Tausha Shaunell Earl Haight and children

Jan. 19 1982-Jan. 4, 2023

Tausha Shaunell Earl Haight of Enoch, Utah, was born Jan. 19, 1982, to Boyd Jay and Gail Earl and passed from this life on Jan. 4, 2023, at the age of 40.

She graduated from Moapa Valley High School in 1999 and from SUU with a bachelor’s degree in child development studies in 2004.

On May 16, 2003, she married Michael O. Haight.

Her greatest desire in life was to be a mother and raise children that exemplified Christ’s attributes. She was an incredible mother who constantly sacrificed everything for her children. They were truly the most precious possessions she had. She taught them love, kindness, service, dedication and the principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ through her example.  Her children knew they were of highest importance in her life as she would drop anything and everything for her children.

While raising her children, she held many callings in her church where she served faithfully and tirelessly to help others reach their goals and aspirations in life. She truly loved those she served.

Her favorite hobbies were reading, traveling and serving in her church but she found special joy in spending time with her children and enjoying the spice of life that each of them brought to her. 

She is survived by her family consisting of Darren Earl (Carmel Ann), Terry Earl (Linda), Brett Earl (Jennie), Justin Earl (Alyssa), Kandace Booth (Trevis), Stacha Westbrook (Justin), along with many nieces and nephews.

Tausha and her children, along with her mother, traveled together to join her grandparents and father Boyd Jay Earl who preceded her in death.

Macie Lynn,

Oct. 13, 2005-Jan. 4, 2023

Macie Lynn, age 17, was born on October 13th, 2005. She was the oldest of five children and was a huge help to her mom with her other siblings. She played games with them, helped them with their homework and chores and was always helpful in getting them ready for bed. She was on schedule to graduate this year from high school and at the same time would receive her associates degree from SUU. She planned on attending SUU in the fall, where she was going to pursue a degree in digital marketing.

She was active in her church and had many friends there and at school. She was truly a blessing to many people. She passed from this life on Jan. 4, 2023, at the age of 17. She is preceded in death by her grandfather Robin Haight, grandfather Boyd Earl, and traveled with her mother, grandmother and brothers and sisters to meet those who preceded her. Her sweet, kind and loving soul will be missed.

Briley Ann,

Sept. 28, 2010-Jan. 4, 2023

Briley Ann, age 12, was born on Sept. 28, 2010. She was a kind, thoughtful and tenderhearted person that was always thinking of others. She loved music and was always singing, humming or playing her many memorized music pieces on the piano or cello.

She loved to read and shared any and all the best books that they should begin to read. Many times, she expressed the desire to be a librarian so that she could read all day. She loved school, church and spending time with her friends when she wasn’t reading or enjoying music. She passed from this life on Jan. 4, 2023, at the age of 12. She is preceded in death by her grandfather Robin Haight, grandfather Boyd Earl, and traveled with her mother, grandmother and brothers and sisters to meet those who preceded her. Her love and hugs will be missed by all.

Ammon Michael,

June 21, 2015 — Jan. 4, 2023

Ammon Michael, age 7, was born June 21, 2015. He was a very thoughtful and logical boy. He loved to build Legos and had just finished constructing the Titanic Lego kit. He was extremely imaginative, curious and loved to learn about anything that moved. This love for things that moved began at a very early age where he became obsessed with trains.

Ammon passed from this life on Jan. 4, 2023, at the age of 7. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Robin Haight, grandfather Boyd Earl, and traveled to meet family on the other side of the veil with his mother, grandmother and brother and sisters.

Sienna Belle,

June 21, 2015-Jan. 4, 2023

Born June 21, 2015, Sienna Belle had a vibrant and vivacious personality as she would pursue her hobbies and passions. She loved to take pictures with her camera and apply funny filters to them. She was studious with her schoolwork and enjoyed playing with friends and family. She had a tangible love for her brothers and sisters.

Sienna passed from this life on Jan. 4, 2023, at the age of 7. She was preceded in death by her grandfather Robin Haight, grandfather Boyd Earl, and traveled to meet family on the other side of the veil with her mother, grandmother and brothers and sisters.

Gavin Drew,

June 12, 2018-Jan. 4, 2023

Gavin Drew, age 4, was born June 12, 2018. He had the most mischievous look. When he would smile at you, you had to wonder what he had gotten into or what he was going to get into. He gave the best hugs and always wanted to be in the middle of whatever was going on. He loved to give and get tickles. His sweet smile made everyone’s world light up.

Gavin passed from this life on Jan. 4, 2023, at the age of 4. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Robin Haight, grandfather Boyd Earl, and traveled to meet family on the other side of the veil with his mother, grandmother, brother and sisters.

Services for Gail, Tausha and her children will be held Jan. 13, 2023, at the LaVerkin Stake Center 481 N. Main St, LaVerkin, Utah at 10 a.m.  

Overflow will be sent to the LaVerkin West Chapel located at 70 S. 300 W, La Verkin, Utah.

Family and friends are invited to share tributes online. Arrangements and memorial tree planting by Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah, 435-986-9100.

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