Early Life
How old was he when his mother died?
11
How long did he serve as the prophet for?
12 years
What war was taking place during the first few years as an apostle?
World War II
Did he anticipate that he would live long enough to become a prophet?
No, many people as well as himself did not think he would live long enough due to all of his health issues.
Was he an avid and talented basketball player?
Basketball took up much of his time when he was young.
Where was he born?
Salt Lake City
How old was he when he died?
90 years old.
While he was a prophet he was the first one to annouce that all able men should do what?
Serve a full time mission
Where they sealed in the temple on the day they were married?
No they were not.
When did he suffer from health issues?
He had health issues his whole life.
He was born on March 28th of what year?
1895
What year did he die in?
1985
Why was he ordained before Ezra Taft Benson?
Because he was 4 years older than him.
How many kids did he have?
4
Did he play the piano and sing to earn money during the great depression?
How many sister's did he have die while he was young?
4
Right before he died, who did he say was happy to see him.
His mom
How did he react when he was called to be an apostle?
He did not know how to react. He was so overwhelmed with emotions that he layed down and cried on the floor.
What was his wife's name?
Camilla Eyring
Did he suffered form facial paralisis as a young boy.
Yes he did. He has some serious health issues as a child.
Why was his mission in Europe cut short?
The assasination of Archduke Ferdinand
Did President Russel M. Nelson performed heart surgery on Spencer W. Kimball?
Yes he did. He performed a 4.5 hour open heart surgery on Kimball.
Who did George Albert Smith instruct him to look after?
The Native Americans
When Spencer W. Kimball was a young boy his family moved. He stayed there until he was called to be an apostle. What state did he reside in for this time?
Arizona
What does the W. in his name stand for?
Woolley