Marvin Lee Pate
Sunday, July 21st, 1940 - Friday, September 22nd, 2023
Marvin Lee Pate, 83, of Bloomington, Indiana, passed away on September 22, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 21, 1940 to the late Louis (Bud) and Wilma (Wood) Pate in Bloomington, Indiana and raised and educated in Bloomington, also.
His clearest memories of his early life are of work. He was a caddie and then a stock boy, carryout and sometimes delivery man in a local grocery store. Three weeks prior to his 18th birthday, he enlisted in the Marine Corps. He was assigned to aviation electronics school where he learned general electronics theory and the theory, operation, maintenance and repair of specific aircraft navigation and communications systems.
He married the love of his life, Terry Pate, on April 22, 1999. He started work at Crane in 1963. He served in a number of technician jobs over the next 18 ½ years. In January 1975 he enrolled at Indiana University with hopes of attaining a degree in Business. He continued to work full-time at Crane while pursuing his college degree. He then had a chance to take a lateral assignment as Administrative Officer for a 320 person department with a ten-person staff. After 3 years, he was asked to move into a staff role to the Commanding Officer relating to New Business/New Ventures.
The Director of Operations selected him to participate in a graduate management certificate program through IU while serving on staff. He later was given the opportunity to acquire a Master's Degree through a continuation of the program. His last year before retirement was spent in Washington, D.C. working at headquarters helping with the Base Realignment and Closure Process. He then worked part-time as an academic counselor at Indiana University for 9 years.
Survivors include his wife, Terry, daughter, Angela (Kelly) Siffin, his step-daughters Lisa (Dan) Burnham, Jennifer (Scott) Coyle and step-sons Joshua (Mira) Auxier and Jacob (Fone) Auxier. He has 2 grandchildren, Noah Siffin, and Mia Siffin. He also has 4 step-grandsons, Daniel (Trang) Burnham, Jordan Coyle, Jayden Coyle and Gabe Coyle and two step-granddaughters, Allie DeAngelo, and Alexandra Coyle. He has 2 brothers, Mike (Jackie) Pate and Dennis Pate and one sister Elizabeth (Danny) Hillenburg. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Keith Pate and several Aunts and Uncles.
Marvin traveled to Europe several times and his 2 favorite places were Paris, France, and Barcelona, Spain. He loved to play golf and scored 5 holes in one during this time. He also was an IU basketball fan and loved watching IU basketball. He spent the winter months reading. He also enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, family and friends.
Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 and 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM on Thursday, at The Funeral Chapel of Powell and Deckard, 3000 E. Third Street Bloomington, Indiana.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday at The Funeral Chapel. Military honors and burial will be at Clear Creek Cemetery following the funeral. Pastor Danny Hillenburg will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington.
Obituary courtesy of The Funeral Chapel of Powell and Deckard in Bloomington, Indiana.
Sunday, July 21st, 1940 - Friday, September 22nd, 2023
Marvin Lee Pate, 83, of Bloomington, Indiana, passed away on September 22, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 21, 1940 to the late Louis (Bud) and Wilma (Wood) Pate in Bloomington, Indiana and raised and educated in Bloomington, also.
His clearest memories of his early life are of work. He was a caddie and then a stock boy, carryout and sometimes delivery man in a local grocery store. Three weeks prior to his 18th birthday, he enlisted in the Marine Corps. He was assigned to aviation electronics school where he learned general electronics theory and the theory, operation, maintenance and repair of specific aircraft navigation and communications systems.
He married the love of his life, Terry Pate, on April 22, 1999. He started work at Crane in 1963. He served in a number of technician jobs over the next 18 ½ years. In January 1975 he enrolled at Indiana University with hopes of attaining a degree in Business. He continued to work full-time at Crane while pursuing his college degree. He then had a chance to take a lateral assignment as Administrative Officer for a 320 person department with a ten-person staff. After 3 years, he was asked to move into a staff role to the Commanding Officer relating to New Business/New Ventures.
The Director of Operations selected him to participate in a graduate management certificate program through IU while serving on staff. He later was given the opportunity to acquire a Master's Degree through a continuation of the program. His last year before retirement was spent in Washington, D.C. working at headquarters helping with the Base Realignment and Closure Process. He then worked part-time as an academic counselor at Indiana University for 9 years.
Survivors include his wife, Terry, daughter, Angela (Kelly) Siffin, his step-daughters Lisa (Dan) Burnham, Jennifer (Scott) Coyle and step-sons Joshua (Mira) Auxier and Jacob (Fone) Auxier. He has 2 grandchildren, Noah Siffin, and Mia Siffin. He also has 4 step-grandsons, Daniel (Trang) Burnham, Jordan Coyle, Jayden Coyle and Gabe Coyle and two step-granddaughters, Allie DeAngelo, and Alexandra Coyle. He has 2 brothers, Mike (Jackie) Pate and Dennis Pate and one sister Elizabeth (Danny) Hillenburg. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Keith Pate and several Aunts and Uncles.
Marvin traveled to Europe several times and his 2 favorite places were Paris, France, and Barcelona, Spain. He loved to play golf and scored 5 holes in one during this time. He also was an IU basketball fan and loved watching IU basketball. He spent the winter months reading. He also enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, family and friends.
Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 and 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM on Thursday, at The Funeral Chapel of Powell and Deckard, 3000 E. Third Street Bloomington, Indiana.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday at The Funeral Chapel. Military honors and burial will be at Clear Creek Cemetery following the funeral. Pastor Danny Hillenburg will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington.
Obituary courtesy of The Funeral Chapel of Powell and Deckard in Bloomington, Indiana.
