Elaine L. Jack

Elaine Jack (née Low; March 22, 1928 – June 10, 2025) was the twelfth Relief Society general president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1990 to 1997. She also served in the general presidency of the church's Young Women organization from 1987 to 1990. Jack was the first Relief Society General President to be born outside of the United States.

Background Elaine Low was born and raised in Cardston, Alberta, Canada to Sterling Oliver and Lovina (Anderson) Low. She grew up a block away from the Cardston Alberta Temple, where her parents had been sealed. She played the organ in Sunday school, worked in a beauty shop and retail store,

Public service In public service, Jack was president of the Salt Lake County Medical Auxiliary. She served as a member of the Women's Legislative Council and the Salt Lake Council of Women. She was also a lecturer for the American Cancer Society. Jack launched a worldwide gospel literacy initiative in 1992. During her administration, policies shifted to include the Relief Society General Presidency more fully in general church council meetings.

Jack served as Relief Society General President until April 1997, when she was succeeded by Mary Ellen W. Smoot. Jack returned to Cardston, Alberta, and served as matron of the Cardston Alberta Temple from 1997 to 2000, while her husband served as temple president.

Publications Elaine L. Jack (1992). Eye to Eye, Heart to Heart (Salt Lake City, Utah: Deseret Book)