Patricia P. Pinegar
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Patricia Peterson Pinegar (born February 3, 1937) was the ninth general president of the Primary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1994 to 1999.
Patricia Peterson was born in Cedar City, Utah
and grew up in Utah
, California
and Hawaii
. Peterson attended Brigham Young University
, where she met her future husband, Ed J. Pinegar
. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple
in 1956 and are the parents of eight children.
Pinegar and her husband lived in London
, England
while he was the president
of the England London South Mission
of the church. Later, Ed was the director of the church's Missionary Training Center
in Provo, Utah
.
In 1992, Pinegar was asked to be the second counselor to Janette C. Hales in the general presidency of the church's Young Women Organization. She served in this capacity for two years, when in 1994 she became the ninth general president of the Primary, succeeding Michaelene P. Grassli
. Pinegar served until 1999, when she was succeeded by Coleen K. Menlove
.
During Pinegar's tenure, the Primary developed the Achievement Days program for 8–11 year old girls to parallel the Cub Scout
ing program utilized for Primary boys of the same age.
Starting in 2009 Pinegar served as matron of the Manti Utah Temple
as her husband served as president of the temple.
Patricia Peterson was born in Cedar City, Utah
Cedar City, Utah
As of the census of 2000, there were 20,527 people, 6,486 households, and 4,682 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,021.8 people per square mile . There were 7,109 housing units at an average density of 353.9 per square mile...
and grew up in Utah
Utah
Utah is a state in the Western United States. It was the 45th state to join the Union, on January 4, 1896. Approximately 80% of Utah's 2,763,885 people live along the Wasatch Front, centering on Salt Lake City. This leaves vast expanses of the state nearly uninhabited, making the population the...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
and Hawaii
Hawaii
Hawaii is the newest of the 50 U.S. states , and is the only U.S. state made up entirely of islands. It is the northernmost island group in Polynesia, occupying most of an archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean, southwest of the continental United States, southeast of Japan, and northeast of...
. Peterson attended Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University is a private university located in Provo, Utah. It is owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , and is the United States' largest religious university and third-largest private university.Approximately 98% of the university's 34,000 students...
, where she met her future husband, Ed J. Pinegar
Ed J. Pinegar
Ed Jolley Pinegar is a Latter-day Saint author, educator and leader. His books include Look to the Temple and Raising the Bar, and several works dealing with the study of the Book of Mormon. Many of his books were written with LDS author Richard J...
. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple
Salt Lake Temple
The Salt Lake Temple is the largest and best-known of more than 130 temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is the sixth temple built by the church, requiring 40 years to complete, and the fourth operating temple built since the Mormon exodus from Nauvoo,...
in 1956 and are the parents of eight children.
Pinegar and her husband lived in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
while he was the president
Mission president
Mission president is a priesthood leadership position in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . A mission president presides over a mission and the missionaries serving in the mission...
of the England London South Mission
Mission (LDS Church)
A mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a geographical administrative area to which church missionaries are assigned. Almost all areas of the world are within the boundaries of an LDS Church mission, whether or not Mormon missionaries live or proselytize in the area...
of the church. Later, Ed was the director of the church's Missionary Training Center
Missionary Training Center
Missionary Training Centers are centers devoted to training missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The flagship MTC is located in Provo, Utah, USA, adjacent to the campus of Brigham Young University....
in Provo, Utah
Provo, Utah
Provo is the third largest city in the U.S. state of Utah, located about south of Salt Lake City along the Wasatch Front. Provo is the county seat of Utah County and lies between the cities of Orem to the north and Springville to the south...
.
In 1992, Pinegar was asked to be the second counselor to Janette C. Hales in the general presidency of the church's Young Women Organization. She served in this capacity for two years, when in 1994 she became the ninth general president of the Primary, succeeding Michaelene P. Grassli
Michaelene P. Grassli
Michaelene Packer Grassli was the eighth general president of the Primary organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1988 to 1994. She was a member of the general presidency of the Primary from 1980 to 1994.Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, Michaelene Packer was raised in...
. Pinegar served until 1999, when she was succeeded by Coleen K. Menlove
Coleen K. Menlove
Coleen Kent Menlove was the tenth general president of the Primary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1999 to 2005....
.
During Pinegar's tenure, the Primary developed the Achievement Days program for 8–11 year old girls to parallel the Cub Scout
Cub Scout
A Cub Scout is a member of the section of the worldwide Scouting movement for young persons, mainly boys normally aged about 7 to 11. In some countries they are known by their original name of Wolf Cubs and are often referred to simply as Cubs. The movement is often referred to simply as Cubbing...
ing program utilized for Primary boys of the same age.
Starting in 2009 Pinegar served as matron of the Manti Utah Temple
Manti Utah Temple
The Manti Utah Temple is the fifth constructed temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . Located in the city of Manti, Utah, it was the third LDS temple built west of the Mississippi River after the Mormons' great trek westward. The Manti Utah Temple (formerly the Manti Temple)...
as her husband served as president of the temple.
See also
- Bonnie D. ParkinBonnie D. ParkinBonnie Dansie Parkin was the fourteenth general president of the Relief Society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 2002 to 2007. Parkin was also a member of the general presidency of the church's Young Women organization from 1994 to 1997.Bonnie Dansie was raised in a...
: succeeded Pinegar as Hales's second counselor - Virginia H. PearceVirginia H. PearceVirginia Hinckley Pearce is an author and was a member of the general presidency of the Young Women organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1992 to 1997. Pearce is the daughter of Gordon B...
: first counselor to Hales