Background
Scott, Richard G. was born on November 7, 1928 in Pocatello, Idaho, United States. Son of Kenneth Leroy and Mary Whittle Scott.
religious organization administrator
Scott, Richard G. was born on November 7, 1928 in Pocatello, Idaho, United States. Son of Kenneth Leroy and Mary Whittle Scott.
Degree in mechanical engineering, George Washington University. Postgraduate in nuclear engineering.
Member of staff naval and land based power plants, 1953-1965; head North Mission, Latter- Day Saints (Mormons) Church, Cordoba, Argentina, 1965-1969; regional representative in Uruguay, Paraguay, North Carolina, South Carolina., Virginia, Washington, Latter- Day Saints (Mormons) Church, 1969-1977; member 1st Quorum of Seventy, Latter- Day Saints (Mormons) Church, 1977-1983; member presidency of 1st Quorum of Seventy, Latter- Day Saints (Mormons) Church, 1983-1988; apostle, Latter- Day Saints (Mormons) Church, since 1988.
Married Jeanen Watkins, July 16, 1953. 7 children.