THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST

Headquarters: Monongahela, PA

September 22, 2004

Bro Russell Cadman

Vacancy in the Quorum of Apostles: Brother Russell Cadman Has Gone on to His Reward

Brother Russell Cadman passed away on September 11, 2004 having served the Lord in the Church of Jesus Christ since his baptism on May 5, 1946. He was born on September 23, 1916. Brother Russell had been afflicted for the past few years but continued to diligently serve the Church as an Apostle until he only recently became incapacitated. Sister Ethel Cadman, his wife of 68 years, has been his close companion and support. He is also survived by his four daughters, Carolyn Gehly, Esther McCartney, Martha Gehly, and Ellen Larimer, 12 Grandchildren, 19 Great-grandchildren, and 2 Great-great-grandchildren. He was the last surviving son of Apostle Alma Cadman having been preceded in passing by his three brothers and five sisters.

Having made a living and retired from industry, he also loved the simple life of a farmer and maintained a healthy and prosperous lifestyle without becoming attached to the material things life offered him. It was gratifying to witness the love and devotion of the host of family, friends, and brothers and sisters of the Church who stood by him in farewell. Absorbing the diversity and the expressions of that assembly was a wonderful way to assimilate the great testament of his leadership. Those who know him well will continue to keep that testament alive for years to come.

Brother Russell was ordained a Teacher in 1947, an Elder in 1948, an Evangelist in 1955, and an Apostle on April 29, 1956. He diligently sought to live by and to encourage others to live by the Word of God. His studies of The Bible and The Book of Mormon were lifelong and continuous. As a staunch advocate of the scriptures, he was very careful to avoid any expressions or opinions that might be perceived as conflicting even in the slightest way with those things that he learned from his studies. As adept as he was at quoting and preaching the Word of God, he was also devoted to making his life a quiet example for others to follow.

For over 48 years, Brother Russell has been an important factor in the understandings brought forth by the Quorum of Apostles. He respected and was respected by his colleagues in that calling. While his presence and continuing contributions will be missed, there is no doubt that his input will continue to be a factor in the workings of the Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ.

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