The following comes from the Church Newsroom.
Sam Penrod, a spokesman for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released the following statement on Saturday, December 28, 2024, about the unexpected passing of a mission president in Lyon, France.
We are saddened to announce that President Jason Michael Soulier, serving in the France Lyon Mission, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Saturday, December 28, 2024. While President Soulier had been feeling ill for a few days preceding his death, an official cause of death is still to be determined.
President Soulier, 54, began his service as a mission president in June 2024. He was from the Salt Lake East Mill Creek Stake. President Soulier is survived by his wife and mission companion, Sister Jennifer H. Soulier, along with their four adult children. We express our love and deepest sympathies to President Soulier’s family and all the missionaries in the France Lyon Mission during this difficult time. We pray all will feel the Savior’s love as they honor and remember President Soulier’s faithful service.
Elder James W. McConkie III, second counselor in the Europe Central Area Presidency, and his wife, Laurel, are traveling to Lyon to support Sister Soulier and provide temporary leadership of the mission, including the approximately 200 full-time missionaries currently serving.
MaryannJanuary 3, 2025
My heart goes out to Sister Soulier. Even though we have never met, we are all "one" in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day-saints. May the Lord bless and comfort her in this heart breaking loss. There are better days ahead for her because of our Savior's love, and the great blessings that he will send to her.
vickieJanuary 1, 2025
So sad to read that such a young man died suddenly and probably with no warning. Im to think that God really wanted him to continue his mission in the spirit world. God bless his family ...