Don Carson Tait passed away Sunday, December 8, 2013, at his home in Toquerville, Utah. He was born December 26, 1930, in Hurricane, Utah, to Thomas Carson Tait and Marva Sanders. On August 18, 1952 he married Nesha Dutson in the Salt Lake Temple. Don graduated from Scottsdale High School in 1949, and served his country in Korea as a staff sergeant in the United States Air Force. He earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Arizona in 1958, and began his career with the Atomic Energy Commission. Later he retired from Dixie College after establishing the engineering department, serving as a professor and Dean of Industrial Education. Don served as commander of the Sterling Russell Post 100 of the American Legion for 12 years and provided color guard honors for deceased veterans for more than 40 years. He procured and from the BLM for the existing American Legion facility and Sky Mountain Golf Course. Don served a term on the Toquerville City Planning Commission. As a member of the Freedom First Foundation, Don worked tirelessly to protect and defend the constitution and educate others on the proper role of government. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, 3 daughters and 2 sons, Tamra (Tom) Seegmiller, Washington, Utah; Lori (Brad) Beatty,Toquerville, Utah; Carson, Dixie Springs; David (Pam), Mesquite, Nevada; Amy (Shon) Fullmer, Genola, Utah; 28 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at 11:00 in the Toquerville L.D.S. 1st Ward chapel. under the care of Heideman Hughes Mortuary and were attended by the Patriot Guard Riders of Southern Utah to render military honors.