President and Sister Lees on the left and President and Sister Bowman to the right
Last Saturday was the last day in the temple for President and Sister Bowman. They have returned home after being gone for nearly twelve years of service both here in Peru and Mexico. We admire them greatly for their leadership and sacrifice. In twelve years grandkids grow up, get married, and start families of their own. We wish them well and know they will have very enjoyable days ahead being grandparents and parents.
Our new president and matron began their service Tuesday November 2nd. From the Church News this biographical information was provided:
"Robert W. Lees, 67, Palo Verde Ward, Scottsdale Arizona North Stake, called as president of the Lima Peru Temple, succeeding President Carlos M. Bowman. President Lees' wife, Kay Lees, will serve as temple matron. Recently released as an Area Seventy, he has served as president of the Venezuela Maracaibo Mission, stake president, stake Young Men president and high councilor. A retired partner of Lees Mayfield and Associates, he was born in Los Angeles, Calif., to Gordon William and Melba Jensen Lees.
Sister Lees serves as a visiting teaching coordinator and served with her husband as he presided over the Venezuela Maracaibo Mission. She has also served as a counselor in a stake Young Women presidency, ward Relief Society president, ward Young Women president, temple ordinance worker and Sunday School teacher. She was born in Los Angeles, Calif., to George W. and Norine L. Miles Kaller."
We welcome them here and know they will continue to preside and direct the work of the Lord here in the Lima Peru Temple.
Just an update on our service here. RA has now memorized in Spanish all that she is required to know for her temple duties. I am at least a month behind. However, we have worked together on sessions this past week and that has been very special for us.
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