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Uploaded: December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm
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Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin, the oldest living apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died last night, age 91.Elder Wirthlin had gone to bed at his Salt Lake City home, and died peacefully at about 11:30 pm of causes incident to age. His oldest daughter, Jane Wirthlin Parker, was present. A member of the family had been staying and caring for Elder Wirthlin, whose wife, Elisa Young Rogers Wirthlin, died in 2006.He had continued to work at his office right up until the Thanksgiving holiday.Funeral services will be held at noon on Friday, December 5, at the Tabernacle on Temple Square. Heaven is now an even more loving place. We shall meet you again!President Boyd K. Packer recounted Elder Wirthlin's own words of testimony about an experience he had as a missionary during Christmas of 1937, when he and his companion found themselves in the tiny Bavarian church where the carol, "Silent Night, Holy Night," had been written.He spoke of his deep love for Jesus Christ and his determination to rededicate himself and his life to the service of God.President Packer suggested to Elder Wirthlin's son "that you make this testimony part of your Christmas tradition. Have it printed in such a way that members of the Wirthlin family yet unborn will come to know him."President Monson said the family and the church are grateful for the many condolences from members of the church worldwide.Security was tight on Temple Square as the crowd began to gather, as church volunteers manned metal detectors at the gates, which were locked during the funeral service. A police escort led a cortege of vehicles west on South Temple behind the hearse and onto the square, where family members exited their vehicles.The Mormon Tabernacle Choir provided music for the service, conducted by Mack Wilberg. David B. Wirthlin offered the family prayer before the family entered the Tabernacle, and Joseph B. Wirthlin Jr. dedicated the grave after a brief, private service at the Salt Lake City Cemetery.