Rueben McConkie celebrated his 82nd birthday. He was born January 12, 1893 to Charles and Viola McConkie. When he was two years old he lost his left leg on some farm equipment. He graduated from Uintah High School and was elected county treasurer. He shortly became deputy auditor for Utah State. He never married. He spent 45 years as a tax consultant in Vernal. He died December 8, 1976