Was Branch president, Ministering/home teacher, Other leader, Sunday school, - AKA Jay Van Wagoner
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From obituary:
“On February 22, 1949, he married [his wife] in Jerome, Idaho. They were sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple the following year. They later divorced after 57 year of marriage.
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“Jay was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served in many ward and stake positions including Stake Mission Presidency, Branch President, home teacher, and his most favorite calling, gospel doctrine teacher. Jay would pack a room when he taught. His love and knowledge of the gospel drew people to him. He was very active in family history and sent thousands of names to the temple.”
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