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IVAN G. TATE Jr.

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IVAN TATE Obituary

TATE, IVAN G., JR. Passed away July 14, 2011. He is survived by wife, Donna Tate, son Greg Tate, daughter Janet Barber, brothers Walter, Richard, Everett, and Sister Carol. Memorial services, 7/23, 10am, St. Ignatius Loyola Church, 2301 York St.

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Published by Denver Post on Jul. 20, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for IVAN TATE

26 Entries

January 29, 2012

Donna & family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you.
Tracy Brethouwer

August 15, 2011

Dear members of the Ivan Tate family - You are in our prayers. We are very sorry for your loss. I am recalling the times long ago when we started interacting with you. We launched "our" traveling basketball team. As a group of young men, we had a great team and a lot of fun. Most of us ended up working at the Boys School at one time or another. As our team captain, it was Tate who inspired us with a sense of confidence, drive, team work and wanting to achieve more. I am thankful and feel blessed for the experience. I fee that we all took hold of Tate's ideas, ran with them and thus, knowing Tate made us better people. Many times when someone leaves us, we don't share the level of impact that the person had on our lives. I did not want for this to be one of those times. Tate had a big positive impact on my life and the lives of others that we knew. Knowing and having Tate in my life and the rest of the families' lives was truly a blessing. We will continue to think of him and tahnk God for the blessing that he was to all of us. Thank You. The Honor Family from Glendora, CA and Denver, CO

August 2, 2011

My thoughts go to Donna and family. I knew Ivan as a mentor and friend when I was a true "rookie" at LMS in 1971. He really helped me through the first couple of years, and we worked together with a group of learning disabled kids for a time. He helped me understand how special some of those kids are, and I never forgot his sensitivity toward their needs--nor his ability to mete out discipline when necessary. Great leader, great teacher--So sad, and yet it is wonderful to know he is at peace and without pain!
In prayer for all-- Della Dickerson

July 30, 2011

Dear Donna and family, We are so sorry to hear of Ivan's death. He was a great influence on the Denver community. All the best to you and your family. Your friends, Bob & Charlotte Irick

Sylvia Wilson

July 30, 2011

Dear family, may the Lord be with you in this time of need. Ivan was our classmate and we loved him dearly. Hope you got our resolution. Love, Booker T. Washington High School Class of 1954.

Jerry Adamek

July 26, 2011

To the Family of Ivan Tate,
Having worked with Ivan for much of his outstanding 35+ years in the Colorado Division of Youth Services/Corrections, it is so very important to acknowledge his many contributions to the youth and employees of our system as a highly respected leader and a "hands-on" professional. Colorado's high-risk kids are losing a champion that truly cared and advocated vigorously for them. God bless you all with lots of wonderful memories. We that worked with Ivan certainly have many of our own. He leaves an amazing legacy!

McKinley Harris III

July 25, 2011

I can't think of a man so noble, caring and dedicated to helping a community. May God let you rest in peace. I enjoyed being part of your legacy and wish you well.

Alisha Lewis

July 23, 2011

Love you Uncle Ivan.

July 23, 2011

Mr.& Mrs. Irvin Barber and the Tate Family...

Love, Peace and Memories are with you during this time of sorrow. Would love to be with you, God know best...

Helen/Las Vegas

Samuel/Barbara Batey

July 22, 2011

To the family of Ivan Tate,
Our deepest condolence to the family of Ivan, a dear friend of ours. May God give you all the blessing of strength to overcome his lost.

Ingrid Harris Franklin

July 22, 2011

To the Tate Family
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. God Bless

July 22, 2011

Ivan used the talent's God gave him and for this he was truly blessed. God bless the family as they prepare for his home going.
Gwynne McCathorine
NABCJ Associate

Cec Mascarenas

July 21, 2011

My deepest sympathy to the family. Ivan was a friend and mentor to many and whenever things needed to be done regarding services to kids and their families, he was always there. It was fun working with him because he had such a great sense of humor. He worked with me and Carmen to start the Coalition for Minority Youth Equality. It is still in existence and has given funding to programs to work with all youth..no exceptions. Thanks to Ivan for his dedication and commitment in making the juvenile/criminal justice system better. I will miss his laugh and his kindness he showed to everyone he met. He was a shining star on earth and will be an even brighter star in heaven. We will miss you but your Spirit will always be with us. Your Friend, Cec

Marie

July 21, 2011

Uncle Ivan, like an ever-lasting candle, your smile, laughter, and the memories of the many vacations, holidays, and special times we spent together will forever be cherished.

