TERRY D. TATE ~ Class of 1962
July 8, 1944 - June 20, 2009





Terry was born on July 8, 1944, in Louisville, KY and passed away June 20, 2009, in Tacoma. He graduated from Columbia High School in 1962, and entered into the U.S. Army in 1964, where he served as both enlisted and as an officer. While in the Army, Terry did two tours in Vietnam, and was an officer with the Old Guard at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C.

After an honorable discharge in 1975, Terry began work with the Yakima City Police Department. A hang-gliding accident ended his career as a police officer, though he enjoyed the lifelong friendship of many of the officers he worked with. Terry went to work with the Attorney General's Office in Olympia, where he was an investigator for over 25 years.

Terry was preceded in death by his father and mother, Robert and Arrona Tate, as well as a younger brother Robert III ('65-RIP).

He is survived by his son, Mark, his daughter, Jessica, granddaughter Kayla, 2 younger brothers, Jake ('66wb) and John ('68wb), his fiance Pam, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Other than spending time with family, friends, and his fiance, Terry's happiest moments were when he was either fishing or riding his Harley with fellow Blue Knights Motorcycle Club Chp Washington II, or the Harley Owner's Group members. Terry was in many ways, larger than life, and he will be missed.

A Military Memorial Service was held July 11, 2009 at West Hills Memorial Park. A celebration of Terry's life was held at the VFW on 5th Avenue in Yakima immediately following services.