Mesa Arizona 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 Mesa Arizona Temple.
Temple President | Temple Matron | Years Served |
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Richard Mark Gulbrandsen | Karen Skousen Gulbrandsen | 2024– |
Kenneth McKay Smith | Jody King Smith | 2017–2024 |
J Brent Hatch | Renae Geddes Hatch | 2014–2017 |
Richard Gordon Porter | Susan LaVelle Curtis Porter | 2011–2014 |
Daryl Hodges Garn | Irene Hall Garn | 2009–2011 |
Ezra Thompson (Tom) Clark Jr. | Virginia Meldrum Clark | 2006–2009 |
Albert Choules Jr. | Marilyn Jeppson Lowry Choules | 2003–2006 |
John Richard Peterson | Marcia Jorgensen Peterson | 2000–2003 |
Lee Kenyon Udall | Leona Carpenter Udall | 1997–2000 |
Ernest Widtsoe Shumway | Diane Blackham Shumway | 1994–1997 |
John Henry Tanner | Bertha (Bobbie) Pratt Tanner | 1991–1994 |
Nephi Simeon Allen | Marjorie Nell Price Allen | 1988–1991 |
LeRoy Layton | Roberta Nash Layton | 1985–1988 |
Lorenzo Harold Wright | Leah Thomas Wright | 1980–1985 |
Junius Elmarion Driggs | Bernice Crouse Driggs | 1975–1980 |
Charles Bryant Whiting | Lucie Hall Whiting | 1970–1975 |
Jesse Marsden Smith | Marvel Etoile Bailey Smith | 1963–1970 |
James Robert Price | Mable Alexander Price | 1960–1963 |
Arwell Lee Pierce | Mary Brentnell Done Pierce | 1953–1960 |
Harry Lorenzo Payne | Ethel Cholerton Done Payne | 1944–1953 |
Charles Vestine Pugh | Ava Lou Telia Thompson Pugh | 1940–1944 |
Charles Richens Jones | Ada Faddis Jones | 1934–1940 |
David King Udall | Eliza Luella Stewart Udall | 1927–1934 |