Lou Tate Obituary (1928

Lou Rae Tate 1928-2015 Lou Rae Tate returned home to her Heavenly Father on December 11, 2015, with her loving family by her side. Lou was born June 15, 1928 to Leland S. and Merinda Brown Tate. Lou lived her entire life in Grantsville and graduated from Grantsville High School in 1946. Immediately following graduation she began work at Tooele Army Depot in Ammo Surveillance. She retired as a supervisor in 1988. After retirement she, along with her sister Jane, owned and operated Klassy Korner Floral. Through their beautiful arrangements and Lou’s perfectly crafted bows, they brought joy to people throughout the community and created many dear and lasting friendships. After Jane’s passing in 2006 Lou continued to operate Klassy Korner until October 2007. Lou Rae was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She had a strong testimony and enjoyed sharing and teaching the gospel to others. She served for many years in the Young Women’s program and also in the Primary. Lou thoroughly enjoyed working with the youth. Lou’s house was gathering place for many generations; full of love, laughter, and treats for anyone who might stop by. Her nieces and nephew were her pride and joy! She loved to spend time with them and supported them in all of their activities for as long as she was able. Lou was mischievous and had a playful sense of humor. Her silly shenanigans will be forever missed. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister and best friend Velma Jane Tate; sisters Rose Mardean Tate and Evelyn Roundy; and brother-in-law Viv Roundy. She is survived by niece and caretaker Rosanne Roundy of Grantsville, great nephews and niece Cody (Melissa) Dale of Herriman, Trever (Emilie) Wright of Grantsville, and Amy Wright (Zack Spivey) of Tooele; and great-great nieces and nephews Braylin Colvin and Jalen Dale of Herriman, Tanner, Kyler, Addison, and Alissa Wright of Grantsville, and Baby Girl Spivey due in April; and nephew Glen (Sharon) Roundy of Sandy and his children Caitlin, Devin, Lauren, Hannah, Abbie, Bennett, and Jack Roundy. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, December 17th at 11:00 a.m. Viewing will be held Wednesday, December 16th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and one hour prior to services. The viewing and services will be held at the Grantsville, Clark 2nd Ward Building, 81 N Church Street in Grantsville. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Lou Rae Tate please visit our Sympathy Store.