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As many of you know, Tate was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive, and lethal cancer (DSRCT) in November 2018. He had just turned 16 and was a sophomore at Pleasant Valley High at diagnosis. On September 13, 2022, he passed away peacefully at home after fighting this cancer for almost 4 years. We miss him terribly, and he was taken too soon before he could have the positive impact on the world that he envisioned for himself.

Obituary

Taylor ‘Tate’ Ferguson Hampton, age 19, passed away peacefully at home on September 13, 2022, after an almost 4-year battle against a rare sarcoma DSRCT (desmoplastic small round cell tumor). Born on November 5, 2002 in Chico, CA to Teresa Ferguson and Hunter Hampton, Tate entered this world full of life and love. Tate was intelligent, athletic, compassionate, funny, and tall. Growing up, Tate was often the tallest kid in class, earning the nickname “200-Ft …

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What were Tate's favorite ways to spend free time?
Playing videogames online with friends, watching movies, EATING!
Playing videogames online with friends, watching movies, EATING!
Playing videogames online with friends, watching movies, EATING!
What causes did Tate care about most?
Ronald McDonald House
Ronald McDonald House
Ronald McDonald House
What were Tate's favorite vacation spots?
Hawaii, Trinidad, Disney Land
Hawaii, Trinidad, Disney Land
Hawaii, Trinidad, Disney Land
What were Tate's favorite performances to watch?
Wicked, Hamilton
Wicked, Hamilton
Wicked, Hamilton

Timeline

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Born

November 5th, 2002
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Graduated from high school

2021
Pleasant Valley High School, East Avenue, Chico, CA
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Got married to Nicole Hanf

2022
Chico, CA

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Cause of death

Cancer - DSRCT Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor

Method of disposition

Cremation

Newton-Bracewell Chico Funeral Home
Funeral services provided by

Newton-Bracewell Chico Funeral Home

Enloe Medical Center Hospice
Hospice care provided by

Enloe Medical Center Hospice

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