Obituary of Clara Tate

Clara Tate of Camrose, formerly of Duhamel, passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at the age of 95 years.

Throughout her life her care and concern for others was utmost. She spent the majority of her life on the farm at Duhamel with her husband Ralph and family where the coffee pot was always on, the garden flourished, and everyone was made to feel welcome and to stay for a visit. She was an active member of many community organizations including New Norway PTA and the Duhamel Historical Society.

She leaves to mourn her loss her daughter Barbara Lee Tate; son Rod and his wife Crystal Tate; son-in-law Grant Olson; six grandchildren Cory Olson, Mark Olson (Tonya), Geoffrey Tate (Marissa), David Tate, Kaitlyn Tate (Jory), and Elizabeth Tate (Ryan); and two great grandchildren Samuel and Nolan Olson. Clara was predeceased by her husband Ralph, her daughter Karen, and brother Selmer Busness.

Our greatest family memory is that she was always there for each of us - no matter how busy she was nor how little or big the issue. The family wishes to express its sincere thanks to Dr. K. Letley and Dr. V. Smith for their care of Clara over the years; the staff of Portsmouth at Seasons and the ladies of Plan It Consulting for their care and comfort.

A Funeral Service was held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 29, 2018 from the Burgar Memorial Chapel with Rev. Mary Ann Pastuck officiating. Inurnment will take place in the Camrose Cemetery at a later date.

If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Duhamel Historical Society, or to St. Mary's Hospital Palliative Care.