Myrtle Maxine Tate

Myrtle Maxine Tate departed this life May 30, 2012 into the waiting arms of loved ones and her Savior Jesus Christ. Myrtle was born Aug. 31, 1932 to Lloyd and Maxine Wilson of Myrtle Point, Oregon. She had 1 Step-Sister, Harriet Schireman. Growing up she attended Sutherlin Schools and graduated from Myrtle Point High School in 1950. Later on she graduated from the University Of Oregon with a Bachelor's Degree in Education with a Teaching Certification. She taught in the Lincoln Jr. High School in Cottage Grove and was a substitute teacher in several other schools.

Myrtle lived in a variety of locations in Oregon, Utah, and Idaho, ultimately residing in Independence, Oregon until her passing. She was married to Peter Miller (deceased), Richard Teed (deceased), and to the love of her life (her words) Charlie Tate to whom she was married twice. She counted as children; Randy Tate (Clarisse), Charles Jeffrey Tate (deceased), William Tate (deceased), Garren Teed (Dawn), & other children: Tina Patterson (Ron), Joe Tate (Diana), Frank McNew (Janet), Debbie Brugnoli (Mike), along with 11 Grandchildren and 17 Great-Grandchildren.

The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all individuals and organizations that did so much to care for Mama during her convalescence.

Come celebrate with us the life of a wonderful and compassionate person who never had a bad word to say about anyone. A Memorial Service in her honor will be held Sat. June 9th at 1pm in the Monmouth Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints. In lieu of flowers Myrtle suggested donations could be made to the Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation, Perpetual Education or the Missionary Funds of the Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints.

She loved well and in return was loved well. May her spirit be with us until we meet again.