Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Jordan River Utah Temple

Presidents and Matrons

Temple presidents and matrons are called to oversee all activities performed at the temple. They serve voluntarily, usually for a period of several years. Following is a list of the current and former presidents and matrons of the Jordan River Utah Temple.

Temple President Temple Matron Years Served
James Scott Lundberg Laurie Hymas Lundberg 2022–2022
Craig Palmer Burton Linda Kjar Burton 2019–2022
William Arthur Schaefermeyer Sharon Lynn Bodily Schaefermeyer 2014–2019
Robert Peter Haight Dorothy Lee Hurst Haight 2011–2014
Frank Wayne Chamberlain Janet Lee Chamberlain 2008–2011
Robert LeGrand Backman Janet Woodbury Backman 2005–2008
Benjamin Berry Banks Susan Kearnes Banks 2002–2005
Loring Merrill Hampton Martha Beatrice Kooyman Hampton 1999–2002
LeGrand Raine Curtis Sr. Patricia Glade Curtis 1996–1999
Charles Elliott Richards Margaret Agnes Farnsworth Richards 1993–1996
William Grant Bangerter Geraldine Hamblin Bangerter 1990–1993
John Anderson Larsen Lois Manwill Larsen 1987–1990
Harold Burke Peterson Brookie Mae Cardon Peterson 1985–1987
Donovan Herbert Van Dam Ada Strong Van Dam 1981–1985