Lynn S. Richards
Born: 3 February 1901
Called as Second Assistant Superintendent of the Sunday School: 1952
Called as First Assistant Superintendent of the Sunday School: 1966
Released: 1971
Died: 26 May 2001
Called as Second Assistant Superintendent of the Sunday School: 1952
Called as First Assistant Superintendent of the Sunday School: 1966
Released: 1971
Died: 26 May 2001
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Biographical Articles
Biographical Encyclopedia, Volume 4
Instructor, May 1935, Lynn Stephen Richards
Instructor, February 1967, New General Superintendency - Lynn S. Richards
Instructor, May 1935, Lynn Stephen Richards
Instructor, February 1967, New General Superintendency - Lynn S. Richards
Jenson, Andrew. "Richards, Lynn Stephen." Biographical Encyclopedia. Volume 4. pg. 222-223.
RICHARDS, Lynn Stephen, a member of the general board of the Deseret Sunday School Union, was born Feb. 3, 1901, on the present site of the Lincoln Ward chapel (Granite Stake) Salt Lake City, Utah, a son of Elder Stephen L. Richards and Irene Smith Merrill. He was baptized when about eight years old and ordained successively to the offices of Deacon, Teacher and Priest; and Elder in June, 1919. Elder Richards filled a mission to the Eastern States from June, 1919, to June, 1921, laboring principally in Philadelphia and Boston. He acted as principal of the Oneida-Franklin Stakes Seminary during the years 1923-1924 and 1925-1926, and has been engaged continuously as a teacher in Sunday schools since 1925. He was made a member of the Liberty Stake Sunday School superintendency in October, 1933, and became a member of the Deseret Sunday School Union Board in October, 1934. He attended the public schools of Salt Lake City, including the Granite High School, after which he graduated from the L. D. S. University in 1919. After returning from his mission he attended the University of Utah in 1921-1922, the Utah State Agricultural College in 1922-1923, and graduated from the Brigham Young University in 1924 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. Continuing his education at the law school of the Leland Stanford Junior University in 1926-1928, he received in 1928 the degree of Juris Doctor. Returning to Salt Lake City he was admitted to practice law in the Supreme Court of the State of Utah on July 22, 1929, and in the District Court of the United States Sept. IG, 1933. He served as secretary of the senate of the Utah State Legislature in 1933- 1935, and at the present time is practicing law as a member of the firm of Moyle and Richards, attorneys, of Salt Lake City. On Dec. 11, 1924, Elder Richards married Lucille Janet Covey, a descendant of Lucy Mack, and this union has been blessed with four children, namely, Lynn Stephen, jun., Joseph Covey, Rosalie Lucille and Victoria Janet. As a young man Elder Richards has rendered valuable service to the Church and to the community at large.
RICHARDS, Lynn Stephen, a member of the general board of the Deseret Sunday School Union, was born Feb. 3, 1901, on the present site of the Lincoln Ward chapel (Granite Stake) Salt Lake City, Utah, a son of Elder Stephen L. Richards and Irene Smith Merrill. He was baptized when about eight years old and ordained successively to the offices of Deacon, Teacher and Priest; and Elder in June, 1919. Elder Richards filled a mission to the Eastern States from June, 1919, to June, 1921, laboring principally in Philadelphia and Boston. He acted as principal of the Oneida-Franklin Stakes Seminary during the years 1923-1924 and 1925-1926, and has been engaged continuously as a teacher in Sunday schools since 1925. He was made a member of the Liberty Stake Sunday School superintendency in October, 1933, and became a member of the Deseret Sunday School Union Board in October, 1934. He attended the public schools of Salt Lake City, including the Granite High School, after which he graduated from the L. D. S. University in 1919. After returning from his mission he attended the University of Utah in 1921-1922, the Utah State Agricultural College in 1922-1923, and graduated from the Brigham Young University in 1924 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. Continuing his education at the law school of the Leland Stanford Junior University in 1926-1928, he received in 1928 the degree of Juris Doctor. Returning to Salt Lake City he was admitted to practice law in the Supreme Court of the State of Utah on July 22, 1929, and in the District Court of the United States Sept. IG, 1933. He served as secretary of the senate of the Utah State Legislature in 1933- 1935, and at the present time is practicing law as a member of the firm of Moyle and Richards, attorneys, of Salt Lake City. On Dec. 11, 1924, Elder Richards married Lucille Janet Covey, a descendant of Lucy Mack, and this union has been blessed with four children, namely, Lynn Stephen, jun., Joseph Covey, Rosalie Lucille and Victoria Janet. As a young man Elder Richards has rendered valuable service to the Church and to the community at large.
