Joye Gordon Pratt

Joye Gordon Pratt, 91, loyal wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on July 16, 2016. Up until the end, Joye demonstrated a strength and resolve that have become her hallmark. She was born on Sept. 20, 1924, in Tooele, Utah to William T. Gordon and Olive McClaws Gordon, their lone daughter, and youngest of six. She was sealed for time and all eternity to her husband, Leigh Burgess Pratt, in the Salt Lake Temple on June 14, 1944. Joye attended and graduated from LDS Business College, specializing in shorthand and typing. She used these skills in her daily work and retired from the Tooele Army Depot after more than 20 years. Joye was a lifelong member of the Tooele 4th Ward. She served in many callings, including serving as a temple worker for several years in the Salt Lake Temple.  Her service always leaned towards those most in need and her friendship with other widows was instrumental in their continued activity inside and outside of the church. Every family has their own legends, heroes and champions. Each family has roles that each member assumes. In ours, Joye was many things. She was an artist, demonstrating a gift for painting and crafting to include firing her own ceramics. She was a fan, supporting her husband, children and grandchildren in their athletic and school endeavors. Her support of Leigh’s swim teams was instrumental in their winning nine consecutive state championships. She was a bringer of light, evidenced by her reputation in Tooele as a beautiful soprano voice, capable of giving voice to the Spirit through her love of song. Most importantly, Joye was the example of love and loyalty to the Savior and to her family. Her talents were many but her fierce love and concern for her family are an eternal evidence of her Heavenly Father’s influence in her life. Joye is survived by her sons Steve (Anne) Pratt, Tooele; Paul (Denise) Pratt, Taylorsville; daughters Marijane (Dean) Pryor, West Valley; Donna (Richard) Garrison, Brentwood, California; Jolene (David) Davis, Springville; 19 grandchildren and 49 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leigh B. Pratt; parents; brothers (Kent, Elmer, Alvin, Floyd and Farrell) and son-in-law David Davis. A viewing will be held on Wednesday, July 20 from 6-8 p.m. at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main Street, Tooele. Funeral services will be Thursday, July 21 at the Tooele 4th Ward, 192 W. 200 South, Tooele at noon with a viewing from 10-11:30 a.m.  Joye will be laid to rest alongside her eternal companion and best friend, Leigh Pratt at Tooele City Cemetery. Today is not the end. Until we meet again.