Elder Wirthlin had gone to bed at his Salt Lake City home, and died peacefully at about 11:30 pm of causes incident to age. His oldest daughter, Jane Wirthlin Parker, was present. A member of the family had been staying and caring for Elder Wirthlin, whose wife, Elisa Young Rogers Wirthlin, died in 2006.
He had continued to work at his office right up until the Thanksgiving holiday.Funeral services will be held at noon on Friday, December 5, at the Tabernacle on Temple Square.
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i was sad to see that Elder Wirthlin had passed away when i got onto the computer tonight.
i always enjoyed hearing him speak and truly enjoyed this last talk that he gave in general conference. what a wonderful example to us of how we should face adversity and preserver through it. i am grateful for all of his service and for the wonderful counsel he shared with us.
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