May all family and friends rejoice and be happy, for you are free at last--no more pain suffering or misery. You'll be missed, but not forgotten.

July 21, 2011

Donna, Janet, Irwin, Joy and Josh, we are so sorry for the loss of Ivan from your lives. I have only known Ivan for a few short months but know you have lost a beloved member of your family. Nathan and I love you and grieve for you during this difficult time.
Shirley & Nathan Gay

July 21, 2011

To Donna and the Family, The loss of my very best friend has been a heart shattering experience for me, for Ivan and I have been so very close for the past 50 years. I will miss talking with him and visiting from time to time. God bless you and the family as you struggle through this difficult time. We all must pass this way but it's always painful when we lose a dear friend and a loved one.
Louis & Anna Stout

July 21, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are expressed to the entire Tate Family. We met Ivan & Donna through our late brother and sister-in-law (Bob and Annette Rease). We have always remembered the friendship that existed between them. Ivan & Bob worked together, and shared many great times. Any time that we have been in the midst of Ivan, he was always a very pleasant person. We are so sorry about the loss, and we wish God's Blessings upon each of you. May Ivan's memories always be cherished, & may God give you strength, comfort, and peace within.
Roy & Marilyn Norman

GOLDIE&PEACHES SELLERS

July 21, 2011

WE MET OUR DEAR FRIEND IVAN VIA HIS SISTER, CAROL, WHEN GOLDIE FIRST CAME TO DENVER TO BE A "BRONCO." BECAUSE OF OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH CAROL (SISSY) WE BECAME ACQUAINTED WITH THE ENTIRE FAMILY. LATER WHEN BOTH MY BROTHER AND I WERE EMPLOYED AT LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN OUR BOND SPROUTED NEW LIFE. IVAN WAS A WONDERFUL HUMAN BEING AND FRIEND ... MY HUSBAND GOLDIE AND I WILL CARRY HIS KINDNESS AND MEMORY IN OUR HEARTS FOR AS LONG AS WE LIVE. WELL DONE, IVAN.

GOLDIE AND PEACHES SELLERS & FAMILY
RONALD JENKINS AND FAMILY

Elaine Neal

July 21, 2011

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Tate family. Your loss is so many people's loss. Ivan was a leader, a mentor and a friend to so many. His caring, his kindness and generosity will always be remembered. The Colorado Chapter of the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice will deeply miss him. His long time leadership allowed us to thrive and make a difference in the lives of others. He has gone on to another journey and is at peace. Although he is not with us, we can listen with our hearts and feel his spirit all around us.

Malvern & Dorothy Lamon

July 21, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mike & Kim Evans

July 21, 2011

and Greg!

Mike & Kim Evans

July 21, 2011

Our sincerely sympathy goes out to the entire family, we only had a few occasions to spend time with Mr Tate and they were always pleasant we were blessed to have had the opportunity to meet him. We can't possible know how you feel or what your going through. We can only be here if you need us so, don't hesitate to lean on the ones who love you and keep you close to heart. God Bless you all, Mrs. Donna, Janet, Irwin, Joy and Joshi
The Evans Family

July 20, 2011

My deepest sympathy to the entire Tate family. Ivan made a difference in many people lives and will be remembered for this. He lifted up others and encouraged then to climb. He was a person who turned the spirit of God's love into living action and will never be forgotten. May you all find comfort in knowing that Ivan will live on in our lives, in so many beautiful ways. May God give you all strength during this difficult time.

Linda and Millacynt Boldin

July 20, 2011

you will be missed. He was a great father in law. God bless the family.

Laura Tate (Greg's wife}.

July 19, 2011

geat guy you will be missed

charles weems

July 18, 2011

Ivan and I were officials together in the old big 8 conference. he was the second african american official, Iwas third and stanley renoyds was the fourth. he was a great official and even a better man . It saddens me to know that he is no longer with us. good by to a dear and cherished friend. May god bless you and your love ones. Charlie Weems, better known as Big B.

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