Bud Pate Obituary (2012) - The Salt Lake Tribune

Bud Pate

1940 ~ 2012
Bud D. Pate, age 71, passed away January 11, 2012, in Holladay, Utah. He was born May 23, 1940, in French Camp, California, to Bud W. and Norma Pate. He attended American Fork High and University of Utah. He married Joan DePew on June 14, 1975 and sealed in the Salt Lake City Temple in 1976. Our handsome, smart, loving Dad returned unexpectedly to his Heavenly Father and the love of his life, Christopher Bud Pate on January 11, 2012. What a wonderful reunion! Bud has always been a great athlete, exceptional at every sport. He loved to golf, rain or shine, and was Club Champion at Willowcreek Country Club and Jeremy Ranch. He was honored with 10 Gold Medals from the Olympics at St. George. He was proud of his Royal Scottish heritage, a dedicated genealogist, and meticulous in everything he did. He was an active member of the LDS Church and served in many callings. He adored and was so proud of his wife, children, and dog, Cocoa. His family meant everything to him! His claim to fame was that he made beautiful babies. He served in the Navy for four years on a mine sweeper. He was extremely bright, graduating with a Master's degree in Geography and taught at the University of Utah. He was a successful Realtor and Mortgage Banker. He had a zest for living, loving, and laughing. A former Mr. Utah, he always stayed in great shape. He will always be a huge part of our lives until we meet again, one sweet day. "We love you, Dad, give Chris a kiss and hug for us"!
Survived by his beloved wife, Joan; children, Troy (Stephanie), Teresa, Tamara (deceased), Christopher (deceased), Brittany, Alexis and Danielle; siblings, Pat Fox (Bill), Kay Pate (Jane), Sue Durrant (Lynn), Julie Blaney (Mel); eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, son, Christopher and daughter, Tammy.
Services will be held Wed., Jan. 18, 2012 at 12noon at Holladay 28th LDS Ward Chapel, 2625 Milo Way. The family will receive friends Tues., Jan. 17, from 6-8:30 pm at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 Highland Dr. and 1 hour prior to the services at Holladay 28th Ward. Interment: Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Pate's girls educational fund at Wells Fargo.

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Published in The Salt Lake Tribune from Jan. 15 to Jan. 17, 2012.

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February 27, 2012

Dear Joan, I'm so sorry to hear of Bud's passing. He was a great guy, and will be missed by many. Take care, Margo Lewis (Winfrey)

Margo Lewis/Winfrey

February 21, 2012

Joan and Family,
I just heard about Bud yesterday. I am so sorry for your great loss. I have good memories of Bud over the years. He is a great person. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Lee

February 13, 2012

Dear Pate Family:
I am so sorry and express my sympathy of your Father's passing. He assisted me and gave me the privilege of getting Tammy's work ready and completed in the Temple. It was both an honor and joy to do this for my best friend Tammy who I dearly miss. Thank you Bud. And my prayers and thoughts will be close for your entire family.
With Love,
Sheri

Sheri Dye

February 3, 2012

Feb 03,2012
Troy and Teresa,
I am so sorry for the sudden loss of your father. The last time I saw him was at the Family History Library where I was serving my mission just a few months ago.Troy, you are a good son. Teresa hang in there and get better. Bud has moved to another sphere of life and is doing fine. You will see him again.

Love, Aunt Jackie and Dennis.

Jackie Loos

February 1, 2012

Joan and children, We are so sorry to hear about you all losing such a great husband and father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Know that you all will be united as a family again and that it will be such a beautiful reunion.

Jeanette Jacobs

January 31, 2012

Joan,

We were saddened to hear of Bud's passing when we returned from a trip a few day's ago.
We have been honored to work with you and Bud for so many years. You were both true professionals in whatever you did. Not being great at the game myself, I always made sure that Bud was part of my foursome in every scramble I played in. He always came through. We hope you take great solace in the knowledge you have of the great plan of life. He will now be preparing things for you and your family. Bud always wanted the very best for you and was proud that you were his companion. We send our best wishes to you and your children. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Buzz and Anne Woods

Buzz Woods

January 26, 2012

Troy & Teresa,I am so sorry to hear about the death of your Dad. How well I remember your Mom & Dad we went to the same church in Charleston. They got married and moved away. We kept in touch and exchanged pictures what a beautiful family they had. Remember he is in a better place and is sleeping with the angels.

