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Gemma Tate

Lake Tapps, WA

September 28, 1940 - November 23, 2023

Sep 28, 1940 - Nov 23, 2023

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What were Gemma's favorite foods?

Norman Tate

Gemma loved all kinds of food, as long as the ingrediants were of high quality, and the preperation was carefully... Read more Gemma loved all kinds of food, as long as the ingrediants were of high quality, and the preperation was carefully done, and the... Read more Gemma loved all kinds of food, as long as the ingrediants... Read more

What were Gemma's favorite drinks?

Norman Tate

Water, water, water -- eight glasses a day, as her mother taught her. Of course, a glass of good red wine... Read more Water, water, water -- eight glasses a day, as her mother taught her. Of course, a glass of good red wine with dinner. Water, water, water -- eight glasses a day, as her ... Read more

What were Gemma's favorite books?

Norman Tate

Every good mystery novel she could get her hands on. Every good mystery novel she could get her hands on. Every good mystery novel she could get her hands on.... Read more

What were Gemma's favorite songs or musical artists?

Norman Tate

She loved a good tenor: "The Three Tenors" would always fill her with joy. And all of the famous arias from... Read more She loved a good tenor: "The Three Tenors" would always fill her with joy. And all of the famous arias from operas, such as "One... Read more She loved a good tenor: "The Three Tenors" would always... Read more

What were Gemma's favorite tv shows?

Norman Tate

She liked to stay informed, so news programs. But mostly she liked to laugh, so any of the classic sit-coms... Read more She liked to stay informed, so news programs. But mostly she liked to laugh, so any of the classic sit-coms -- American and British.... Read more She liked to stay informed, so news programs. But mostly... Read more

What were Gemma's favorite movies?

Norman Tate

Anything with Peter Sellers (she liked to laugh). Mysteries with a good twist. Anything with Peter Sellers (she liked to laugh). Mysteries with a good twist. Anything with Peter Sellers (she liked to laugh). Mysteries... Read more

What were Gemma's favorite sports teams?

Norman Tate

Florida Gators football team (when they were winners). Florida Gators football team (when they were winners). Florida Gators football team (when they were winners).... Read more

What were Gemma's favorite games to play?

Norman Tate

Word games, like crossword puzzles and scrabble. On-line solitare. Word games, like crossword puzzles and scrabble. On-line solitare. Word games, like crossword puzzles and scrabble. On-line... Read more

What were Gemma's favorite performances to watch?

Norman Tate

Live plays, musicals, stand-up comedians -- she had a wide range of content she liked. Live plays, musicals, stand-up comedians -- she had a wide range of content she liked. Live plays, musicals, stand-up comedians -- she had... Read more

What were Gemma's favorite ways to spend free time?

Norman Tate

Reading, watching good TV programs. Reading, watching good TV programs. Reading, watching good TV programs.

What were Gemma's favorite artists or styles of art?

Norman Tate

Gemma's tastes were eclectic. Gemma's tastes were eclectic. Gemma's tastes were eclectic.

What were Gemma's favorite ways to exercise?

Norman Tate

Walking, walking, walking -- every day, an hour or more. Walking, walking, walking -- every day, an hour or more. Walking, walking, walking -- every day, an hour or ... Read more

What were Gemma's favorite vacation spots?

Norman Tate

Anywhere that she could hear the ocean, such as Long Beach, WA. Anywhere that she could hear the ocean, such as Long Beach, WA. Anywhere that she could hear the ocean, such as Long... Read more

Norman Tate

Cruise ships, when she was able -- she did 10 cruises in all, 7 ocean going, 3 on rivers. Cruise ships, when she was able -- she did 10 cruises in all, 7 ocean going, 3 on rivers. Cruise ships, when she was able -- she did 10 cruises... Read more

What were Gemma's favorite local spots?

Norman Tate

At home, sitting in her favoite chair with no immediate obligations -- doing HER thing. At home, sitting in her favoite chair with no immediate obligations -- doing HER thing. At home, sitting in her favoite chair with no immediate... Read more

What was Gemma's favorite color?

Norman Tate

Purple -- and those colors that are close to it. Purple -- and those colors that are close to it. Purple -- and those colors that are close to it.

What causes did Gemma care about most?

Norman Tate

The health and well-being of family and friends. The health and well-being of family and friends. The health and well-being of family and friends.

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What were Gemma's favorite songs or musical artists?

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What were Gemma's favorite movies?

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What were Gemma's favorite tv shows?

What were Gemma's favorite movies?

What were Gemma's favorite sports teams?

What were Gemma's favorite games to play?

What were Gemma's favorite performances to watch?

What were Gemma's favorite ways to spend free time?

What were Gemma's favorite artists or styles of art?

What were Gemma's favorite ways to exercise?

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