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David Alan Pate, age 78, a longtime resident of Santa Cruz County, died on January 28, 2025, in Santa Cruz, California, with his devoted daughter Michelle by his side.

The eldest son of Edwin and Marilynn (Pierce) Pate, David was born in late 1946 and grew up in a close-knit cul-de-sac in Castro Valley, California. He graduated from Hayward High School in 1964 and went on to attend Chabot College. David pursued a career …

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Born

1946
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Graduated from high school

1964
Hayward, CA
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Got married to Kathleen Nelson

January 30th, 1966
San Lorenzo, CA

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Cause of death

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

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Platforms Beach, Rio del Mar, CA, USA

Tulip Cremation
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Tulip Cremation

Hospice of Santa Cruz County
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