Jessie

January 25, 2012

Joan and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of Bud's Passing. I will never forget his kindness in helping me. You are all in my thoughts.
Chris Portelli

Chris Portelli

January 25, 2012

Troy & Teresa,
How sad that you guy's have lost your Dad. Remember Joe & I are here for you when you need us .We love you two so very much.He is now with your beautiful sister Tammy. Your Dad is at peace.

Mom & Joe

January 24, 2012

Troy & Teresa,
I am shocked! I am so sorry for your loss. I think about your Mom and Dad and the sweet family they had. I have been a friend of your Mom's for over fifty years. I knew your Dad when he was stationed here in Charleston. I can only imagine the reunion your Dad had with his beautiful daughter Tammy. How happy they must be. Just know that so many people love you and Teresa and our prayers are with you guy's. Your Dad is now at peace.

Juanda

January 24, 2012

Joan,
I have not stopped thinking about you all and of course my memories of Bud and our friendship for the last 38 years. You both are such dear friends and have helped me so much over the years. Your tribute to Bud at the funeral was so sweet and heartfelt. I wish you peace and comfort in the long days ahead. My prayers are with you all.

Kaye Raby

January 22, 2012

Troy & Teresa, Sorry to hear about your fathers death. May our heavenly father watch over you two in your time of sorrow.

Joe Botten

January 21, 2012

Pebble Beach w Bud Ricky and Steve 2005

January 21, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Lorene Shirar

January 21, 2012

I was sorry to hear of the passing of Bud. My heart goes out to all that he left behind, but especially to his son Troy and daughter Teresa. They loved him very much and will miss him greatly. He has now been reunited with his beautiful daughter Tammy.

Linda Driggers

January 20, 2012

Joan and children, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Bud.
We just wanted you to know our prayers and thoughts are with
you at this time. Sincerely, Bryan and Jill Balli

January 20, 2012

im sorry about the loss of Bud/ my grandfather. i heard he was a great guy and i only met him once. still have not met the expanded family in utah. sorry to all of my extended family for the loss of a great man

Jessica taylor

January 20, 2012

Joan,
You and the kids are in our thoughts and prayers, we are so sorry for your loss and we will all miss Bud; he touched so many of our lives for the better. I will always cherish our time spent together enjoying the game of golf, from the trips to the Masters at Augusta, to Pebble Beach or playing at Willow Creek Country Club.
I will never forget golfing at Pebble Beach with he and Ricky when Bud hit his ball along a ledge that dropped off 200' down to the Ocean and while looking for his ball he disappeared before my eyes off the side of the cliff. As I ran over, I see his hand grabbing a clump of weeds pulling himself back onto the golf course from the ledge that caught his fall, with this look of panic yet relief that he was around for another day. He said “If I have to go I can't think of a better way than doing what I love to do”.
We had a good laugh over the years reflecting back on that trip and the many other experiences we shared. Bud was a master teacher and just about everything I know about the game of golf I learned from him. He would always say you can learn a lot about a person's character in the way they play the game.
Our love and support will always be here for you

Love, Steve, Chanin, James, and Julia

Steve Peterson

January 20, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of Bud's passing. I know he is with his daughter Tammy who loved him so much and his son Chris. I pray that our heavenly father will watch over his other five children, grandchildren and great grandchildren that he left behind. He is at peace now.

Paulette Pate Botten

January 19, 2012

Joan and family,

I was very sad to read of Bud's passing. He is such a great guy. I worked with him for many years at Republic Mortgage and remember countless times of sitting in his office and discussing life. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Christine (King) Foster

Christine Foster

January 18, 2012

So sorry to hear about Bud....You are all in my prayers. Bud was an amazing man and will be missed by so many. Gladys

Gladys Blum

January 18, 2012

Joan and family, we are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Keith and Karla

Karla Tall

January 18, 2012

Aunt Joan and Family,
Rudy and I are saddened at the loss of your dear Bud. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We send our love to you, even though we are not able to be with you. May the spirit of the Comforter be with you and your family and give you the peace and comfort you are in need of. Knowing we will see our departed family and friends again, helps us to go on. May God bless you with all the blessings you are in need of.
Sincerely, Carol and Rudy Benoit

January 18, 2012

Joan, we were so sorry to hear about Bud's passing and feel badly that we can not be there to express this in person to you and your family. He will be missed and your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Susan & Grant Cannon

