Eldon Floyd Tame Obituary (1930 - 2021)

The funeral service for Eldon Tame will be on January 29, 2021 @ 1:00 p.m. and will be broadcasted live. To view funeral webcast click link below. Broadcast will begin at 12:45 p.m. View Funeral Webcast Eldon Floyd Tame, devoted husband, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and U.S. Army Veteran passed away in the presence of loving family members on his 91st birthday, January 24, 2021. He was born in Midvale, Utah in 1930 to Clifford and Frances Tame, the second of three children. He married Evelyn Sevey in 1960 in the Salt Lake City Temple. Eldon spent his life in the service of others, always imparting words of wisdom when those around him crumbled. He grew up on a small farm in Murray, learning firsthand the value of an honest day’s work. Graduating at the top of his class in Auto Fuel & Electrical Systems Repair, he served his country as an Automotive Electrician for the United States Army during the Korean War. Upon leaving the army, Eldon obtained a degree from the University of Utah in Electrical Engineering and continued to provide invaluable contributions to various United States defense projects. Eldon shared over 60 cherished years of marriage with his wife, Evelyn, assuming the role of full-time caretaker to his disabled adult son until the last weeks of his life. A faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Eldon also served in the Jordan River Temple for 21 years. His selfless devotion to his family and his Savior was an inspiring example of faith and perseverance to all those who knew him. He truly embodied the spirit of Christlike love. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn, their children Laurie (Rob), Danette (Will), Floyd (Sherrie), Brad (Connie), Trisha (Richard), and Jeff; their 21 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Eldon was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters Alice and Joyce, and grandchild Floyd Bryce Tame Jr. Eldon’s family would like to thank the Intensive Care Unit staff at the VA Hospital for their kindness and service to him in his last hours. A Viewing will be held at noon on Friday, January 29th at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 S. State Street, Murray. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm and will be streamed live.