NATE, Joanne

JOANNE NATE 1943 – 2024 It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joanne Catherine Nate a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend at the Milk River Long Term Care Facility on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at the age of 81 years.
She will be dearly missed by her loving husband of 56 years Ken Nate; sons Greg (Norma) Nate, Billy Nate; cherished grandchildren Jacklyn (Cory) Laflamme, Darcy (Maddi) Nate, Cole Nate, Savannah Turner; her adored great-grandchildren Hudson, Andy, Matthew, Idalayne and Ronen; nieces and nephews, several cousins, and other treasured loved ones including all of her dear friends.
Joanne was born on March 14, 1943 in Taber, Alberta to Harry and Patricia Brooks. She met Ken in Lethbridge and they were married on March 30th, 1968. Together they moved to the Ross Ranch near Aden and shortly afterwards, they relocated to Deer Creek Livestock east of Milk River where their two sons Greg and Billy were born. In 1976, they bought a place of their own outside of Coutts, near the Sweet Grass hills and farmed until 1989 when they sold and moved to Coutts. While raising her family and helping on the farm, she began her career at HH Smith as a broker and then Peace Bridge Brokerage where she was the manager. In 2008 at 65 years old she retired after a successful 32 years of employment.
Joanne was pre-deceased by her parents Harry and Patricia Brooks; brother Bill Brooks; sister-in-law Joan; brother Gordon Brooks; sister-in-law Beverly; mother-in-law Luella Nate, and a great niece Caroline Brooks.
Joanne lived a vibrant and active life full of joy and love, she had a great sense of humor and a contagious laugh. She enjoyed bowling and participated in a league in Shelby, Montana which kept her busy until the summertime when she could always be found on a golf course. Joanne was her happiest surrounded by the people she loved but nothing brought her more joy than spending time with her great-grandchildren.
Our family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the entire care team at the Milk River Long Term Care Facility. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made directly to the Milk River Long Term Care Facility.
A Celebration of Joanne’s Life will take place at 2:00pm on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at the MILK RIVER CIVIC CENTRE, 321 Third Ave NE, Milk River, Alberta.
Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.
Visit www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.