SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Mourners remembered Russell M. Nelson, the surgeon-turned-faith leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as a “healer of hearts” — both spiritually and literally — during a funeral service Tuesday in Salt Lake City.

Nelson served as president of the church up until his death in late September at the age of 101, making him its oldest-ever leader.

About 600 members of Nelson's family were in attendance at faith’s Conference Center, along with 20,000 people who quickly acquired tickets the church offered online, said church spokesperson Doug Andersen. The service also was broadcast globally on the church’s website and other online platforms.

Several of Nelson's 10 children shared stories about their father and lessons he taught them.

“When I think o

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