Marvin Lee Pate
Sunday, July 21st, 1940 - Friday, September 22nd, 2023
Marvin Lee Pate, 83, of Bloomington, Indiana, passed away on September 22, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 21, 1940 to the late Louis (Bud) and Wilma (Wood) Pate in Bloomington, Indiana and raised and educated in Bloomington, also.
His clearest memories of his early life are of work. He was a caddie and then a stock boy, carryout and sometimes delivery man in a local grocery store. Three weeks prior to his 18th birthday, he enlisted in the Marine Corps. He was assigned to aviation electronics school where he learned general electronics theory and the theory, operation, maintenance and repair of specific aircraft navigation and communications systems.
He married the love of his life, Terry Pate, on April 22, 1999. He started work at Crane in 1963. He served in a number of technician jobs over the next 18 ½ years. In January 1975 he enrolled at Indiana University with hopes of attaining a degree in Business. He continued to work full-time at Crane while pursuing his college degree. He then had a chance to take a lateral assignment as Administrative Officer for a 320 person department with a ten-person staff. After 3 years, he was asked to move into a staff role to the Commanding Officer relating to New Business/New Ventures.
The Director of Operations selected him to participate in a graduate management certificate program through IU while serving on staff. He later was given the opportunity to acquire a Master's Degree through a continuation of the program. His last year before retirement was spent in Washington, D.C. working at headquarters helping with the Base Realignment and Closure Process. He then worked part-time as an academic counselor at Indiana University for 9 years.
Survivors include his wife, Terry, daughter, Angela (Kelly) Siffin, his step-daughters Lisa (Dan) Burnham, Jennifer (Scott) Coyle and step-sons Joshua (Mira) Auxier and Jacob (Fone) Auxier. He has 2 grandchildren, Noah Siffin, and Mia Siffin. He also has 4 step-grandsons, Daniel (Trang) Burnham, Jordan Coyle, Jayden Coyle and Gabe Coyle and two step-granddaughters, Allie DeAngelo, and Alexandra Coyle. He has 2 brothers, Mike (Jackie) Pate and Dennis Pate and one sister Elizabeth (Danny) Hillenburg. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Keith Pate and several Aunts and Uncles.
Marvin traveled to Europe several times and his 2 favorite places were Paris, France, and Barcelona, Spain. He loved to play golf and scored 5 holes in one during this time. He also was an IU basketball fan and loved watching IU basketball. He spent the winter months reading. He also enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, family and friends.
Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 and 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM on Thursday, at The Funeral Chapel of Powell and Deckard, 3000 E. Third Street Bloomington, Indiana.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday at The Funeral Chapel. Military honors and burial will be at Clear Creek Cemetery following the funeral. Pastor Danny Hillenburg will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington.
Obituary courtesy of The Funeral Chapel of Powell and Deckard in Bloomington, Indiana.
Sunday, July 21st, 1940 - Friday, September 22nd, 2023
Marvin Lee Pate, 83, of Bloomington, Indiana, passed away on September 22, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 21, 1940 to the late Louis (Bud) and Wilma (Wood) Pate in Bloomington, Indiana and raised and educated in Bloomington, also.
His clearest memories of his early life are of work. He was a caddie and then a stock boy, carryout and sometimes delivery man in a local grocery store. Three weeks prior to his 18th birthday, he enlisted in the Marine Corps. He was assigned to aviation electronics school where he learned general electronics theory and the theory, operation, maintenance and repair of specific aircraft navigation and communications systems.
He married the love of his life, Terry Pate, on April 22, 1999. He started work at Crane in 1963. He served in a number of technician jobs over the next 18 ½ years. In January 1975 he enrolled at Indiana University with hopes of attaining a degree in Business. He continued to work full-time at Crane while pursuing his college degree. He then had a chance to take a lateral assignment as Administrative Officer for a 320 person department with a ten-person staff. After 3 years, he was asked to move into a staff role to the Commanding Officer relating to New Business/New Ventures.
The Director of Operations selected him to participate in a graduate management certificate program through IU while serving on staff. He later was given the opportunity to acquire a Master's Degree through a continuation of the program. His last year before retirement was spent in Washington, D.C. working at headquarters helping with the Base Realignment and Closure Process. He then worked part-time as an academic counselor at Indiana University for 9 years.
Survivors include his wife, Terry, daughter, Angela (Kelly) Siffin, his step-daughters Lisa (Dan) Burnham, Jennifer (Scott) Coyle and step-sons Joshua (Mira) Auxier and Jacob (Fone) Auxier. He has 2 grandchildren, Noah Siffin, and Mia Siffin. He also has 4 step-grandsons, Daniel (Trang) Burnham, Jordan Coyle, Jayden Coyle and Gabe Coyle and two step-granddaughters, Allie DeAngelo, and Alexandra Coyle. He has 2 brothers, Mike (Jackie) Pate and Dennis Pate and one sister Elizabeth (Danny) Hillenburg. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Keith Pate and several Aunts and Uncles.
Marvin traveled to Europe several times and his 2 favorite places were Paris, France, and Barcelona, Spain. He loved to play golf and scored 5 holes in one during this time. He also was an IU basketball fan and loved watching IU basketball. He spent the winter months reading. He also enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, family and friends.
Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 and 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM on Thursday, at The Funeral Chapel of Powell and Deckard, 3000 E. Third Street Bloomington, Indiana.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday at The Funeral Chapel. Military honors and burial will be at Clear Creek Cemetery following the funeral. Pastor Danny Hillenburg will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington.
Obituary courtesy of The Funeral Chapel of Powell and Deckard in Bloomington, Indiana.
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