Deborah Louise Pate

I was one of her students she was one the best teachers she had heart of gold i will always miss her

Ms. Pate was an amazing teacher and a friend to her students. Her clothes and hair flowed like the decade (70's), in which, I was lucky enough to have her for my art teacher. Her smile and kindness was infectious. I often refer to her techniques for painting to my own students over the past 25 years. Her memory will be remembered for years to come. Sorry for your loss.
Deedee Jones-Connors

rip mrs pate u will be missed ty for taking the time tobe one of many kindest teachers there is to the pate famly im sorry for your loss im sending prayers and hugs

Mrs. Pate was one of the very best art teachers around. I am sad to hear of her passing. May she rest in peace, prayers for all the family.

Deb was a generous & loving person. She taught me a lot about being an Art teacher. My prayers are with her loved ones.
Nona Larsen
Art Teacher

I was very sorry to hear of Ms. Pate's passing. She was one of the few teachers who leaves a legacy in those she taught. Tonight before I had heard of her passing, as we were putting up our Christmas tree and from out of the box I pulled an angel I had made in her class twenty years ago. That is how I will remember her. As an angel that will always reappear. God bless.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.. Ms. Pate has always been my favorite teacher. I grew up in a poor family and did not have much for supplies or "cool" clothes. She offered to let me help her get her classroom ready every year after summer breaks and paid me out of her own pocket so I could have those things. I loved the things she taught me. She will always hold a special place in my heart. Love you Ms. Pate

I was one of her many, many students who loved her dearly. Her clubs and mentoring were esential to my growth and education. I'm sorry for your loss.
Jason Bowles '91

I give my condolences to the family, I'm sorry for your loss. Debbie was an amazing teacher, and helped form so many lives. She will be deeply missed.

Debbie & I taught together at Lakeside Jr. High & then the middle school. She was my first teacher/friend in my first educational position & offered me much support & guidance. She was fun, supportive, talented, & a great teacher. My big regret is that I never told her how much I appreciated her reaching out to a scared first-year teacher & letting me know it would all be okay. Thank you Deb. Rest in peace.

She was my favorite art teacher at the middle school she will be missed and loved by many rip ms.pate gone but never forgotten and so bout ur lost I will pray for u and ur family