James E. Faust
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| Second Counselor in the First Presidency | |
| March 12, 1995 – August 10, 2007 | |
| Predecessor | Thomas S. Monson |
| Successor | Henry B. Eyring |
| Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | |
| September 30, 1978 – March 12, 1995 | |
| End reason | Called as Second Counselor in the First Presidency |
| LDS Church Apostle | |
| October 1, 1978 – August 10, 2007 | |
| Reason | Death of Delbert L. Stapley |
| Reorganization at end of term |
Quentin L. Cook ordained; Henry B. Eyring added to First Presidency |
| Presidency of the First Quorum of the Seventy | |
| October 1, 1976 – September 30, 1978 | |
| End reason | Called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles |
| First Quorum of the Seventy | |
| October 1, 1976 – September 30, 1978 | |
| End reason | Called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles |
| Assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | |
| October 6, 1972 – October 1, 1976 | |
| End reason | Position abolished |
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James Esdras Faust July 31, 1920 Delta, Utah, United States |
| Died | August 10, 2007 (aged 87) Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
| Resting place | Holladay Memorial Park 40°39′44″N 111°49′51″W / 40.6622°N 111.8308°W |
| Spouse(s) | Ruth Wright |
| Children | James H. Faust Janna R. Coombs Marcus G. Faust Lisa A. Smith Robert P. Faust |
| Parents | George A. Faust Amy Finlinson |
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James Esdras Faust (July 31, 1920 – August 10, 2007) was an American religious leader, lawyer, and politician. Faust was Second Counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1995 until his death, an LDS Church apostle for 29 years, and a general authority of the church for 35 years.
Faust was born to George A. Faust and Amy Finlinson in Delta, Utah. As a child, he lived in this rural area. His family moved to the southern part of the Salt Lake Valley before he reached high school age. He attended Granite High School in Salt Lake City, where he won awards for track and a letter for football. He later attended the University of Utah, where he ran the 440-yard and mile relay. His college education was delayed twice. First, when he served as a missionary for the LDS Church in southern Brazil from 1939 to 1942. Then later when he served during World War II in the United States Army Air Corps where he was a First Lieutenant at the time of discharge.
On April 22, 1943, Faust married Ruth Wright, whom he had met at Granite High School. The wedding took place during a short leave during his military service, and they were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple.
Faust graduated from the University of Utah in 1948 with a B.A. and Juris Doctor. After graduation, he worked in a law firm in Salt Lake City.
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