Wayne Spencer Tate

Wayne Spencer Tate

Feb. 21, 1932

Aug. 17, 2023

Wayne Spencer Tate, 91, of Pullman, Wash.,

passed away August 17, 2023, at his Pullman

home.

Wayne was born February 21, 1932, in

Lewiston, Idaho, to Harold & Lucile (Harrington)

Tate. He grew up and began school in Spokane,

Wash., until the family moved to Pullman, Wash.,

where Wayne graduated from Pullman High

School in 1950. He entered the US Navy, serving

until his honorable discharge.

Wayne returned to Pullman and began his

education at Washington State University, earning

his bachelor's degree in Computer Programming.

Wayne married Carol Osmundson in Genesee,

Idaho, on September 11, 1955. They made their

home in Pullman and Wayne had a 35 year career

at WSU as a computer programmer.

During this time they moved out to the family

home on Barr Road, until moving back to Pullman

several years ago. Wayne was a private man who

loved to spend time with his family. He enjoyed

gardening, HO trains, golfing and making candy

during the holiday season. Wayne always enjoyed

sharing his homemade candy with friends and

family.

He is survived by his wife Carol at the Pullman

home; his son Michael Tate (Liz) of Spokane;

two son-in-law's Michael Pound & Jim Jacobs;

three grandchildren Jamie (Dex) Beard; Matt

(Serree) Jacobs and Ryan Pound and his great

grandchildren Brett Beard, Von Beard and Bailee

Mae Jacobs. Wayne was preceded in death by

two daughters Pamela Jacobs and Jodi Pound,

one brother and his parents.

The graveside service with Military Honors

will be held at the Pullman Cemetery on Friday,

September 8, 2023, at 10 AM.

Corbeill Funeral Home of Pullman, Wash.,

has been entrusted with arrangements. The

family suggests memorial donations in Wayne's

honor to Pullman American Legion Post.

Online condolences may be sent to www.

corbeillfuneralhomes.com.