David O. McKay[1] was the ninth President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in this position from 1951 until his death 20 years later. Image:David O McKay.jpg David Oman McKay was born on September 8, 1873. He was the third child of David and Jennette Evans McKay. When he was seven, multiple trials came to the McKay family. His two older sisters, Margaret and Ellena died within a few days of each other. Then a year later, David’s father was called on a mission to Scotland. His father was concerned about leaving his wife and young son to take care of the farm alone, especially since his wife was expecting. David’s mother encouraged his father to accept the call: “Of course you must accept,” she told David’s father. “You need not worry about me. David and I will m