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In a world of turmoil and uncertainty, it is more important than ever to make our families the center of our lives and the top of our priorities.

L. Tom Perry

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L. Tom Perry
Age: 92 †
Born: 1922
Born: August 5
Died: 2015
Died: May 30
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Lowell Tom Perry
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