Catherine Oakes Tate

Catherine Oakes Tate 1952 ~ 2005 Catherine Oakes Tate, beloved mother, wife, daughter and grandmother, died Jan 29, 2005 at the age of 52 after a 15 month battle with glioblastoma multiforme brain cancer. Born December 23, 1952 in Provo to Royal Eugene and Lois Walton Oakes. Cathy grew up in Bountiful, Utah as the third of six children. She graduated from Bountiful High School in 1971 and graduated with an associates degree from BYU in 1977. She married Kelly Haynie Tate in the Provo Temple July 21, 1977. They are the parents of five children, Andrea (Benjamin) Holley, Alison (Benjamin) Brown, Christopher Alan, Justin Oakes, and David Lynn; and have one grandchild (Cody Benjamin Brown). Cathy had many talents including playing the piano and organ, sewing doll clothes and being a wonderful mother. She served in various callings with the Primary, Young Women's and Cub Scouting. She is survived by her husband, five children, one grandson, parents, brothers, Stephen Oakes, Gene (Wendy) Oakes, David (Kimberly) Oakes, sisters, Marsha (Bob) Clark, and Linnea (Clint) Child. Although she will be deeply missed, Cathy will remain in our hearts, minds, and lives forever. Cathy, we love and miss you. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 5, at 11:00 a.m. in the Centerville Chase Lane Ward, 1125 N. 400 W. Friends may visit at Russon Brothers Mortuary, 295 N. Main, Bountiful, Friday, February 4 from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday February 5 at the church from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Interment, Centerville City Cemetery. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com.