A senior Latter-day Saint missionary from Utah died Saturday, Aug. 23, from an accident at the church’s Adam-ondi-Ahman historic site.
Elder Brent Blackburn, 68, a member of the Helper Utah Stake, was “operating a riding lawn mower on a side hill when it overturned,” according to a news release.
Blackburn had been serving with his wife, Sister Carolyn Blackburn, at the historic site near Gallatin, Missouri, since April.
“Our condolences and prayers are with Sister Blackburn and their family at this difficult time,” according to a statement from Sam Penrod, a spokesman with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “We pray that all who are affected by this will feel the peace and comfort of our loving Heavenly Father as they honor the life and faithful service of Elder Blackburn.”