"Lynn Stephen Richards." Instructor. May 1935. pg. 190.
LYNN STEPHEN RICHARDS
One of the new members of the Deseret Sunday School Union Board, sustained at the Sunday School Conference, held April seventh, is Lynn Stephen Richards.
Brother Richards is the son of Stephen L. and Irene Merrill Richards. His father is a grandson of Willard Richards, and his mother a grandchild of George A. Smith. Lynn was born on February 3, 1901, in the home of Dr. Stephen L. Richards, the site of which is now the location of the Lincoln Ward Chapel, and Granite Stake Tabernacle. He has resided in Salt Lake City all his life (with the exception of the time spent on a mission) teaching and studying, and now lives at 1032 Douglas Street, Salt Lake City, with his wife and four children. His wife was Lucille Covey before her marriage, daughter of Stephen Mack Covey, a direct descendant of Lucy Mack and Hannah Saunders, of an early pioneer family.
Lynn began his education in the kindergarten of the Union School while living in the home of Julina Smith, across the road from the present West High School; attended Granite High School for two years under the principalship of Adam S. Bennion, and the Granite Seminary in the second and third year of its existence, under John M. Whitaker. He spent one year each in three universities: graduated from the L. D. S. University; attended the Brigham Young University in 1925; graduated in 1928 from the School of Law of the Leland Stanford, jr.. University with a Degree of Juris Doctor.
After Brother Richards returned from a two year's mission to the Eastern States, he was appointed to his first Sunday School position as teacher of a class of girls in the Eighteenth Ward, who were, indeed, a challenge to him. He next became the principal of the Oneida and Franklin Stake Seminary at Preston, Idaho, where he became the head of the stake teacher-training class, a Sunday School teacher, and chairman of the M, I. A. Recreational Committee on the Mutual Board of Franklin Stake. These positions he held for two years.
Throughout his experience at Law School he taught a Sunday School class and upon returning^ to Salt Lake City taught a Department "C" Group in the Yale Ward for three years. Was ward chorister and choir leader in the Yale Ward and Second Assistant to the Superintendent of Liberty Stake Sunday Schools and in charge of teaching. From this position he was called to the General Board. Prior to this call he assisted in a number of stake Sunday School Conventions and "won his spurs" on his own account by reason of his acknowledged efficiency as a Sunday School worker. He was one of the readers in the Centennial pageant, "The Message of the Ages," has taken part in a number of dramatic performances, radio broadcasts, and is a singer of no mean ability.
Brother Richards has been assigned to the "C" Department of the General Board, supervising that important class designed for priests and other young people of 17 and 18 years of age.
He is a welcome addition to our General Board.
LYNN STEPHEN RICHARDS
One of the new members of the Deseret Sunday School Union Board, sustained at the Sunday School Conference, held April seventh, is Lynn Stephen Richards.
Brother Richards is the son of Stephen L. and Irene Merrill Richards. His father is a grandson of Willard Richards, and his mother a grandchild of George A. Smith. Lynn was born on February 3, 1901, in the home of Dr. Stephen L. Richards, the site of which is now the location of the Lincoln Ward Chapel, and Granite Stake Tabernacle. He has resided in Salt Lake City all his life (with the exception of the time spent on a mission) teaching and studying, and now lives at 1032 Douglas Street, Salt Lake City, with his wife and four children. His wife was Lucille Covey before her marriage, daughter of Stephen Mack Covey, a direct descendant of Lucy Mack and Hannah Saunders, of an early pioneer family.
