Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Cardston Alberta 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 Cardston Alberta Temple.

Temple President Temple Matron Years Served
Forast Brent Thomas Carolyn Rawsthorne Thomas 2022–2022
David Wesley Balderson Elva Lorraine Smith Balderson 2018–2022
Clark Litchfield Hardy Deanna Jean Fairbanks Hardy 2015–2018
Lloyd Mark Evans Carolyn Anderson Evans 2012–2015
Brent L Nielson Barbara Elaine Tollestrup Nielson 2009–2012
Donald Sverre Hansen Judith Lundrigan Hansen 2006–2009
Lynn Albert Rosenvall Elizabeth Ann (Beth) Rosenvall 2003–2006
Heber Blaine Kapp Ardeth Greene Kapp 2000–2003
Joseph Erle Jack Elaine Low Jack 1997–2000
Merlin Rex Lybbert Nola Cahoon Lybbert 1994–1997
Heber Lamont Matkin Rhea Pearl Card Matkin 1991–1994
Roy Ronald Spackman Donna Palmer Spackman 1986–1991
Harold Enniss Bennett Dora Shields Bennett 1982–1986
Vi Alfred Wood Lorraine E. Markgraf Wood 1977–1982
Elmo Eugene Fletcher LaRue Karren Fletcher 1972–1977
Heber Golden Jensen Hattie Baker Jensen 1968–1972
Octave Willis Ursenbach Jessie Redd Ursenbach 1956–1968
Willard Lisbon Smith Jennie Leavitt Smith 1948–1955
Edward James Wood Jennie Leavitt Smith
Armenia Willey Lee Coombs
1923–1948