Hans Lane Tait

Our beloved Dad, Hans Lane Tait, passed away in St. George, Utah on November 5, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Lane was born on January 15,1939 to Clyde Hodges Tait and Rena Chamberlain Tait in Kanab, Utah. He was raised in Orderville, Utah and spent his early years with his younger brothers Terry, Bobby, and Greg, and sister Peggy. Growing up, he loved helping his Mom and Dad in Clyde’s Market, their family business. He was also a huge help to his Dad in their field, baling hay and attending to their animals.

After graduation from Valley High School, Lane attended University of Utah in Salt Lake City where he graduated with a degree in business. He worked his way through college playing for dances and delivering for a local meat company.

One of Dad’s biggest loves was his music. He was a very accomplished trumpet player and he played in many dance bands throughout the years. He was also a very talented bass guitar player, as well as piano, saxophone and clarinet. Dad really loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, hiking, and camping with his family. He looked forward to his yearly hunting trips with Troy and his brothers. We’re really going to miss his delicious Dutch Oven chicken and potato dinners, topped off with his fruit cobbler desserts. He was a great story teller and leaves us with many special memories

Lane was a very successful business man, holding several positions in banking throughout the years. During the 1970s he served as the Washington Country Recorder in St. George. He also dedicated many years to public service through law enforcement and search and rescue, including serving as Commander of Washington County Search and Rescue. He later became a co-owner of Southern Utah Title Company and retired from the title business in 2016.

Dad was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints where he served many callings. He especially loved his times leading the Choir. 

Dad’s biggest love was his family. Together he and Madeline Heaton Tait raised four children; Kelly Mumford (Michael-deceased), Connie Misener (Dave), Clyde Troy, and Andrea Passerby. They were also blessed with six grandchildren April, Jamie, Justin, Brittney, Chelsey and Tyler, and several great grandchildren. Later in life he married Alice Ann Meyer and together they enjoyed living in Veyo and Parowan, Utah, until her passing in 2020.

Our family would like to sincerely thank the wonderful nurses and staff at Seasons Health and Rehab, Dixie Hospice, Amanda Turner FNP, and Callahan Clinic for their loving care, support, and compassion. We also thank Hughes Mortuary for their compassionate services.

In accordance with his wishes, we have chosen to celebrate our Dad’s life in private.