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Elder Perry’s Casket Arrives
Elder Perry’s Casket Arrives
Entering the Tabernacle
Elder Nelson comforts Elder Perry’s wife, Barbara, as she enters the Tabernacle.
Elder Perry’s Casket in the Tabernacle
The First Presidency standing at Elder Perry’s funeral.
General Authorities take their seats in the Tabernacle.
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.”
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.
The funeral procession begins.
Devin Dayton, a relative of Elder Perry’s, tweeted the following picture.
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