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Marvin Jeremy Ashton (May 6, 1915 – February 25, 1994) was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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“One for the Money,” Ensign, Sept. 2007, 36–39

Recently I had the opportunity to visit with a choice young couple. They were to be married within the week. Their eyes sparkled in anticipation of the important event and their continuing love for one another. Both had the advantages of a college education, good homes, and cultural experiences. It was delightful to share their personalities, plans, and potentials. Their courtship already seemed appropriately launched on an eternal basis.

During our interview, their response to only one question gave me concern. I hope my anxieties and suggestions caused them to reassess their pending partnership’s future.

To the question “Who is going to manage the money in your marriage?” she said, “He is, I guess,” while he responded, “We haven’t talked about that yet.” These comments surprised and shocked me.

How important are money management and finances in marriage and family affairs? Tremendously. The American Bar Association recently indicated that 89 percent of all divorces could be traced to quarrels and accusations over money.¹ O

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Marvin J. Ashton

Marvin J. Ashton, Apostle of the Church of Jesus Christ, 1971–1994

Marvin Jeremy Ashton (May 6, 1915 – February 25, 1994) was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1971 until his death in 1994. ^[1]

Marvin J. Ashton was born on May 6, 1915, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Marvin O. Ashton (a prominent local leader of the Church of Jesus Christ who later became a general authority of the church), and his wife, Rachel Grace Jeremy.

Ashton was always active in the Boy Scouts of America, earning his Eagle Scout rank as a youth and later serving in national, regional, and local Boy Scout executive positions. He was the recipient of the Silver Beaver and Silver Antelope awards. In 1988 he was given the prestigious "Distinguished Eagle" award for his "truly distinguished career." ^[2]

Ashton believed in physical fitness. Tennis was his great love, which he started playing when he was about 12. His favorite tennis partner was his wife, the former Norma Bernston, whom he married August

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Ashton, Marvin J.

Biography

American Mormon missionary and member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1971 until his death.

Ashton worked in the lumber business as a youth. He graduated from the University of Utah. He served a mission in Great Britain, where his mission president was Hugh B. Brown. He worked as managing director of LDS Social Services.

Ashton served as a member of the Utah State Senate from 1957 to 1961 as a Republican. He was also president of the Deseret Book publishing compmany and involved in other business ventures including a lumber company.

From 1958 to 1969, Ashton was an assistant to the general superintendent of the church's Young Men's Mutual Improvement Association. Ashton was ordained an apostle on 2 December 1971, after the death of Richard L. Evans.

Ashton was involved with the Boy Scouts of America most of his life and earned Eagle Scout as an adult in 1963. As an adult he was a recipient of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, the Silver Beaver Award and the Silver