Cousins lead church congregations in Washington state
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In Othello, Washington, Scott J. Harris, David K. Beus, and E. Brian Gentry serve as bishops, leaders of local congregations, in three wards next to each other.
The three men are first cousins, sharing a common set of grandparents, Evan and Alta Beus, who were early settlers in the agricultural area. Scott J. Harris received his calling as bishop in 2022, followed by David K. Beus in 2023, and E. Brian Gentry in 2024.
The cousins’ family connections were not initially apparent to the stake president who appointed them. Despite having different last names, they believe he did not realize they were related when he extended the bishopric assignments. The Beus family has a long history in the Othello farming community, establishing roots there generations ago. The three cousins now jointly lead a significant portion of the local Church membership in the area.
