Elder Tad R. Callister, an Emeritus General Authority Seventy and former Sunday School general president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died Thursday, Oct. 9. He was 79.

Throughout his lifetime, Elder Callister served his family as a son, husband and father. He also served in various capacities for the Church of Jesus Christ, including president of the church’s Canada Toronto East Mission, as a General Authority Seventy and in the Presidency of the Seventy and as Sunday School general president.

In each capacity, Elder Callister focused his efforts and energy to defending his faith in Jesus Christ and his restored gospel. Using his background as a lawyer, Elder Callister also sought to defend the United States’ Constitution and its principles.

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