January 18, 2012

Joan and family, so sorry to hear about your Bud husband, dad and friend passing, may god be with you all....to ease your sorrow...for the light of his spirit and soul will live forever in your heats and soul...Warmest Wishes George and Deborah Cornick

Deborah Cornick

January 18, 2012

Joan, I just can't believe it. My heart is broken with this incredibly sad news. I have so many memories of Bud, This past week I have reminisced about all the experiences and discussions we had together, I just simply loved the guy! Every time we would see each other we would do nothing but laugh. Bud always had a new idea or a new story or some new great buy at Costco to tell me about. Bud loved to tease me and embarrass me in front of friends if he could, but it was part of the sport of our relationship. I cherish my "Masters" experiences with Bud, we had a blast every-time. When ever I saw Bud at Willow Creek, I would always go out of my way to go see him and give our "secret handshake" and talk about what was going on in each of our lives. I loved Bud for his brutal honesty and his moral compass. He had a very clear picture of what was right and wrong, Bud made me a better man! He was fiercely loyal to you and your children and loved you very much. I know how much he missed Christopher and wanted to be with him. I find great comfort in knowing that he is with him now. Love Little Ricky.

RIck Lloyd

January 18, 2012

Joan,

I am so very sorry for your husband's untimely passing, it's never timely for those left behind. Reading the other condolence's about Chris, that has to bring a smile to your face, a warmth to your heart and of course tears to your eye's that they are together.

You and your family are in my thoughts.

Kim Fish

January 18, 2012

Joan and family,
Bud and Joan both were a great help to me when I was newly divorced, had three small children and they hired me to work with Envirowest Realty. It was a great time to work with such kind, caring and professional people. I also worked with Bud when he was a Loan Officer at Republic Mtg. and was always so impressed with his passion for life and his love of learning and family. I was fortunate to have known him and wish Joan and family kind thoughts for your healing.

Shawna Pickens

January 18, 2012

Joan and the Pate family,

We met you and Bud at Willow Creek and immediately enjoyed a very personal conversation about your lives. That bond continued and I always enjoyed seeing Bud and sharing thoughts about almost everything. I will miss him and his unique views and thought provoking and heart felt comments. I know he was extremely dedicated to you, Joan, and to his twins and family. How he loved to tell me where he was off to with those girls. Bud had a big heart; I know you are missing him; and I also trust that you will be comforted now by your girls and friends and memories of him until you meet again.

The Campbells

January 18, 2012

Knowing you was great,see you when I get there!

Fat Jack

January 17, 2012

Joan,
I am shocked! I am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking about you and your sweet family. I can only imagine the reunion with Chris. How happy they must be. Just know that so many people love you and and are praying fo your and your beautiful girls.
Love, Kristin Graziano

Kristin Graziano

January 17, 2012

Joan, you and your family will be in our prayers. We know the heartache you feel with the loss of Bud. Know that Bud is with the Lord and you have three beautiful daughters who love you. God be with you and watch over you all, love, Kirk, Vincent and Sophia Kessel

Kirk Kessel

January 17, 2012

Joan, Brittany and girls,we are so sorry to hear of your loss. We love you and we have you in our prayers.
Russ and Dava

Dava Marriott

January 17, 2012

Joan,
I am so sorry for your loss. My kids still talk about you. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Doug and Angie Gray

January 17, 2012

WHAT A LOST --MR BUD PATE--MY FRIEND --MY GOLFING BUDDY--MY REAL ESTATE AGENT ( 1974-1975) GOLF TRIPS TO SUN VALLEY AND MY HEART GOES OUT TO HIS FAMILY JOAN PATE AND CHILDREN. LOVE YOU -----GARY M. HUNTSMAN

GARY M. HUNTSMAN

January 17, 2012

Dear Joan,

I was saddened to read of Bud's untimely passing. While it's been 22 years since we moved from Utah I have followed with interest some of the twists and turns your life has taken. As with Chris's passing and now Bud's, your life has entered another difficult phase. I have no doubt you will triumph with a typical grace and fortitude you have so ably demonstrated in your life.

May the Lord be with you in this transition as He has so often in your past times of need.

You've experienced, more than most, one of the real conundrums of life. Death is always inconvenient. It either comes too soon or too late.

Best Wishes.

Sharon Orgill

Sharon Orgill

January 17, 2012

Dear Joan,
I was saddened and surprised to hear of Bud's passing. He has been a good friend for many years. He was so very proud of you as I am sure you know. We enjoyed many years working together and little golf too. I will miss him. I know he will be busy doing on the other side. He and Chris together. May the Lord bless you and your girls at this sad time.

