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| Charles Gilbert Tate was born in Creswell, OR on December 10, 1931 and lived there until joining the Marine Corps at the age of 17. After completing his military service he moved to North Bend where he met and married Myrtle Maxine Wilson (Sug). Charlie adopted Myrtle’s son, Randy, and they were blessed to have two more sons, Jeff & Bill. Charlie worked for and was a valued employee of Pacific Power for over 40 years. He also was very involved in Lion’s Club and loved being of service in whichever community he lived. Charlie and Myrtle divorced in 1968 and he married Peggy Bassett, adopting her young son, Joe, whom he loved as his own. They moved to Mill City in 1972 where Charlie served as Mayor. After fifteen years they moved to Independence where they lived until their divorce. About four years later Charlie and Myrtle met again while visiting Randy’s family in Boise, ID and they started courting. This led to them falling in love once again and being married on July 7, 2007. One year later they were sealed together in the Boise, Idaho Temple and remained very much in love until her death in 2012. Charlie was preceded in death by his wife Myrtle and two sons William Allen Tate and Charles Jefferson Tate. He is survived by his current wife, Helen; his son Randolph Clark Tate (Clarisse) and eleven grandchildren; his son Joe (Diana) and two grandchildren. Charlie’s zest for life and adventurous spirit will be missed. We know he has joined many loved ones on the other side and will now watch over his family here. A Memorial Service will be held December 4 at 12:00 pm at the LDS Church 783 Church St. West Monmouth, OR |
Memorial Service
Saturday, December 4, 12:00 pm
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
783 Church St. W.
Monmouth, OR 97361
Dear Great Uncle Charlie. I am so thankful for the time I got to spend with you for our trip out there. You were always kind to me and my son and I thank you for that. One of my other great memories is watching you walk my mom down the aisle at her wedding. That brought so much joy to all of us. Your Journey may have come to an end here but your next journey with your lost loved ones is going to be even better. Love you!
He will always be known to us as Uncle Charlie. His love for life serves as an inspiration to all who knew him.
I didn’t know him but loss is loss and I know that feeling all to well I pray the family has some peace that he is in a better place
Farewell dear Uncle Charlie. My favorite memories of you is how we celebrated my dads ( your brother Walter) life after he passed, we went white water rafting and jumped off a very tall bridge there in Oregon. And spend a lengthy visit with you at my brother Toms on the island. You always cracked me up. I loved you dearly , and aunt Peg too. Send my dad my love. Rest well. Love you
Thank you for trusting Johnson Funeral Home with his arrangements.
Sincerely,
Johnson Funeral Home Staff