Alexander B. Morrison facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Alexander B. Morrison |
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| First Quorum of the Seventy | |
| 4 April 1987 – 1 April 1989 | |
| Called by | Ezra Taft Benson |
| End reason | Transferred to Second Quorum of the Seventy |
| Second Quorum of the Seventy | |
| 1 April 1989 – 6 April 1991 | |
| Called by | Ezra Taft Benson |
| End reason | Transferred to First Quorum of the Seventy |
| First Quorum of the Seventy | |
| 6 April 1991 – 7 October 2000 | |
| Called by | Ezra Taft Benson |
| End reason | Granted general authority emeritus status |
| Emeritus General Authority | |
| 7 October 2000 – 12 February 2018 | |
| Called by | Gordon B. Hinckley |
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| Born | Alexander Baillie Morrison December 22, 1930 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Died | February 12, 2018 (aged 87) Bountiful, Utah, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Spouse(s) | Shirley Brooks |
| Children | 8 |
Alexander Baillie Morrison (born December 22, 1930 – died February 12, 2018) was a smart Canadian scientist and public servant. He was also a leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). He served as a general authority for the church from 1987 until he passed away.
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About Alexander B. Morrison
Alexander B. Morrison was a very accomplished person. He had a successful career as a scientist and worked for the government. He also dedicated much of his life to serving in his church.
His Early Life and Education
Alexander Morrison was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He loved to learn and went to college to study important subjects. He earned degrees in nutrition (which is about how food affects our bodies) and pharmacology (which is about medicines). He studied at the University of Alberta and Cornell University.
A Career in Science
Mr. Morrison had a distinguished career in science and public service. He taught at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada. He also helped lead a special committee for the World Health Organization. This committee focused on research and training for tropical diseases.
In 1984, he received a special award called the David M. Kennedy International Service Award. This award came from Brigham Young University. Mr. Morrison also worked for Health Canada, which is a government department. There, he helped make sure that our environment, medicines, and food were safe for everyone.
Service in the Church
Alexander Morrison joined the LDS Church when he was a student at the University of Alberta. A friend introduced him to the church. Some important church leaders, like N. Eldon Tanner and Hugh B. Brown, were his teachers and leaders when he was new to the church.
Throughout his life, Mr. Morrison served in many roles in the church. He was a branch president and a bishop. He also served as a regional representative.
In 1987, he became a general authority of the church. This means he was called to serve in a full-time leadership position for the entire church. He was part of the First Quorum of the Seventy. He later served in the Second Quorum of the Seventy for a short time before returning to the First Quorum. He continued to serve as a general authority until 2000. After that, he was given emeritus status, which means he was honorably released from his full-time duties but still held his title.
Mr. Morrison also wrote seven books about his faith. He became well-known for speaking out about helping people with mental illness.
Family Life and Legacy
Alexander Morrison was married to Shirley Brooks, and they had eight children together. He passed away at his home in Bountiful, Utah, on February 12, 2018. He is remembered for his contributions to science, public safety, and his dedicated service to his church and community.
