Jerry Carlton Tate

1934 - 2010

Jerry Carlton Tate 1934 - 2010 Jerry was born in Coalinga, California, on August 19, 1934, and he passed away in Bakersfield, California, on November 11, 2010, at the age of 76. He grew up in Fresno, CA, and graduated from Fresno State. Later he earned his Master's degree from California Lutheran University. Not long after college he was drafted into the U.S. Army where he met his wife Dottie. He moved to Bakersfield in 1964 and soon began his career with the Bakersfield City School District where he worked for 29 years as a teacher, counselor, vice principal, and principal. After his retirement from the school district, he served 16 years as a trustee on the BCSD School Board. Jerry was also actively involved in several community organizations. He was a member of Westchester Kiwanis for 34 years and was a past president. He was a member of the Local Elks Lodge 266 for 46 years and a Big Brother board member for 5 years. He also was a member of the BCSD Men's Club. Most recently he was involved with Seniors in Retirement. Outside of work and his community involvement, he played golf and enjoyed watching sports and old westerns. He was a friend to all and loved to socialize. He enjoyed a good joke and laughed much. He will be missed by many. He and Dottie frequently entertained in their home and he never missed a party. He and Dot traveled after retirement and took many cruises, seeing the world. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Dottie Tate; daughter and son-in-law, Teri and Paul Young; son, Gary Tate; and grandson, Jeffery Tate, Jr. He was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Tate. Visitation is Tuesday, Nov. 16, from 5-7 p.m. at Greenlawn Mortuary, 3700 River Blvd., with a service on Wednesday, Nov. 17, at 10 a.m. at Greenlawn Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to BCSD Educational Foundation, 1300 Baker Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305 or Westchester Kiwanis Foundation, P.O. Box 271, Bakersfield, CA 93302. www.bakersfield.com/obits