Timothy "Tim" Allen Tate, 56, of Hart, passed away on June 28, 2024, in Norton Shores at the Poppen Hospice Residence. He was born September 15, 1967, to Jack and Regina (Aerts) Tate, the first born of their two sons.

Tim graduated from Hart High School in 1985, and fondly remembered his year at Michigan State University, where he primarily took agricultural courses.

His passion for farming lead him to work for many years for the Ralph and Ken Oomen Farms. Tim then returned home to farm with his dad and brother. He was often thought of as a very good "field man", but he didn't care much for the paperwork!

Tim's life struggles here on earth are now over. He and Grandpa Frank can now enjoy talking about farming & fishing, for as long as they please, without any of the pain or suffering that they both endured. Tim was an avid outdoorsman who especially enjoyed hunting, fishing and snowmobiling with family and friends.

Tim is survived by: his mother, Regina Tate; his brother, Gary (Kimber) Tate; his nephew, Jaxon Tate; and his niece, Lindsey (Charles) Richardson, along with their three daughters. He also leaves behind several aunts and uncles who will miss him dearly.

Tim was preceded in death by: his father, Jack Tate; and his grandparents, Don & Alice Tate and Frank & Theresa Aerts

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM, Friday, July 5, 2024 (the day in 1987 that his Grandpa Frank passed away) at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 2380 West Jackson Road, Hart, MI 49420, with Father Phillip Silwinski presiding. Visitation will be held Friday, from 10:00 AM until the time of Mass at the church. Interment will be in Elbridge Township Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Crystal Valley Care Fund, P.O. Box 451, Hart, MI 49420, or to Harbor Hospice, 907 South State Street #102, Hart, MI 49420.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com