Love,

Randy Sorensen

RANDY SORENSEN

January 17, 2012

Joan, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.

Ash & Liz Patwardhan

January 17, 2012

Joan, Brittany and family, I am so sorry to hear about Bud's passing. He made such a wonderful family, I know you all must be so proud. I hope you are comforted during this time by remembering the great memories you had with him. I'm sure it was some reunion up there! Your family is in my thoughts and prayers

Cassie Parker

January 17, 2012

Joan and Family,
I was so saddened when I read in the paper,that your husband and father had passed so unexpectedly. Thinking back to when my mom passed, you Joan were there for all of us through the process. And have been such a wonderful addition to our family. We love you and please know that our family has you in our thoughts and prayers, and pray that you will be able to get through the coming days knowing that the lord will be guiding and directing you through the hard times.
Love to all
Wendy Close ( Helen Price's Daughter )

Wendy Close

January 17, 2012

My Mom always told me it wasn't nice to have "favorites"....but, I made an exception when it came to Bud. For the past twenty seven years he has been one of my favorite Costco members. His stories and his financial advice and most of all the sharing of love for his family. Our most recent bond was our twins only a month apart. How I will miss those talks. As will the rest of his Murray Costco family. My heart goes out to all that knew and loved Bud.

Jeanmarie Sears

January 17, 2012

Joan, Courtney and I are so sad for your loss. We always enjoyed working with you and Bud. Please know that many thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. God Bless you always.
Court and Eva Shoell

Eva Shoell

January 16, 2012

Dear Aunt Joan and family, I am so sad at the loss of uncle Bud. His exit from this world came so sudden and it has had an impact on us all. I will miss seeing his smiling eyes and hearing his laugh and his even his uncomfortable lectures on how I need to get my ducks in a row. Everyone at Dr Jensen's office loved visiting with him when he brought the girls to their orthodontic appointments and even called him uncle Bud too. I'm sure that his reunion with those who have preceded him was a joyous one and one that he has looked forward to for years. I have faith that we will see those eyes, hear his laugh and maybe even hear a lecture or two when we meet again. Until then, rest peacefully uncle Bud. We will miss you! Love always, Natalie

Natalie Pate

January 16, 2012

Bud was an amazing man. He was always so kind to all of us at Costco. He is a man we could talk to for hours! He also understood the importance of business and understood when we had to cut it short. I always looked forward to Bud coming in to Costco so I could get his advice on my latest investment or home project. We will miss him dearly and always keep him in our hearts.

Justin Preece

January 16, 2012

Joan & Family,

I was shocked to see of *Bud's* passing.
I remember You and Bud coming in to Mom's Cafe...Esther's Cafe.
The smile Bud always had on his face was contagious!
I remembered Pierre and I picked June 14, 1975 to get married...and you and Bud came in Mom's Cafe and shared that you both were getting married on June 14, 1975 also.
Boy, those were some fun days, back then. I sure do miss them!
My Mom passed away on December 1, 1997 and Pierre passed away on January 14, 1998 and Lynn, Mom's Love, passed away on January 28, 1999.
The last time I saw You and Bud, was at Wasatch Lawn when you both were putting flowers on the Grave of your Christopher, and I was putting flowers on Mom's Grave, and we ran into each other and we visited for a while. It sure was nice!
I will never forget Bud's heart, his kind words, his laugh, and his Smile...One in a million!
My heart aches for you, Joan...
I Pray that you will always remember the happy times and find comfort in those ~Precious Memories.
May the Lord Bless you and hold you close in the long days ahead.
Please know you and your Family are in my Prayers, as you travel a journey that no one asks to take.
Stay close to those you love.
I Pray that you may be surrounded by the love and support of Family and Friends, and the knowledge that one day, you will hold all of your loved ones in *Heaven* again.
Bud will be in your hearts forever.
I am asking for God's Love to surround You, and all of
Your Family & Friends, and grant You Peace at this time.

I am sending You, LOVE & HUGS and HOLDING...

Lorraine

January 16, 2012

To Julie -- you may not remember me. I worked with you at Savage Brothers in American Fork. I didn't know your brother, but I knew OF him and Joan and heard only good things. I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to you and to all of Bud's family.

