Milton Tate

MILTON M. TATE IDAHO FALLS, ID-- In the quiet hours of the morning on Father’s Day, June 18, 2006, Milton Muir Tate, 84, left behind a tired heart and weary body and went home to his Heavenly Father. We are sure his earthly parents; his son, Darlo; his brothers, Dwain, John, James, and Grant, as well as three sisters, Leatha, Thea, and Klea were there to greet him. Milton was born in Riverdale, Idaho, on November 5, 1921, to James Plumb Tate and Susan Jane Muir Tate. He was the youngest of eleven children. He grew up in the area and attended Preston High School. He later attended the Idaho Barber College in Boise. Milt proudly served his country during World War II in the Army Air Corps. When he returned, he met Nancy Elouise Browning and they married September 14, 1947, in Annis, Idaho. They were sealed March 25, 1964, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. Milt learned the trade of barbering and practiced it for 50 years in Idaho Falls. After his retirement, he continued to cut a few heads of hair for loyal customers in Idaho Falls, and those he met in Arizona, as well as great grandsons as they came along. He was also a member of the American Legion and the Elks Club. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Milt had a great love for horses. He raised and showed shetland ponies for many years. He also enjoyed watching sports, especially those his grandchildren and great-grandchildren were participating in. Milt and Elouise spent their lives in the Idaho Falls area, but after they retired, winters were spent in Apache Junction, Arizona, golfing and making many new friends. Milt is survived by his wife of nearly 59 years and their three daughters, Gloria (Jerry) Greenhagen, South Jordan, UT; Nancy (Alan) Marley, Idaho Falls, ID; and Connie (Gary) Sexton, Tucson, AZ; eight grandchildren, Doug (Heather) Marley, Kami (Matthew) Jones, Shawn (David) Chamberlain, Mindee (Ethan) Meyer, Angie (Cameron) Field, Holly (Darrell) Carver, Tara (Jeff) Miller, Megan (Brett) Summers; twenty-three (plus one coming) great grandchildren; two sisters, Susan Packer Mecham and Vilate (Bryant) Golightly. Dad taught us many lessons of life. He showed us by example the virtue of hard work, to do our best in all that was required, to give more than was required, and be grateful for what we receive. He was a good listener and unfailing supporter, and great Dad. “We love you Honey, Dad, and Grandpa “T”.” Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 22, 2006, at the Ammon LDS 1st Ward (3000 Central) with Bishop Jim Summers officiating. The family will visit with friends on Wednesday from 7-8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home East Side (963S. Ammon) and for one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Park.