Donald Lafayette Staheli (October 19, 1931 – May 29, 2010) was an American business executive and was a general authority of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1997 to 2006.
14-456: The Draper Utah Temple is the 129th temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . It was dedicated by church president Thomas S. Monson on March 20, 2009, with additional sessions also held through March 22. The intent to build the temple was announced by church president Gordon B. Hinckley on October 2, 2004, during the church's general conference . Prior to the dedication,
28-494: A current temple recommend can enter for worship. Temple (LDS Church) Too Many Requests If you report this error to the Wikimedia System Administrators, please include the details below. Request from 172.68.168.226 via cp1108 cp1108, Varnish XID 258705188 Upstream caches: cp1108 int Error: 429, Too Many Requests at Thu, 28 Nov 2024 10:57:37 GMT Donald L. Staheli Staheli
42-595: Is also decorated with unique artwork, such as murals of the Rocky Mountains in the instruction rooms, and “a 1922 oil painting that used to hang in the former Draper Tabernacle.” The temple has a radial design centered around the celestial room , which is designed to create a spiritually uplifting environment. The temple includes four instruction rooms, five sealing rooms , and one baptistry, each arranged for ceremonial use. The design has elements representing Latter-day Saint symbolism, providing deeper spiritual to
56-491: The administration of temple operations and provide guidance and training for both temple patrons and staff. The first president of the Draper Utah Temple was Donald L. Staheli , a former church general authority , with the matron being Afton S. Staheli. They served from 2009 until his death in 2010. As of 2024, Dirk A. Cotterell is the president, with Lilly Ann Cotterell serving as matron. On September 30, 2008,
70-484: The church announced that a public open house would be held from January 15, 2009 – March 14, 2009 (excluding Sundays). The temple was dedicated by Thomas S. Monson in 12 sessions, beginning on March 20 and running through the 22nd, 2009. Like all the church's temples, it is not used for Sunday worship services. To members of the church, temples are regarded as sacred houses of the Lord. Once dedicated, only church members with
84-590: The new building was needed to relieve overcrowding in other temples in the valley. It was the fourth temple built in the Salt Lake Valley (after the Salt Lake , Jordan River , and Oquirrh Mountain temples). The Draper Utah Temple sits on 12 acres (49,000 m) at 2000 East and 14000 South in Draper, Utah . The 57,000-square-foot (5,300 m) temple is 166 feet (51 m) high from the main level to
98-549: The temple and line the 492 parking spots. The temple groundbreaking occurred during an invitation-only ceremony at the site, and which was broadcast on the church's satellite system to nearby stake centers . The ceremony was conducted by Russell M. Nelson of the church's Quorum of the Twelve Apostles , with all members of the First Presidency in attendance. On November 29, 2008, the church announced that
112-486: The temple was open to the public from January 15, 2009 through March 14, 2009. The temple was designed by FFKR Architects, using a modern style. A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, was held on August 5, 2006, conducted by Hinckley. Church president Gordon B. Hinckley announced the intent to construct the temple during the opening session of the October 2004 general conference. Hinckley said
126-469: The temple would be open to the public for tours beginning January 15, 2009. Reservations for tours were available until March 14, 2009. The temple was dedicated during 12 sessions from March 20–22 by Thomas S. Monson. In 2020, like all the church's other temples, the Draper Utah Temple was closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic . The building has a modern style, coupled with a traditional Latter-day Saint temple design. Designed by FFKR Architects,
140-409: The temple's appearance and function. Symbolism is important to church members and include the interior design’s motif of the sego lily, which is Utah’s state flower. The sego lily has been said to represent many things, including Utah’s “pioneer spirit.” The church's temples are directed by a temple president and matron, each typically serving for a term of three years. The president and matron oversee
154-601: The temple's architecture reflects both the cultural heritage of the Draper region and its spiritual significance to the church. The 57,000-square-foot (5,300 m) temple is 166 feet (51 m) high from the main level to the top of the structure's spire, which includes the angel Moroni statue. The exterior also includes art glass windows. These elements were chosen for their symbolic significance and alignment with temple traditions. The interior features limestone from France, African makore wood, and art-glass windows. The interior
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#1732791457117168-721: The time of his call as a general authority. He was also an advisor to the mayor of Shanghai , Zhu Rongji . Staheli was serving as president of the LDS Church's Yorktown New York Stake at the time of his call as a general authority. He was living in New Canaan, Connecticut . He became a member of the Second Quorum of the Seventy in April 1997. His assignments as a general authority included serving as president of
182-419: The top of the structure's spire, which includes the angel Moroni statue that had historically been included on most Latter-day Saint temples. The location near the mouth of Draper's Corner Canyon includes a Latter-day Saint meetinghouse. The temple sits above 1,000 acres (400 ha; 1.6 sq mi) of open space in the canyon below that the city approved in fall of 2005. Many varieties of trees surround
196-715: Was born in St. George , Utah and was raised in Hurricane, Utah . He received a B.S. degree from Utah State University , followed by M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Illinois . He also served for two years in the United States Air Force . Staheli was the CEO of Allied Mills and then CEO of Continental Grain . He was the CEO of Continental Grain and the chair of the U.S.–China Business Council at
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