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Doug Tait Obituary
Salt Lake City
Douglas Melvin Tait, born June 21, 1950, loving husband, brother, step-father, grandpa and uncle, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 10, 2013 from complications of COPD and the flu.
We'll remember Doug as hard working, talented, loyal, gentle, honest, generous and loving. He was passionate about music, sports, animals and being in the outdoors. Doug's quiet self-assuredness made him the "rock" of many lives. He loved his construction work and had a true appreciation for the dedicated men and women he worked with. He was welcomed into heaven by his loving parents, Melvin and Verda. He leaves behind his adoring wife, Lonna, of Salt Lake City, and her children and grandchildren. Additional loved ones are sister, Karen, (Mike) Headington of Las Vegas, NV, brother, Garland Tait of Lehi, UT, and many loving nieces and nephews. We love you, Doug
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VerNonn Burkey
December 18, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Doug is my cousin. My dad was Arvel, Verda's oldest brother. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know when you have services. Love to all of you.
Char Carter
December 17, 2013
Enjoyed many gigs as a youngster watching you play and my husband Rich liked working with you in construction in St George on the Dixie Center. Sad day, God Bless
Theo Smith
December 17, 2013
Good times playing lots of sports especially round ball with Doug back in the day. My condolences to all his family. May the peace of the Lord be with you.
Georgia Smith Thompson
December 17, 2013
I was sorry to learn of Doug's death. He was the same age of my brother and they both went through the Milford, Utah schools together. I am sorry for the loss your family is experiencing. May you have peace and comfort.
Christine Smith
December 17, 2013
I was saddened to hear of Doug's passing. I spent a lot of hours in the Tait home. My prayers will be with the family. May peace be with all of you this special time of year.
Brent Aagard
December 15, 2013
Doug was rock and roll in the good old days I am proud to have joined him as a band member in one of his first bands...I will miss him..
Ron Meachum
December 14, 2013
My condolences to those who knew and loved Doug. Doug was my neighbor when I was a child. I remember him for the backyard football and basketball games he played with Garland and I, his music and work ethic as an adult. Peace and comfort to you all!
Sandra Murdock Warby
December 14, 2013
So sorry Lonna. I always liked Doug when we went to high school. He was always kind and respectful to me and I thought so much of him.
Freeman Lorraine
December 14, 2013
Was saddened to hear the news. Had hoped one day to get together with the Tait kids again. Have many happy memories of our lives in Milford.. Will keep him and his famly in my prayers.
Kyle Gower
December 14, 2013
Doug took me under his wing and taught me a lot about construction. He was a favorite uncle of mine and will miss him always.
December 14, 2013
According to Doug's wishes, he has been cremated and his ashes will be scattered later in the summer over his life long hunting spot. We will have a memorial service @ that time.
December 14, 2013
According to Doug's wishes, he was cremated and his ashes will be scattered over his life long hunting spot. At that time, we will have a memorial service for him.
December 14, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Please find comfort in God word the Bible at this difficult time. Isa. 41: 10
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