Royden G. Derrick
Born: 7 September 1915
Called as Second Assistant Superintendent in the Sunday School: 1966
Released from Sunday School Presidency: 1971
Called to First Quorum of the Seventy: 1 October 1976
Called to Presidency of the Seventy: 22 February 1980
Returned to First Quorum of the Seventy: 6 October 1986
Became Emeritus General Authority: 30 September 1989
Died: 7 December 2009
Called as Second Assistant Superintendent in the Sunday School: 1966
Released from Sunday School Presidency: 1971
Called to First Quorum of the Seventy: 1 October 1976
Called to Presidency of the Seventy: 22 February 1980
Returned to First Quorum of the Seventy: 6 October 1986
Became Emeritus General Authority: 30 September 1989
Died: 7 December 2009
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Instructor, February 1967, New General Superintendency - Royden G. Derrick
Ensign, November 1976, Elder Royden G. Derrick of the First Quorum of the Seventy
Ensign, November 1976, Elder Royden G. Derrick of the First Quorum of the Seventy
Wheelwright, Lorin F. "New General Superintendency - Royden G. Derrick." Instructor. February 1967. pg. 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 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. |
Lynn S. Richards, 1st Asst.
Gen. Supt. David Lawrence McKay Royden G. Derrick, 2nd Asst. |