Lynn began his education in the kindergarten of the Union School while living in the home of Julina Smith, across the road from the present West High School; attended Granite High School for two years under the principalship of Adam S. Bennion, and the Granite Seminary in the second and third year of its existence, under John M. Whitaker. He spent one year each in three universities: graduated from the L. D. S. University; attended the Brigham Young University in 1925; graduated in 1928 from the School of Law of the Leland Stanford, jr.. University with a Degree of Juris Doctor.
After Brother Richards returned from a two year's mission to the Eastern States, he was appointed to his first Sunday School position as teacher of a class of girls in the Eighteenth Ward, who were, indeed, a challenge to him. He next became the principal of the Oneida and Franklin Stake Seminary at Preston, Idaho, where he became the head of the stake teacher-training class, a Sunday School teacher, and chairman of the M, I. A. Recreational Committee on the Mutual Board of Franklin Stake. These positions he held for two years.
Throughout his experience at Law School he taught a Sunday School class and upon returning^ to Salt Lake City taught a Department "C" Group in the Yale Ward for three years. Was ward chorister and choir leader in the Yale Ward and Second Assistant to the Superintendent of Liberty Stake Sunday Schools and in charge of teaching. From this position he was called to the General Board. Prior to this call he assisted in a number of stake Sunday School Conventions and "won his spurs" on his own account by reason of his acknowledged efficiency as a Sunday School worker. He was one of the readers in the Centennial pageant, "The Message of the Ages," has taken part in a number of dramatic performances, radio broadcasts, and is a singer of no mean ability.
Brother Richards has been assigned to the "C" Department of the General Board, supervising that important class designed for priests and other young people of 17 and 18 years of age.
He is a welcome addition to our General Board.
Wheelwright, Lorin F. "New General Superintendency." Instructor. February 1967. pg. 64-65.
NEW GENERAL SUPERINTENDENCY Superintendent Hill Released with Love and Appreciation George R. Hill has sought retirement at the age of 82 and has been granted a release by The First Presidency from the position of general superintendent of the Deseret Sunday School Union. From the far reaches of the Church thousands of Sunday School members and workers have joined in a swelling chorus of appreciation for Dr. Hill. Those who have worked with him have felt the warmth of his friendship and his great concern for constant improvement of Gospel teaching. He has personified the spirit of enlistment—of attracting and holding every member of this Church in Sunday School by reverential worship and inspirational instruction. Since 1934 he has served on the general board as a member, as an assistant superintendent, and (since 1949) as general superintendent. During these years Sunday School attendance has more than doubled. Regular courses have been adopted in Teacher Training, Genealogy, Parent and Child, and Gospel Essentials. When attendance outstripped a rapidly expanding building program, he inaugurated double sessions. He brought to the general board a corps of loyal workers who have been inspired and directed to create texts, films, brochures, institutes, conferences, The Instructor, and a multitude of programs designed to help teachers make the Gospel of Jesus Christ an active force in people's lives. A tribute to Superintendent Hill was published in these pages in May, 1964. Those of us who have worked intimately with him on The Instructor magazine have felt his urging and guidance to improve the magazine's appearance, sharpen its content, and increase its spirituality. For us he has been a leader whose love of truth and willingness to present it dramatically have brought more use of full color, careful selection of authors, and progressive methods of circulation. We have loved him for keeping its pages free of advertising and for concentrating our energies upon Gospel content. We have felt his firm hand on the helm, his spirit of helpfulness, and his vision to set a true course. We will continue to feel his influence and be guided by his kindly, purposeful discipline. We say, with all other Sunday School workers, "Thank you, Brother Hill, for helping us develop our talents and for giving us an opportunity to use them in the work of the Lord." The First Presidency of the Church appointed a new general superintendency of the Deseret Sunday School