Elder Mack Jared Chappell, 19, died after an apparent medical emergency while serving a mission in New Jersey with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (Photo: Intellectual Reserve, Inc.)
SALT LAKE CITY — A 19-year-old Idaho man has died after an apparent medical emergency while serving a mission with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Elder Mack Jared Chappell was from Sugar City, Idaho.
Sam Penrod, a church spokesperson said Elder Chappell died March 2 in New Jersey from a “yet-to-be-determined medical condition.”
According to a press release, Elder Chappell became unresponsive early Saturday morning and attempts to revive him were unsuccessful.
He had been serving in the New Jersey Morristown Mission since July 10, 2023.
Penrod stated, “Our prayers are with Elder Chappell’s family, friends, and fellow missionaries, during this difficult time. May they each find solace and comfort in the Savior and His gospel, as they remember this faithful missionary.”
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