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Duane Choate Obituary

Duane Lassiter Choate Duane Lassiter Choate was born on August 9, 1947 in Nashville, Tennessee and passed away peacefully at his home in Tumwater, Wa on March 3, 2014. Duane's dad worked for a company that moved around doing construction, so he changed schools many times. He would say he attended 3 different schools a year. He served in the US Army and was in Thailand and Cambodia as a medic from 1966-67. He leaves behind his wife of forty years, Edie; his children, sons Andrew Barrett, Andy Choate, and Jason Choate; and daughter Mescal McCollum; eight grandchildren and one great-grand child; mother, Eva Choate; sisters, Brenda Young and Wanda McCown, who all live locally, and many great friends whom he loved very much. Papa attended Rochester Life Assembly for 19 years and loved every moment of it. Please join the family Friday March 7, 2014 from 10am- 12pm for a viewing at Mills and Mills Funeral Home in Tumwater. The family is having a celebration of life on Saturday March 8, 2014 at 2:30 at South Sound Manor (old Masonic Temple) 455 North St. SE Tumwater 98501 In lieu of flowers donations can be made at Heritage Bank, in care of the Choate Family Donations account.

Published by The Olympian on Mar. 6, 2014.
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I just was so saddened when I heard the passing of such what kind and pleasant man. Always such a friendly voice from the front porch next door after a long trip from my home in SE Washington to visit my daughter who is his next door neighbor. Often he would inquire about how we were and how the trip was ...he was always a pleasant voice and I know that many friends and family will miss him so much. I know that I will.

Rev. Dr. M. John Roberts PhD

March 22, 2014

I'll always miss u pop!!
I love u and know ur lookin over me!

Andy Choate

March 9, 2014

Jason -- We are so sorry to read about the passing of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you

Cheri Gudaz

March 7, 2014

Ecclesiastes 4:9

The Value of a Friend
9 Two are better than one,
Because they have a good reward for their labor.
10 For if they fall, one will lift up his companion.
But woe to him who is alone when he falls,
For he has no one to help him up.
11 Again, if two lie down together, they will keep warm;
But how can one be warm alone?
12 Though one may be overpowered by another, two can withstand him.
And a threefold cord is not quickly broken.

This is the type of friend Duane was all the time.
I will miss you Friend, I look forward to the time
when we see each other again.

Wayne Boyd

March 7, 2014

Edie, your Duane was such a bright spot in our lives. Jade and I will miss him so much, and so will Honey. We love you and are here for you. You have been wonderful neighbors over these many years. Much love, Deb & Jade

Deborah Roberts

March 7, 2014

Duane you were a wonderful neighbor, will miss our conversations. Our sympathy to Edie and your family

Jeff, Susie, Bridget and Samantha Fox

March 6, 2014

Papa, I love you very, very much. You were like part of my family. I will miss you so much. Love, Jonah

Jonah Bjerke

March 6, 2014

Duane you will be missed, you were a wonderful neighbor. I will miss conversations.
Our sympathy to the family

Jeff, Susie, Bridget and Samantha Fox

March 6, 2014

Papa, I love you very, very much. You were like part of my family. I will miss you so much. Love, Jonah

Jonah Bjerke

March 6, 2014

Our family has been your neighbor for 19 years and all of our children only know you as Grandpa. We love you so much and treasure every minute we had with you. Your always in our heart, you will be greatly missed by the Vinyard family and your porch buddy Hershey too...Steve, Sharon, Blaine, Sheay and Brooke

Sharon Vinyard

March 6, 2014

I love Papa very, very much. He was like part of my family and I miss him very much. Love, Jonah

Jonah Bjerke

March 6, 2014

Our family is thinking of each of you at this difficult time. Duane had such a neat smile and great sense of humor. Our love to each of you. Bill & Diane

Bill & Diane Haury

March 6, 2014

Duane you are a very treasured friend and although you may not be here on this earth I will see you through all my memories. everytime I start missing you I will pull up my memories. I know you are up there with God staking out the good seats for your family and friends that will join you someday. P.S. The No Smoking Signs are for your own good so follow them. We will watch over your special lady and the rest of thr family too.

Sue Boyd

March 6, 2014

Duane, you were always such an imp and I so enjoyed being needled by you - you will be missed so very much!

To the family: Grief can be hard because we miss our loved ones so but take heart, our beloved Duane is with Jesus now! May your memories uplift you now and the arms of your friends stand ready to console you. Praying for strength for you in this time. We love you!

Sue Gragg

March 6, 2014

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