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PHOTO GALLERY: Funeral of Elder L. Tom Perry

PHOTO GALLERY: Funeral of Elder L. Tom Perry

Aleah Ingram June 5, 2015 Church

Elder Perry's Funeral — Elder Perry’s Casket Arrives

Elder Perry's Funeral — Elder Perry’s Casket Arrives

Elder Perry's Funeral — Entering the Tabernacle

Elder Perry's Funeral — Elder Nelson comforts Elder Perry’s wife, Barbara, as she enters the Tabernacle.

Elder Perry's Funeral — Elder Perry’s Casket in the Tabernacle

Elder Perry's Funeral — The First Presidency standing at Elder Perry’s funeral.

Elder Perry's Funeral — General Authorities take their seats in the Tabernacle.

Elder Perry's Funeral

Elder Perry's Funeral — Elder Perry’s son, Lee T. Perry, addresses the congregation. “Every day of his life was glorious to him. He embraced the life that was always full speed ahead.”

every day of his life was glorious to him, he embraced the life that was always full speed ahead. — Elder M. Russell Ballard address the congregation and shared some of Elder Perry’s last words to him: “Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world. Everything depends on Him. We better find a way to stay close to Him.”

Elder Oaks speaks. “I felt especially close to Elder Perry because I was exactly 10 years behind him.”

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir Performs.

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir Performs.

Elder Eyring conducted the funeral.

President Monson was the closing speaker.

“I was pleased there was another Tom among the General Authorities.”

“My dear brothers and sisters, wherever I go in this beautiful world, a part of this cherished friend will always go with me.”

Mormon Tabernacle Choir Performs.

Elder Perry’s casket is removed from the Tabernacle.

A flag is draped over Elder Perry’s Casket.

Family prepare to leave for the private graveside service.

PHOTO GALLERY: Funeral of Elder L. Tom Perry

The funeral procession begins.

Devin Dayton, a relative of Elder Perry’s, tweeted the following picture.

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About Aleah Ingram

Aleah is a graduate of Southern Virginia University, where she studied English, Creative Writing, and Dance. She now works full time as a marketing and product manager, writer, and editor. Aleah served a mission in California and is loves organic milk, Lang Leav poetry, Gaynor Minden pointe shoes, and Bollywood movies.

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