President James E. Faust, who passed away Aug. 10, was eulogized as "a man of God" and a stalwart in the kingdom of the Lord.
A Church statement said that President Faust, surrounded by his family in his home, had died of "causes incident to age."
The funeral for President Faust, second counselor in the First Presidency for the past 12 years, and a General Authority of the Church for 35 years, was held Aug. 14 in the Tabernacle on Temple Square, with President Gordon B. Hinckley presiding, conducting and addressing the large congregation. Proceedings were carried via Church satellite to meetinghouses in many parts of the world.
"The passing of this wonderful leader brings to a close a chapter in Church history spanning nearly 35 years of faithful leadership," said President Hinckley. "President Faust's lifetime of service to the Church and his country reached across borders into the hearts and homes of people throughout the world."
Other speakers were President Thomas S. Monson, first counselor in the First Presidency; Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve; and Marcus Faust, a son.
President Boyd K. Packer, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve, offered the invocation; Janna Faust Coombs, a daughter of President Faust, gave the benediction. The family prayer was given by Robert P. Faust.
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir, under direction of Craig Jessop and Mack Wilburg and accompanied by Tabernacle organist John Longhurst, provided music for the service. The text of the closing hymn, "This Is the Christ," was written by President Faust.
President Hinckley presided over the burial service at Holladay Memorial Park, saying that he and others had gathered at the site to dedicate the grave of "our beloved James Esdras Faust."
A son, James H. Faust, offered the prayer to dedicate the grave.
An honor guard provided a three-volley salute in acknowledgment of President Faust's service in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. After a bugler sounded "Taps," the honor guard folded the flag that had covered President Faust's casket at the cemetery and presented it to Sister Faust.
