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In Loving Memory Of
Salote Lauti
October 15, 2004—April 2, 2018
Life & Legacy
Heaven gained a precious angel on April 2, 2018. Salote Mae Lauti, 13, passed away at her home in Vernon, Utah following a courageous battle with osteosarcoma.
Salote was born on October 15, 2004 in Salt Lake City, Utah to loving parents Taimani and Darcy Lauti. She attended 7 th grade at Tintic High School in Eureka, Utah. She loved school and it was important to her to be there and to do her best. Salote always loved having her friends around and was a great friend to many. She loved to paint, draw, create music, write stories and do many other activities where she could be creative. She loved to watch DIY videos and then try all the ideas she saw. Her friends and family often had beautiful nails, courtesy of Salote. She enjoyed participating in the local Roundup Livestock 4H club where she was currently serving as the club president. She dearly loved her lambs that she raised as 4H projects! She was a member of the Tintic High School band, she loved to play her clarinet, kazoo and her ukulele. Music spoke to her soul, it brought peace and comfort during the hard times and joy and laughter during the good times. She knew every song and loved to sing along. Salote had a bright, radiant smile that could light up any room and shine in every photo!
Salote was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints. She was currently serving as the beehive class president. She took her calling very seriously and did her best to make all the members of the class feel included and welcome.
Salote is survived by her parents Tai and Darcy Lauti and her brothers Tau and Tui. Her grandparents Doug and Sandy Morgan, Kathy Lauti and Sione Lauti. Great grandma Billie (Jack) Dunn. Aunts and Uncles Mele (Sitiveni) Kauvaka, Losi Lauti, William Lauti, Ama (Pone) Tasini, Taukave (Courtney) Lauti, Lopeti (Carla) Lauti, Tonata Lauti, Anatoa (Liu) Vakapuna, Kepu (Keilani) Lauti, Poukei Lauti, Sydney Lauti, Shawn (Jodi) Morgan, Dean (Tanya) Morgan, Derek (Paula Brown) Morgan. And numerous cousins whom she loved. She is preceded in death by Aunty Kathy Lauti Fonokalafi and great grandparents. The funeral service will be held on Saturday April 7, 2018 at 1 pm at the Vernon LDS church with interment at the Vernon Cemetery. A viewing will be held on Friday April 6 from 6-8pm and Saturday April 7 from 11:30 -12:30pm both at the Vernon LDS church.
The family wishes to thank the outstanding staff and doctors of the Oncology Team at Primary Childrens Medical center. Especially Dr. Doug Fair our oncologist who was there every step and called every day for the last 3 weeks and Cathy Haskins our tireless social worker. The physical therapy department at Mountain West Medical center, the music therapy and art therapy departments at Primary Childrens Medical center. Harmony Home Health and Hospice and their caring nurses. Make-A- Wish of Utah along with Chartway Credit Union and the We Promise Foundation. The local communities of Tooele, Eureka and Vernon for all their love and support. The ladies of Vernon for all the meals and visits.
Salote was born on October 15, 2004 in Salt Lake City, Utah to loving parents Taimani and Darcy Lauti. She attended 7 th grade at Tintic High School in Eureka, Utah. She loved school and it was important to her to be there and to do her best. Salote always loved having her friends around and was a great friend to many. She loved to paint, draw, create music, write stories and do many other activities where she could be creative. She loved to watch DIY videos and then try all the ideas she saw. Her friends and family often had beautiful nails, courtesy of Salote. She enjoyed participating in the local Roundup Livestock 4H club where she was currently serving as the club president. She dearly loved her lambs that she raised as 4H projects! She was a member of the Tintic High School band, she loved to play her clarinet, kazoo and her ukulele. Music spoke to her soul, it brought peace and comfort during the hard times and joy and laughter during the good times. She knew every song and loved to sing along. Salote had a bright, radiant smile that could light up any room and shine in every photo!
Salote was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints. She was currently serving as the beehive class president. She took her calling very seriously and did her best to make all the members of the class feel included and welcome.
Salote is survived by her parents Tai and Darcy Lauti and her brothers Tau and Tui. Her grandparents Doug and Sandy Morgan, Kathy Lauti and Sione Lauti. Great grandma Billie (Jack) Dunn. Aunts and Uncles Mele (Sitiveni) Kauvaka, Losi Lauti, William Lauti, Ama (Pone) Tasini, Taukave (Courtney) Lauti, Lopeti (Carla) Lauti, Tonata Lauti, Anatoa (Liu) Vakapuna, Kepu (Keilani) Lauti, Poukei Lauti, Sydney Lauti, Shawn (Jodi) Morgan, Dean (Tanya) Morgan, Derek (Paula Brown) Morgan. And numerous cousins whom she loved. She is preceded in death by Aunty Kathy Lauti Fonokalafi and great grandparents. The funeral service will be held on Saturday April 7, 2018 at 1 pm at the Vernon LDS church with interment at the Vernon Cemetery. A viewing will be held on Friday April 6 from 6-8pm and Saturday April 7 from 11:30 -12:30pm both at the Vernon LDS church.
