“Remembering President M. Russell Ballard,” Liahona, Jan. 2024.
Remembering President M. Russell Ballard
He was born on October 8, 1928, in Utah, USA.
He loved playing with his collie dog, Scottie. Scottie even walked with him to and from school!
When he was a boy, he helped sweep floors in his father’s car dealership. As an adult, he helped run the company.
In college, he was nicknamed “the bishop” because his friends knew he would stay true to his standards.
In 1948 he served a mission in England. He served as a counselor in the mission presidency.
He met his wife, Barbara Bowen, at a dance. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple. They had 7 children and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He served as a mission president in Canada with his family.
In 1985 he was called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
He loved being a missionary. He testified that missionary work brings blessings to both missionaries and the people they serve.