Death
On March 10, 1921, he was set apart as First Counselor in the same presidency to replace President Anthon H. Lund who had died eight days earlier. He served there until his death, four years later in Salt Lake City from chronic prostatitis. He was buried at Salt Lake City Cemetery.
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Grave marker of Penrose. -
Grave stone of Penrose
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