Oliana Tapusoa Tautu

She married Pele Tautu, Sr. on September 7, 1957. Later sealed in the Laie Hawaii LDS Temple. When she immigrated to the United States as an adult, her year of birth was legally noted as 1931, but she always maintained her 'true' age (as this obituary reflects). Together she and her husband had 6 children.

Her passions were her family, her religion, and music. She had a fondness for flowers, particularly plumerias. Her greatest joy was found in telling others how all of her children had served LDS missions and graduated from college. She loved to serve and give to others. She worked at the Polynesian Cultural Center for several decades. She served in the Jordan River Temple. She served in many musical positions in her wards over the years. She was an accomplished organist and had a beautiful soprano voice. She served two LDS missions and even completed the pioneer trek with her ward at the young age of 72.

She is survived by her children: Grace (Charles) Lowry, Greta (Jack) Erickson, David Randall Tautu, Albert (Jody) Tautu, Pauline Fa'ane'e Tautu, and Pele Jr. (Makay) Tautu, siblings: Feilaoi, Olive Mili, and Luse Magalei, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband: Pele Tautu, Sr., parents: Mauga & Fa'ane'e Tapusoa, siblings: Olive, Puifatu Fiso, Tigi, Tiueni, Rupi, Tauese, Mauga Jr., and Marco Polo.

Funeral service for Oliana will be held Friday, March 30, 2018 at 12:00 PM at Riverton Utah Stake Center, 1855 West 13400 South, Riverton, Utah 84065. A visitation will occur Friday, March 30, 2018 from 8:30 AM to 11:45 AM, 1855 West 13400 South, Riverton, Utah. An interment will occur at Memorial Lake Hills Cemetery, 10055 South State Street, Sandy, Utah.

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