L. Tom Perry Lowell Tom Perry ( August 5 , 1922 -- May 30 , 2015 ) was an American businessman and religious leader who was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ( LDS Church ) from 1974 until his death .
L. Tom Perry Lowell Tom Perry ( August 5 , 1922 -- May 30 , 2015 ) was an American businessman and religious leader . He was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ( LDS Church ) from April 6 , 1974 until his death .