The Early Years
What day was Russell M Nelson born?
September 9, 1924
Which university did RMN get his undergraduate and Medical Degrees?
University of Minnesota
Who did President Nelson marry on August 31, 1945 (after dating for 3 years)?
Dantzel White
How old was President Nelson when he was called as an apostle in the quorum of the twelve?
59 years old
Which two branches of the military did RMN serve?
1945-1947: US Navy reserve
1951-1953 Served in the US Army Médica Corp during the Korean War
Where was President Nelson born?
Salt Lake City, Utah
What kind of doctor is President Nelson?
Cardiothoracic surgeon
How many children does RMN have?
9 daughters, 1 son
What revelation did President Nelson receive concerning sealing and baptismal ordinances?
women, youth and children may serve as witnesses
How old was RMN when he performed his first open-heart surgery in Utah?
31
How old was RMN when he graduated from High School?
16
At the University of Minnesota, what revolutionary machine did RMN help to pioneer?
heart-lung machine
What did President Nelson do every Sunday while Dantzel sang in the Tabernacle Choir?
He would curl his daughter’s hair and get them ready for church!
In 2018, President Nelson announced the “home-centered, Church-supported” approach to gospel learning called…
Come, Follow Me
How many grandchildren and great-grandchildren does RMN have?
57 grandchildren
over 100 great-grandchildren
How many siblings did RMN have?
3 2 sisters (Marjory & Enid) 1 brother (Robert)
President Nelson performed the first successful _________ __________ operation in the United States
Pediatric Cardiac
(tetralogy of Fallot in a 4 year old girl)
What is Wendy Watson’s professional career?
Marriage and Family Therapist
What language did President Nelson give {what is believed to be} the first address by a latter-day church President in a language other than English?
Spanish
Where did President Nelson serve as a missionary?
He did not serve a full-time mission; however, From 1955-1965 he served as a Temple Square missionary, helping visitors from 4pm to 5pm each Thursday.
How old was President Nelson when he got baptized?
16 years old
How many years did President Nelson practice as a cardiothoracic surgeon?
29 years
President Nelson sends personalized cards to all of his family members for ______ & ________
Birthdays and Anniversaries
How many temples has President Nelson announced?
168
What is Presdient Nelson’s favorite sport?
snow skiing
He went often, until he became the prophet.