Sharon G. Larsen

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Sharon G. Larsen
Second Counselor in the Young Women General Presidency
1997  2002
Called by Janette C. Hales
PredecessorCarol B. Thomas
Successor Elaine S. Dalton
Personal details
Born (1939-02-06) February 6, 1939 (age 83)
Glenwood, Alberta, Canada
Alma mater University of Alberta
Brigham Young University
Spouse(s)Ralph T. Larsen
Children2

Sharon Greene Larsen (born February 6, 1939) served as the second counselor to Margaret D. Nadauld in the General Presidency of the Young Women of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1997 to 2002.

Larsen was born and raised in Glenwood, Alberta, Canada. Larsen studied at the University of Alberta and then at Brigham Young University (BYU) where she earned a degree in elementary education. She taught school in St. Louis, Missouri and in Davis County, Utah.

In the LDS Church, Larsen served in a variety of callings in the Young Women and Relief Society as well as a seminary and institute teacher.

Larsen is married to Ralph T. Larsen and they are the parents of two children. Ralph is a dentist.

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints titles
Preceded by
Carol B. Thomas
Second Counselor in the
Young Women General Presidency

1997–2002
Succeeded by