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.
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