"We are so sorry to hear of Lulumay's death. What a great lady! She lived with a smile and a caring heart. She could dance like no one else and I know she is dancing with the angels in Heaven. May God bless you all. "
In loving memory of
Lulumay Tate
February 14, 1935 - January 23, 2018
Lulumay Tate, 82, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at the Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa, Iowa.
A funeral service celebrating her life will be held at 1:30 P.M., Monday, January 29, 2018, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. Burial will be at the Elwood, Iowa Cemetery.
Lulumay Soenksen was born on February 14, 1935 in Iowa City, Iowa, to Eugene and Berniece (Hamilton) Soenksen. She was a 1954 graduate of Elwood High School. She married Elnord "Al" Isacson. He preceded her in death. On November 9, 1995, she married Charles "Frank" Tate in Mesa, Arizona. He also preceded her in death.
Lulumay grew up in Elwood and moved to Mesa, Arizona for 46 1/2 years where she worked for the Mesa Lutheran Hospital in the kitchen department for 30 years. She moved back to Maquoketa in 2001.
Lulumay had been a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, the Hospital Ladies Auxiliary, and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Club. She enjoyed spending time with friends and relatives, playing cards, dancing, and traveling.
Those left to honor her memory include a daughter, Elnora (Gary) Egbert of Mesa, AZ; brothers, Harvey Soenksen of Maquoketa, IA, and Wally Soenksen of Maquoketa, IA; 4 grandchildren, Kristina, Tiffany, Steve, and Ryan; 3 great-grandchildren; 2 nieces, Jean (Randy) Springer of Maquoketa, IA, and Kimberly Blake of Dubuque, IA; and 5 great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Al, and her husband Frank, 1 sister Beulah, 1 infant brother, and 6 sisters-in-law, Thelma, Laurel, Ruby, Virginia, Opal and Betty Sue.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Lulumay Tate memorial fund has been established.
Online Condolences may be left at www.carsonandson.com.
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"Lulu will always be in our hearts. What a spectacular lady she was. So much fun, so much drive and energy. Never letting life get her down. She will be greatly missed by anyone who had the pleasure to know her."
"IM SO VERY SORRY TO SEE THAT LULU HAS PASTED AWAY , SHE WAS SUCH A WONDERFUL FRIEND "
"Sorry to hear about the passing of Lulu. We had so much fun dancing with her when Joe & The Ridgerunners would play. She always had a smile on her face. May she dance across heaven as an Angel. Please know that her family is in our thoughts and prayers. "
"I'm sorry to hear of the passing of lulu many of my most favorites memories I have have lulu in them she always taught me as long as your kept dancing nothing will keep u down. May you rest in peace dance for as long as u want watching over us lulu. "
"jean am sorry to hear of the passing of your aunt lulu. May God Less all of you and lulu family
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"My thoughts and prayers are with Lulu and her family. Remember all the fun times shared at the Eagle's. Lulu loved to dance and bet she still is in heaven!"
"Mavis J. Kaczinski"
"My sympathy to Lulumay's family. I will remember her as the first person on the dance floor,she loved dancing. Rest in peace Lulu !! "