A senior missionary serving for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has passed away from complications related to the novel coronavirus. The following statement is from Church spokesman Daniel Woodruff:
We are saddened to share news of the passing of a senior missionary. Elder Allen Dee Pace, age 68, passed away Saturday due to complications from COVID-19. He and his wife, Sister Nedra Pace, are from Willard, Utah and had been serving in the Michigan Detroit Mission since December 2019. Elder Pace became ill in mid-March and, shortly thereafter, went into the care of his wife and daughter in a nearby state. He was diagnosed with COVID-19 in early April. Elder and Sister Pace had not yet been formally released from missionary service prior to his death. We express our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Elder Pace as they mourn his passing, and we continue to pray for all who are impacted by this pandemic.
John R McMinnApril 26, 2020
We know the Paces well. They were members of our ward in Tremonton, our kids grew up with theirs. We have worked together in Church Callings and in the School district. Their story of service and talent is one that should be shared with the world. I think Meridian Magazine could do a very insightful piece on them.
Bob and Iantha FolkmanApril 22, 2020
We know Elder Dee Pace -- a remarkable, talented, and faithful man who worked in our Box Elder schools, the Brigham City Temple, the Heritage Theatre, and more. This is a great loss to Box Elder County and the Brigham City area community.