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Aileen Tate Obituary
1916-2012
Salt Lake City, UT-Aileen Lyon Tate passed away of natural causes at her home in Salt Lake City Utah on the 17th day of August, 2012 at the age of 96.
She spent her life in the service of others, most notably as a wonderful wife and mother, a great missionary and an inspiring teacher. She was born April 22, 1916 in Overton, Nevada, the daughter of Warren Harvey Lyon and Hannah McLachlan Lyon. She was the last surviving member of her family consisting of Mary Miles, Margaret Nuttall, W. Mack Lyon, and Harlan Lyon. She was educated at Dixie College and Brigham Young University, where she met her husband, Ralph Richards Tate. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple on November 12, 1937. They became the parents of six children. Together they served as missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Canada(Toronto), West Africa, Ireland, Antigua (West Indies), New Zealand (South) and in the Hawaiian Temple.
She enjoyed studying the gospel of Jesus Christ and was noted for her skills as an outstanding teacher. She joins her husband and son Gerald Lyon Tate, and a granddaughter in the spirit world. She is survived by her other five children: Charlene Tate Leach (William-deceased), Ralph Richards Tate, Jr. (Susan), Monty Tate (Eileen), Julie Ann Tate Perkins (DeLos) and David Brent Tate (Miriam). Her posterity includes 41 grandchildren and 93 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at the Valley View Stake Center 2245 East 3900 South on Wednesday, August 22nd at 12:00 noon. A viewing will be held at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 South Highland Drive on Tuesday, August 21st from 6-8 p.m.and at the chapel from 10:30-11:30 a.m. before the funeral service. The family expresses their sincere appreciation for the loving friendship for over fifty years of the members of the Valley View 7th Ward and for those family members and medical professionals who have cared so diligently and compassionately for her in recent months.
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Memories and Condolences
for Aileen Tate
August 22, 2012
Sweetness has been gained in Heaven with your passing. May comfort fill the hearts of those who are left behind. Till we meet again. Love to all.
Doug & JoAnn Braithwaite
August 22, 2012
What a fantastic woman she is. We are so glad we got to rub shoulders with her from time to time. She surely radiated a true love for life & others.
Thanks Monty for having such a remarkable MOTHER. Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you.
Carla Lyon Swift
August 22, 2012
Dear cousins,
It seems like the end of an era with the passing of Aunt Aileen. I cherish memories of her and know she lived a long, eventful, beautiful life.
August 21, 2012
Dear Aileen Tate descendants:
The words “Ralph and Aileen” rang with endearment whenever my mother, Helen Rex Frazier, spoke them. Their friendship, rooted in their years together in Oakland, California, survived throughout my parents' lives, and most surely continue now. I felt that endearment from Aileen each time I met her.
May you, and your families be comforted, Charlene. And may you each be strengthened by your mother's example of a life well-lived.
Sincerely,
Bessie Frazier Sanborn
Bonny Duffin
August 20, 2012
Dear Tate Family, I have so many fun memories of growing up in the Valley View 7th ward and living on the street with the Tates. Aileen was such a fun person. She and my Mom, Wylene, had many "adventures" together. Aileen was such an example to me and I hope to serve at least one mission with my husband as she served so many with Ralph. May the Lord's comfort and peace be with you. Sincerely, Bonny Duffin
August 20, 2012
Dear Kathy, Jim and family - My sympathy for your loss. "Sweet is the peace the gospel brings." Linda Roberds
Tina MacGougan
August 20, 2012
My heartfelt prayers are with the Tate family, especially our dear friends Ralph & Susan. Take peace in knowing where she is. Love, Mike & Tina MacGougan
Patti Webb/Ward
August 20, 2012
,Dear Tate Family, I am sorry to hear of your sweet mothers passing,but rejoice with you all, when I think of where she is.She was always so beautiful and gracious and such a sweet friend to my mother. I really would get a kick out of those girls and their sweet friendship.I am certain they are celebrating together.My thoughts are with you.Sincerely,
Debbie WEbb
August 20, 2012
I'm so happy you and my mother are back together again!! You're best friends forever.
Rebecca CarrLewis
August 19, 2012
What a gracious lady your mother was. i enjoyed conversations with her in the Salt Lake Temple. She was a wonderful example of devotion and faithfulness to the gospel of Jesus Christ. May the Lord bless you at this tender time.
Pauline Lutes
August 19, 2012
Celebrating the life of a wonderful woman. I send my love and sympathy to Ralph & Susan Tate Jr. and their family.
Stacie Perkins Palmer
August 19, 2012
You have inspired and served and given your all to the very end. Beloved Grandma, you will always be one of my greatest heroes.
Dave Tate
August 19, 2012
I will miss your wit and your warm heart grandma. You are moving into the light.
Thank you for your love and for sharing your beautiful spirit with us.I love you.
Heidi Lawson
August 19, 2012
Love you Grandma! You truly lived an amazing life. I'm so happy you are with Grandpa now :).
Shauna Coleman
August 19, 2012
Thanks for being a true inspiration to us all Grandma!! We love & will miss you & your great sense of humor! We feel blessed to be a party of your lineage!
Shauna & Family
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