Rest in Peace, Sister Nadine Tait Johnson

After a lifetime of love, family, and friends, Nadine Tait Johnson died peacefully on Friday, October 20, 2023.  Born in Cedar City in March 1935 to Sylvia Gibson and Orson D. Tait, Nadine was one of five siblings: Robert Tait, Joy T. Murphy, Deniece Tait, Karren T. Johnson, and Shirleen T. Draper.  Nadine was a 1953 graduate of Cedar High School, where she loved to sing and dance. 

 Nadine's life changed forever when she met Dean R. Johnson. They were married in August 1953. They were sealed in the St. George temple and enjoyed a remarkable marriage of over 70 years which has been an inspiration for generations of their descendants. Dean and Nadine were the proud parents of four children - D. Brandon Johnson, Valorie J. Parker (Brad), Trent T. Johnson, and Todd F. Johnson (Erin) - and raised their family in Salt Lake City. Over time, they were blessed with 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Nadine planned reunions and get-togethers, took fun family road trips, and taught her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren Christmas songs on her set of handbells.

Nadine had a talent for making the world around her more beautiful. She graduated from the Salt Lake School of Design and later worked as an interior designer at Ethan Allen. She loved to garden and adorn her house and yard with beautiful plants and flowers. She appreciated the beauty of the world around her and enjoyed vacationing in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and taking scenic drives in Southern Utah.

Nadine cherished her membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in Primary, Young Women's, Relief Society and as a Cub Scout Leader and Stake Dance Director. She also enjoyed deep and enduring friendships which added color and brought joy to her life. Nadine's life was particularly enriched by her decades-long friendship with Joan Ashton.

Funeral services for Nadine were held on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 11:00 am with a visitation at 10:00 am.  She is interred at Tonaquint Cemetery.