Norman Jerry Bate (Jerry) died peacefully in Placerville, Calif., on Sept. 12, 2018, at the age of 79.
Jerry is survived by his children: Cindy Kareem, Renita Ritner, Tarence Bate and Aaron Bate; and brothers, Richard Bate in Tooele, and William Bate in Provo. Jerry was the grandfather to five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, William and Norma Naylor Bate.
Jerry was born Sept. 23, 1938, in Payson, Utah. He graduated from the Tintic School District.
He married Dena Mayer in 1961. Jerry and Dena raised four children: Cindy Kareem, Renita Ritner, Tarence Bate and Aaron Bate.
Jerry served in the U.S. Air Force as an Air Policeman and was assigned to Greenland.
After his military commitment, Jerry moved to San Jose, Calif., and joined the Paul Manson Winery, then went to join the Sunnyvale Space Ordnance, which supported the Apollo missions.
Jerry then moved to Utah and worked at Tooele Army Depot, Dugway Proving Ground, and the Tooele County School District. He retired from the school district. After his retirement, he returned to California to support his son Aaron. Jerry loved baseball, basketball and coaching his two boys. The family always enjoyed him during the annual hunting trips.
Jerry was a generous individual who loved his family and who was passionate about his children. He was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Tooele, Utah.
A funeral is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, at 11 a.m. at the Provo City Cemetery.
All are welcome to attend and celebrate Jerry’s life.
