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

Idaho Falls Idaho 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 Idaho Falls Idaho Temple.

Temple President Temple Matron Years Served
Patrick Michael Poston Wanda Kaye Phillips Poston 2022–2022
Doyle Lee Batt Karen Clayson Batt 2019–2022
Donald J Archibald Sherry Stephens Archibald 2014–2019
Gerald Arthur Mead Karen Christensen Mead 2011–2014
Larry Grant Stoddard Annette Oswald Stoddard 2008–2011
John Holbrook Groberg Jean Sabin Groberg 2005–2008
Newell Kay Richardson Illa Mae Cook Richardson 2002–2005
Mark George Ricks Evelyn Tonks Ricks 1999–2002
Glenn Crump Nelson Emma Jane Thornton Nelson 1996–1999
Preston Burns Brimhall Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Poole Brimhall 1993–1996
Corneilous Gayle Williams Ruby Holloway Williams 1990–1993
Milton Arvil Romrell Helen Wadsworth Romrell 1987–1990
Rheim Magleby Jones Alice Brinton Jones 1984–1987
Devere Harris Velda Gibbs Harris 1980–1984
Delbert Valentine Groberg Jennie Holbrook Groberg 1975–1980
Cecil Elmo Hart Vera Christina Pfost Hart 1970–1975
Parley Andrew Arave Martha Leila Anderson Arave 1966–1970
William Leslie Killpack Janette Lattimer Killpack 1949–1965
David Smith Emily Hancock Smith 1943–1949