Marlin Wesley Tate passed away on November 11, 2013 in Spokane, Washington. He was born on September 6, 1921 in Spokane, Washington to Arthur and Emily (Wing) Tate. He was preceded in death by his son, Dennis D. Tate, Sr. on May 30, 1997. He is survived his daughter Sharon Tate; grandson Dennis D. Tate, Jr.; granddaughter Denise Tate Mille. He is also survived by Danny Dunn, Carol Dorgetti, Patsy Louden, Steve Dunn, Debbe Seeberger, Doris Schell, Tom Doraé, Dick Doraé, Bob Doraé, Helen Bradshaw, and Faye Luna; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.