Haney Tate

Full name: Haney Vernon TatebrbrResidence at time of death: Ranchvale, New MexicobrbrDate of Death: February 20, 2005brbrLocation of Death: His home in Ranchvale, New MexicobrbrDate of birth: January 1, 1915 Age: 90brbrPlace of birth: Ranchvale, New Mexico to Vernon Ada TatebrbrPreceded in death by: His parents , his wife, 4 brothers 4 sistersbrbrSurvived by: 1 daughter Donna Cannon of Clovis, New Mexico; 3 sons Phillip Don Tate his wife Mary, Bill Tate Kathrynn and Bob Tate all of Clovis, New Mexico; 12 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren; 1 brother Travis Tate ofbrClovis, New Mexico and 1 sister Betty Jo Stevens of San Diego, CaliforniabrbrService information: 10:00 A. M. Wednesday, February 23, 2005, Steed-Todd Chapel, Clovis, New Mexico, Dr. Herbert Bergstrom will officatebrbrBurial will be at: Mission Garden of Memories, Clovis, New MexicobrbrPallbearers: members of the Mens Bible School Class at RanchvalebrbrHonorary Pallbearers: His Grandchildren Great GrandchildrenbrbrMemorial Contributions: Baptist Childrens Home in Portales, New MexicobrbrSteedTodd Funeral Home, 800 E. Manana, Clovis, New Mexico 88101br575-763-5541brbrAdditional information: He was the sixth child and had 5 brothers sisters olderbrthan him and 5 brothers sisters younger than him. He started school at Ranchvale in 1920-21, the first year at the present location. He graduated in 1932 and has farmed in the Ranchvale area since. He also has been an auctioneer since the beginning of World War II. He married Dorothy Loflin of Friona, Texas December 25, 1936. He has been a member of Ranchvale Baptist Church since 1941 sewing as a deacon, teacher Sunday School Superintendent for many years. He also served on the Ranchvale School Board for several years and has been a strong supporter of the Curry County United Way. He was also a charter member of the Curry County Farmers Union and served as the first president for eleven years. He has been Democrat Precinct Chairman for over 40 years and was quite a historian for this area.