Boyd K. Packer

President Boyd K. Packer, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was set apart to this position on June 5, 1994. He was set apart as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve and ordained an Apostle on April 9, 1970.

An educator by profession, his career includes service as supervisor of seminaries and institutes of religion for the Church and as a member of the Administrative Council of Brigham Young University. He received bachelor of science and master of science degrees from Utah State University. He received an Ed.D. in educational administration from Brigham Young University.

President Packer was born September 10, 1924, in Brigham City, Utah. He served as a bomber pilot during World War II in the Pacific theater. He has been active in community and civic affairs, including service as a city councilman.

President Packer served as president of the New England Mission. He is the author of a number of books and other published works. He is an artist, particularly of birds. He is married to the former Donna Smith. They are the parents of ten children.