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    26 January 2018 - SALT LAKE CITY
    Official Statement

    Elder Von G. Keetch Dies at Age 57

       
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      The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released the following statement on the passing of Elder Keetch: 

      "We are deeply saddened to share with you that Elder Von G. Keetch, General Authority Seventy, died this evening following a brief and sudden illness. Elder Keetch has been serving as a General Authority Seventy since April of 2015. Among other assignments, Elder Keetch has been serving as the executive director of the Public Affairs Department. His loss is deeply felt, and we extend our love and prayers to his wife Bernice, his children and loved ones, and pray for the Lord's blessings of peace to be with them at this tender time."

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