Plus: A big day in college football, a viral "Barbie"-themed neighborhood in Utah and states that are crazy for ... bats?
Good morning. Today’s temperatures: Logan: 41 - 74° ⛅ Salt Lake City: 51 - 78° ⛅ St. George: 55 - 85° ☀️ Sister Kathleen Johnson Eyring lived a life worthy of a "celestial celebration," according to President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Sister Eyring was honored during funeral services on Saturday in Bountiful, Utah. She died Sunday, Oct. 15, at age 82. Sister Eyring, wife of President Henry B. Eyring of the First Presidency, was remembered by the Church News as a woman who lived a "life of deep conviction to the gospel." Scroll down for more coverage of the funeral services from both the Deseret News and Church News. Also on our mind: A big day in college football as the University of Utah football team again topples USC, a viral "Barbie"-themed neighborhood in Utah and states that are crazy for ... bats?
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| Sister Eyring’s life cause for ‘celestial celebration,’ President Nelson says in funeral tribute |
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| | From Tad Walch of the Deseret News: "Most of Sister Kathleen Johnson Eyring’s 65 grandchildren and great-grandchildren sang 'I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus' on Saturday during her funeral, a moment a son called a reflection of everything that she loved and invested in. "The themes of eternal life and eternal families dominated the hourlong tribute to Sister Eyring, the wife of President Henry B. Eyring, second counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She died Sunday, Oct. 15, at age 82. "President Russell M. Nelson, president of the church, who is recovering from a back injury, did not attend the funeral, but shared a tribute about Sister Eyring during a First Presidency meeting this week and asked his first counselor, President Dallin H. Oaks, to read it while President Oaks presided over the funeral." |
Read more about the funeral services and the life of Sister Eyring from the Deseret News and also the Church News, as reported by Rachel Sterzer Gibson: "Friends, family and other loved ones gathered in Bountiful, Utah, on Oct. 21 for the funeral service of Sister Kathleen Johnson Eyring, celebrating her love of and commitment to her family as well as her quiet ministering, consecrated discipleship, and enduring and powerful dedication to the Savior Jesus Christ." |
| In a battle of nationally ranked teams in Los Angeles, Utah took down USC and Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams ... again. And in Provo, BYU got its first-ever win over a legacy Big 12 school. Here's our coverage: Utah football analysis (Deseret News) Highlights, key plays and photos from No. 14 Utah’s 34-32 win over No. 18 USC (Deseret News) 3 takeaways from No. 14 Utah’s 34-32 win against No. 18 USC (Deseret News) Cam Rising, Brant Kuithe, Lander Barton out for the season (Deseret News) Analysis: Opportunistic BYU wins another game it had no business winning, downs mistake-prone Texas Tech in Provo (Deseret News) Highlights, key plays and photos from BYU’s victory over Texas Tech (Deseret News) How BYU fans reacted to Darius Lassiter’s 1-handed catch against Texas Tech (Deseret News) BYU defense knocks the spit out of Texas Tech (Deseret News) Watch: Cosmo’s latest stunt got him another ‘best mascot’ nomination from social media (Deseret News) More in Sports Kara Eaker announces departure from the University of Utah, alleging verbal and emotional abuse during collegiate career (Deseret News) Utah State squandered a real opportunity against San Jose State (Deseret News) Fans get an up-close look at Jazz during open scrimmage (Deseret News) RSL finishes season with 1-0 win at Colorado; will face Houston in playoffs (KSL) | Utah This ‘Barbie’-themed neighborhood in Utah has gone viral. See our photos (Deseret News) What state is the most bat crazy? And where does Utah rank? (Deseret News) Land, water and air report details key concerns, issues related to Utah's natural resources (KSL) Faith ‘The Chosen’ and ‘Jesus Revolution’ both won awards this week (Deseret News) What the Morehouse College and Spelman College glee club members are saying about singing with the Tabernacle Choir (Church News) Entertainment 7 new releases to watch this holiday season (Deseret News) The Hollywood actors strike hits 100 days. Why hasn't a deal been reached and what's next? (KSL) Health Utah ranks 5th in top 10 healthiest states in the U.S., leads in life expectancy (Deseret News) What traits do pregnant women, roaches share? Answer might help solve disorders (Deseret News) |
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