Beverly Kennedy

January 16, 2012

"Joan & Family, we would like to express our deepest sympathy to you at this most difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss. We will miss Bud." Gregg & Stephanie Fox and Family (Fayetteville, NC)

January 16, 2012

The Carl A. Taylor family expresses its deepest condolences during this difficult time of loss.

Carl A. Taylor

January 16, 2012

Joan and family
We are very to sorry to hear about Bud's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. We Wish you peace and comfort in the day's to come.
Much Love

Mac and Jamie McGuire

January 16, 2012

Joan and Brittany I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Even though it's been awhile since we've seen eachother I wish you the best at this time.

Angela Bronson

January 16, 2012

We were sad to learn of the passing of Bud. We so enjoyed our time living in the 28th ward and having you as friends. Our deepest sympathy to you and yours. Jerry and Pat Hofheins

January 16, 2012

Joan, We were very sorry to hear about Bud's passing. I hope that as the days pass that you will find comfort in the love and support of friends and family. We love and admire both of you.

John and Leslie Thorup

January 16, 2012

I just talked with Bud at Costco a couple of weeks ago. He looked great as always, smiling and fun to talk to about old times. Bud and Joan took me under their wings back in 1978 at Envirowest Realty. For five years we worked together. It was great fun. Bud gave me my first set of golf clubs and taught me to play. I wasn't very good but he still encouraged me to play and he made it a fun experience. Joan, I can't believe this has happened. You have endured so many early departures of your loved ones. My love and prayers go out to you and your family. Troy, my little brother. Bud was busting his buttons when we talked about you last. You and Stephanie will always be a bright spot in my life. May God bless you all with comfort and love.

Brent Overson

January 16, 2012

We were sad to learn of Bud's sudden passing. He was always known to us as my cousin "Buddy". We remember him raising his three small children Troy, Teresa, and Tammy. Bud visited us in the Atlanta area a few times on his way the the Masters. I had the opportunity to play golf with him a few times in Salt Lake as well as Atlanta. Our thoughts and prayers are with Joan and family. We will miss you Buddy.

Fred & Loretta Smith

January 15, 2012

Joan we are so sorry for your loss. Our heart felt sympathy goes out to you and your family.

Bob and Shauna Hadfield

January 15, 2012

Joan - I was very saddened to see Bud's obituary today. I'm so sorry for your loss and want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm sure his reunion with Chris was sweet. I have good memories of times with you, Brittany, and Bud. Love, Jill (Bennion) McAree

Jill

January 15, 2012

It was a pleasure to have worked with Bud in the Mortgage Industry. He will truly be missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sue Potter

January 15, 2012

christopher pate

January 15, 2012

I will sure miss chatting with Bud when he came into Costco. He is a good friend and an inspiration to me. My thoughts and prayers are with Buds Family. God Bless!

Andrew Gwyther

January 15, 2012

Sorry to hear about Bud,it's been to long since we golfed together,my condolences to the family.

Tom Lovell

January 15, 2012

To my dear friend Troy..I'm sorry to hear about your Dad. He made you a better man and father all the way around. Peace to you and your family.
~jennie

Jennie Peterson

January 15, 2012

My thoughts and Prayers are with you Joan. I enjoyed Bud so much. What a great guy. He will be missed by many.

Mark Handy

January 15, 2012

It is with a heavy heart that I have to say goodbye to this man. I am the daughter that is in South Carolina, I am deeply saddened at the loss of MY DAD! I am not able too make it to salt lake too bury him, this hurts! I want everyone to know I loved my dad very much and so sorry he is gone. To the rest of my family my thoughts and prayers are with ya'll. Love from Teresa Pate Taylor and Ronald Taylor

Teresa Taylor

January 14, 2012

Joan, Alexis, Danielle & family,
We are so sad to hear that you have lost your sweet Dad and husband. We were shocked to hear that he had passed so suddenly, but hope you will comfort knowing that he is happily reunited with your siblings and watches you from heaven. We are praying for your comfort during this very difficult time.

All our love,
Cory, Natalie, Grayson, Tate, Avari, Macy & Bella Luker

Natalie Luker

January 14, 2012

Just heard the news about Bud. It's been awhile since we've seen Bud. Off and on through the years we've always picked up where we left off. I know he's having a great reunion with Tammy and Chris. We will miss our associations with him. When our lives touched he always had us laughing. What a great guy. Will truly miss him..til we meet again Bud. Sherrie Rudy

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