Union, December 2, 1966. David Lawrence McKay was named general superintendent, with Lynn S. Richards as first assistant and Royden G. Derrick as second assistant. All three have served previously in positions of leadership under Superintendent Hill, and their appointment provides a continuity of Sunday School purpose and growth. Superintendent McKay joined the general board in 1944. He was serving as superintendent of Sunday Schools of Bonneville Stake at the time. He was named second assistant general superintendent in 1949 and became first assistant in 1952. Prior to joining the general board, he filled a mission to the French-speaking area of the Swiss-German Mission. He served for six months as associate editor of The Millennial Star in the British Mission. He is an attorney by profession and received his early education in the public schools of Ogden, Utah, and in Weber Academy (now Weber State College). He graduated from the University of Utah (A.B.), from George Washington University (LL.B.), and from Harvard Law School (LL.M.). Along the way he studied at the Sorbonne, University of Paris, and taught in the high schools of Washington, D.C., while attending school. For two years he taught French at the University of Utah. He is a member of the American Bar Association and the Bar Associations of Utah and the District of Columbia. He is senior partner in the law firm of McKay and (Wilford M.) Burton. He was born in Ogden, Utah, September 30, 1901, the eldest son of President and Mrs. David O. McKay. He married Mildred Calderwood, and the couple have four daughters. Sister McKay serves on the editorial board of The Children's Friend. Superintendent Richards was serving as bishop of Federal Heights Ward, Emigration Stake, when he was called to be second assistant superintendent in 1952. He had previously been bishop of University Ward. He had served as a member of the general board from 1934 to 1945. He was born February 3, 1901, in Salt Lake City, a son of the late President Stephen L Richards and Irene Merrill Richards. Superintendent Richards attended the University of Utah and Utah State Agricultural College (now Utah State University). He graduated from Brigham Young University and was twice elected president of its alumni association. He holds a distinguished service award from BYU. He received his professional degree of Doctor of Jurisprudence from Stanford University. He is past president of the Salt Lake City and County Bar Association and a member of the Utah State and American Bar Associations. Superintendent Richards has long been involved in educational pursuits. He spent two years as principal of the Oneida Stake LDS Seminary in Preston, Idaho, and has served 14 years on the Utah State Board of Education. While teaching in Preston, he married Lucille Covey; the couple have six children. He has served as a senator in the Utah state legislature and is senior partner in the law firm of Richards, Bird, Hart, and Kump. Superintendent Derrick was a member of the general board from 1954 to 1957. He was released to join the presidency of the Monument Park Stake, where he served both as second and first counselor. He also has been a high councilor, a bishop's counselor, a ward clerk, and a teacher in priesthood quorums and the Sunday School. He has been a guide on Temple Square intermittently since 1954. He was born September 7, 1915, in Salt Lake City, where he attended the public schools. He studied engineering at the University of Utah and received the University's College of Business Outstanding Achievement Award in 1963 and an honorary doctor's degree in 1965. He served eight years on the Board of Regents. He has had a distinguished career in business and public service. He heads the Western Steel Company and four other companies. He is director of several other firms. He is chairman of the board of the Salt Lake Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and a member of the Central Utah Water Conservancy District board of directors. This body is assigned the important responsibility of supervising Utah's share of the upper Colorado River water. He is the son of Hyrum and Margaret Glade Derrick. In 1938 he married Allie Jean Olsen of Monroe. They have four children. The members of this superintendency bring to their callings a rich background of Church service, as well as experience in many civic enterprises. The Sunday School looks forward to a period of spiritual prosperity under their leadership. —Lorin F. Wheelwright. |
George R. Hill
Lynn S. Richards, 1st Asst., Gen. Supt. David Lawrence McKay, Royden G. Derrick, 2nd Asst.
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