

 

Wow, how did you know that?!

 

Someone on Facebook  said, (I haven't verified it) 

 

1906. Cowley and Taylor were removed from the quorum for practicing polygamy and Marriner Merrill died.

[The Folk Prophet]

This news made me sad. I loved Elder Scott very much. What a great man.

[pam]

The last time the Quorum of the Twelve had this many vacancies was in 1906 after the death of Elder Marriner W. Merrill and the resignations of Elder John W. Taylor and Elder Matthias F. Cowley.

[Average Joe]

Ahhh, that is sad to me.  My goodness it has been a tough year.  

The remainder of the quorum of the 12 have been carrying a heavier load due to issues of health and death of their brethren 

[lagarthaaz]

I enjoyed reading this from the lds.org Newsroom:

 

To him there was no conflict between religion and science, but a perfect harmony that further strengthened his testimony of a Supreme Being. “Science is completely compatible with the teachings of why we’re here. And while there are some things that I don’t fully understand, I know I will. ... I just marvel at how the scientific approach has allowed us to understand a lot of things about Father in Heaven’s universe and His work and people that are complementary to the religious principles.”...

 

Elder Scott spent his life in the pursuit of truth. He had the mind of a scientist but the soul of an apostle of God. He bore testimony that while scientific truths are relative, God’s truths are absolute and will ultimately bring joy to those who follow them. “I think [with] a life centered in truth, with values that are held and kept, and a recognition that we are not all alone, we can receive guidance from the Lord through the Holy Ghost. That is the core of happiness.”

 

The photo montage the Newsroom put up is lovely - I shed a few tears. 

[Palerider]

From what I read they aren't sure if a third apostle will be called by General Conf ....we shall see

[Still_Small_Voice]

I liked the talks Elder Richard Scott gave.  I used information one not too long ago about receiving revelation.  Likely he is in the paradise of God with his lovely wife now and in the company of other saints that have also died.