The family wishes to thank the outstanding staff and doctors of the Oncology Team at Primary Childrens Medical center. Especially Dr. Doug Fair our oncologist who was there every step and called every day for the last 3 weeks and Cathy Haskins our tireless social worker. The physical therapy department at Mountain West Medical center, the music therapy and art therapy departments at Primary Childrens Medical center. Harmony Home Health and Hospice and their caring nurses. Make-A- Wish of Utah along with Chartway Credit Union and the We Promise Foundation. The local communities of Tooele, Eureka and Vernon for all their love and support. The ladies of Vernon for all the meals and visits.
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In Honor & Remembrance
Marianne Jones
Oh how my heart is aching with the Lauti family! I pray that you will feel the deep, abiding comfort and peace that can only come from the Savior. I mourn with you at the loss of such a young and beautiful life. May Almighty God sustain you during this impossibly difficult transition in your lives.
Apr 8, 2018
Sione Finau Lauti
My Granddaughter SaloteSweet memories of 2016 , Rexburg , Idaho, at your parent's place, You called " Grandpa, these are your clothes...." and handed these to me. I requested these of you, as a "fakalaulaunoa"..... as one of mine daughters.Having learnt of your passing , is difficult indeed. I treasure your gifts , always, wishing I am close "keu 'uma atu".'Ofa atu ki ho'o Mum and Dad (Taimani and Darcy) he taimi faingata'a ko 'eni.Grandpa
Apr 7, 2018
Anonymous
Thinking of you! There are no words.. we are so sorry.
Love,
Teresa, Don, Jake, and Anthony
Apr 6, 2018
akanete lauti
Dear Salote'I he fakalelei hotau 'Eiki Huhu'i, 'oku tau fakatu'amelie ma'u pe ki he ngaahi me'a 'oku tau tui, te tau a'usia ia. Na'e 'ikai hamau 'aonga atu Salote moe fanau 'i he ngaahi taimi ne fiema'u ai kemau tokoni atu pea 'oku mau kole fakamolemole atu.'I he 'amanaki lelei he kelesi hotau 'Eiki Toetu'u, tetau femataaki fiefia 'amui. 'Oku mau fakafolau atu 'emau 'ofa lahi kiate koe, he fononga oku fai, 'ofa lahi atu Taimani mo Darcy , mo kinautolu kuo mu'a atu. pea ki he famili hono katoa.God be with you til we meet again..Sione, 'Akanete, Sione Jr, Fetu'umoana Jr, Taukave Jr, Kepueli Gracchi Jr.
Apr 6, 2018
Anonymous
With sympathy at the passing of Salote, we are so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your many sweet memories of her and peace in the truth of an eternal family. With love, Gloria, Julia, Michele, Beth and Kristen
Apr 5, 2018
Pat & Julie Vario
We are very sorry to hear of her passing. However, Praise Jesus she is with HIM and no more pain. Pat and Julie Vario. We understand. Hugs to you all.
Apr 5, 2018
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Apr 5, 2018
Ken Rasmussen
Tai and Darcy...Im so sorry for your loss, this is so sad. We miss you guys. Ken Rasmussen
Apr 5, 2018
Crystal worthen
Salote, you were like sunshine everytime I saw you. You will be forever missed my life was better because I got to be around you. Girls camp will be my favorite memory of you. RIP. crystal
Apr 5, 2018
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Apr 4, 2018
Tana Dixon
My prayers are with the family. Thank you for sharing Salote with us during the Wish Proclamation. What a sweet spirit she has and will now shine on those in Heaven. May God Bless you all. Tana Dixon
Apr 4, 2018
Susan Jackson
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Apr 4, 2018
Les
Kia Kaha ya little monkey. Thoughts to the Lauti family.
Apr 4, 2018
Kim Bryant
Salote...I worked with your mom several years ago at WIC, and I also have a daughter your same age. Although I only met you once or twice, I know you were an amazing young lady!! Your late aunt Cathy turns out was also in my current ward, and I know some of your sweet cousins, the Fonokalafis!Sending much love to Darci and the rest of the family!
Apr 4, 2018
Mele Tatakamotonga lauti Finau
Condolences to one of my brothers Taimani Lauti and the loss of an sweet soul we sure gained an angel Heaven is lucky to have u Salote from ur familes here in Texas we love u dearly loves to ur parents and rest of the family ofa lahi atu.
Apr 4, 2018