William (Bill) Pate. Aged 66 years, passed away at his home in 91原创, July 10, 2011. Bill was born on October 14, 1944 in Galveston, TX to Jack and Nedra Pate. He married Michelle Dumeli茅 on August 2, 2002. Bill attended K-State and graduated with an English degree which developed into a 20+ teaching career in the British Columbia school system. As an accomplish horseman Bill's second career as horse drawn carriage operator in Vancouver was a natural transition. His poetry was an outlet for his creative side and he often wrote poems for his loved ones to convey his thoughts. Bill was predeceased by his wife Michelle Dumeli茅, on December 28th 2007. Survived by his loving; daughter, Rebecca Huff (Eric); sons, St茅phane Dumeli茅 (Cathy), Ga毛l Dumeli茅 (Sarah), siblings Jackie Webb (Steve), Michelle Herbstreit (Bill), Nonie Reber (Bryant) of Boulder,CO and Romona Smith (Roger) of San Diego, CA, grandchildren Scott Bell, Katie Bell, Sydney Dumelie, Emilie Dumelie, great grandchild, Beckham Bell, Maverick Bell, nieces and nephews as well as many relatives and friends. He has joined his loving wife Michelle in a spot where the sun never goes down. A Celebration of his Life will be held at Henderson's Funeral Home, 20786 Fraser Highway, 91原创, BC on 15th of July 2011 at 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Horse Protection Society of BC.