"Jacque, Desi, Lauri and Jerry - my condolences to all of you in the loss of your mother. She is at peace now."
In loving memory of
Doris Tate
Doris died September 21, 2014 at 84 after an extended illness. She was born November 1, 1929 in Sandwich, IL. The youngest child of Shelby and Dorothy Lynds Parks (deceased), she is survived by her Partner of 20 years, Charles McKasson, Sun City, AZ; 4 children, Jacque Cornell, Phoenix, AZ; Desi Wylie, Huntington, NY; Jerry Tate, Glen Cove, NY and Lauri Tate, Asheville, NC; 5 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and 1 great, great-grandchild. Doris was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Kenneth Tate. She worked as a hairstylist, at the Salvation Army, then she worked in a medical office before retiring. After retiring, she volunteered at Boswell Hospital in Sun City. The family would like to thank Michelle Rus for the loving care she provided for the last 3 years to Doris and the family and Hospice of the Valley for their compassionate care in her last days. Visitation will be from 10:30-11:00AM, with the Funeral service at 11:00 AM, on Friday, September 26, 2014 at Hansen Chapel, 8314 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85020. Interment is at Mesa City Cemetery, 1212 N. Center St., Mesa. Please visit www.hansenmortuary.com for online condolences.
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"Lauri, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom\'s passing. I know we haven\'t chatted in awhile, but I often think about you and miss all of the fun and good times we had when we worked together. You still crack me up, even when you don\'t say a thing, and you are still one of my favorite people in the world. So I\'m not sure how I can possibly return that favor and make you smile during this difficult time, so just know that I\'m thinking about you and your family, and will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Take care and hang in there, Jill"
"My thoughts and prayers are with Lauri, Desi, Chuck, Jerry and Jacque during this tough time. It is hard losing a loved one. It was an honor to have known Doris. She was a strong woman and valiantly fought the battle we call life."