Stayner Richards ( December 20 , 1885 -- May 28 , 1953 ) was a Mormon missionary in the United Kingdom .
Was a general authority of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter - day Saints ( LDS Church ) from 1951 until missionary 's ' death .
Stayner Richards ( December 20 , 1885 -- May 28 , 1953 ) was a Mormon missionary in the United Kingdom and was a general authority of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter - day Saints ( LDS Church ) from 1951 until his death .