Naomi Jean Pate's Obituary
Jean Pate (Gommy), loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many, passed away peacefully on Jan. 21, 2012. She was born to Ruby and Pearl Brazee on Sept. 17, 1926 in Clayton, Michigan. In 1944, Jean became a WWII bride when she married Jim Frank Pate, after which they spent the next 20 years in Michigan raising their daughters. In 1964, Jim’s transfer with Equitable Life Assurance brought the family to Dallas where Jean began her career at Preston State Bank. She was especially proud that she was instrumental in developing Presto-Charge, which ultimately became Master Card. She was a past President of the Dallas Ladies’ Elks Lodge #71 and a loyal member of Oak Lawn United Methodist Church, where she was also a volunteer and member of the writing and book clubs. Jean is survived by her four daughters: Teresa Pate, Barbara Wasson (David), Mary Mosman (Frank), and Janie Abraham (Joey); Six Grandchildren: Robin Mack (Ryan), Carrie Teller (Andy), Spike Mosman, Rebecca Mosman, Kyle Duncan (Lauren Harmon), Jesse Abraham; Nine Great-grand children: Rumer Phillips, Preston Teller, Cameron Teller, Zander Mack, Willa Mack, Raeleigh Rulison , Emma Mosman, Ethan Green, and Korbin Duncan. She is also survived by her sister Opal Bleil (Eugene), brother Charles Brazee (Ginny) sister-in-law, Elvina, and nine nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim, their infant son, Donald, and her brother, Hurlan. Jean was also preceded in death by her dear companion, John Konrad. She will be missed by her family, her church, and her kind neighbors at 21 Turtle Creek. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thurs., Jan. 26 at Oak Lawn United Methodist Church, Dallas, TX. A private internment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research in honor of her husband.
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