Understanding Patriarchal Blessings
Robert Clayton Brough, a native Californian, moved to Utah in 1971 to attend Brigham Young University, where he received his B.S. degree in 1974 and his M.S. degree in 1975, both in geography. He presently teaches this subject at Eisenhower Junior High School and is a weather forecaster for KTVX-TV in Salt Lake City, Utah.Elder Brough has lectured extensively and written several books and articles on geography, history, climatology and atmospheric phenomena. He is also the author of five other books dealing with LDS theology: His Servants Speak - Statements by Latter-day Saint Leaders on Contemporary Topics; They who Tarry - The Doctrine of Translated Beings; Our First Estate - The Doctrine of Man's Pre- mortal existence; Understanding Patriarchal Blessings, and Scientific Support for Scriptural Stories.As a youth, Elder Brough took active part in Church activities and scouting, and participated in track and field sports. His LDS Church experience includes completion of a full-time mission to the Eastern States, and service as a stake missionary, scoutmaster, genealogist, gospel doctrine teacher, in-service instructor, bishop's counselor and high councilman.Thomas William Grassley holds a Master of Arts degree in Organizational Communications from Brigham Young University. He is the owner of Carnival Concessions, Carnival Movie Rental, and Minute Man Pizza in Springville, and The Sticker Shop in the University Mall, Orem, Utah.Elder Grassley's church experience includes completion of a full- time mission to the Northern states, counselor in an elders quorum presidency, Sunday School teacher and activities chairman.He is the son of Carl and Alice Grassley of Santa Clara, Utah. In 1978 he married Susan Towse, daughter of Kenneth and Margaret Towse of Los Angeles, California. The Grassleys have two children and reside in Springville, Utah.