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Russell M. Nelson
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Memorial Page for Russell M. Nelson

Sep 9, 1924 – Sep 27, 2025(101 years)Died in:Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County

Cardiothoracic surgeon and 17th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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Occupation(3)

military physiciancardiologistsurgeon

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Wendy Watson NelsonDantzel Nelson

Education(3)

University of MinnesotaUniversity of UtahUniversity of Utah School of Medicine

Russell M. Nelson (* September 9, 1924 in Salt Lake City; † September 27, 2025 in Salt Lake City) was a cardiothoracic surgeon and 17th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was 101 years old. He was married to Wendy Watson Nelson and Dantzel Nelson. He had 10 children. His education included University of Minnesota, University of Utah and University of Utah School of Medicine. His faith was The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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Born in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County

1924

Married Dantzel Nelson

1945

until 2005

Married Wendy Watson Nelson

2006

until 2025

Died in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County

2025

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Russell M. Nelson. Forever remembered.