Coleen K. Menlove
American religious leader (born 1943)
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Coleen K. Menlove (born July 1, 1943) is an American religious leader who was the tenth general president of the children's organization (Primary) of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1999 to 2005.[1]
Salt Lake City, Utah
| Coleen K. Menlove | |
|---|---|
| 13th Primary General President | |
| October 1, 1999 | |
| Called by | Gordon B. Hinckley |
| Predecessor | Patricia Peterson Pinegar |
| Successor | Cheryl C. Lant |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 July 1943 Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Alma mater | University of Utah, Brigham Young University |
| Spouse(s) |
Dean W. Menlove (m. 1964) |
| Children | 7 |
Menlove was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. She holds a bachelor's degree in elementary education from the University of Utah and a master's degree in education from Brigham Young University. She taught part-time in elementary schools in Salt Lake City.
Prior to being general president of Primary, Menlove served on the board of the church's Young Women organization. In October 1999, Menlove was selected to lead Primary.[2] She called Sydney S. Reynolds as first counselor and Gayle M. Clegg as second counselor. During Menlove's tenure, the Primary organization celebrated its 125th anniversary. In 2005, Menlove was released and was succeeded by Cheryl C. Lant. Menlove's general conference addresses included Living Happily Ever After.[3]
In 2005, Menlove was awarded the Silver Buffalo Award by the Boy Scouts of America.
Menlove and her husband, Dean W. Menlove, were married in 1964 and have seven children.
Sermons and publications
- “Living Happily Ever After,” Ensign, May 2000, p. 12
- "Patience—in the Process of Time", 2002 BYU Women's Conference
- "Prophets, Prayers, and Promised Blessings", BYU–Idaho Education Week, 2003-06-27
- “Show You Know,” Friend, June 2003, p. 16
- “A Voice of Gladness for Our Children,” Liahona, November 2002, p. 13