Tate Christian Herman

10/8/1997 - January 16, 2016

Tate Christian Herman, 18, died at 1:50 a.m., Saturday, Jan.16, 2016, from injuries sustained in a one vehicle accident off Highway 79 in Murrieta, California. Tate was born October 8, 1997 in Murrieta, California and was a lifelong area resident. He was a high school Senior preparing for his future education. Tate was an extremely gifted artist whose drawings were inspiring and imaginative. He was lighthearted with an endearing smile that brought joy and laughter to many. Tate had hopes of using his art to make a difference in others’ lives. He will always belong to a family who loves him deeply now and forever. No bigger love exists than what we feel for Tate. He is survived by his mother and father, Valerie Stewart and Kelvin Herman; his brother and sister Tyler and Sydney Herman, step-father John Stewart, Richard and Donna Miller; maternal grandparents, Rick Miller, Jeff Miller, and Matt Hunter; maternal uncles, Lacey Hunter and Gina Hartfiel; maternal aunts, his four cousins; Evan, Camren, Journey, and Madison, step-brothers Kyle, Ryan, and Jared Stewart, paternal uncles Sam and Thorton, paternal cousins Kyle and Samantha and second cousin Hayden. Services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 23, at San Jacinto Assembly of God in Hemet. Pastor Jeff Johnson will officiate. All are welcome to come, view and pay their respects. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, please bring a snack to share or donate to www.gofundme.com/knjkwdh5. The family would like to express their deepest gratitude for the overwhelming outpour of love for Tate and support for his family.

Theresa Casey

Lit a candle in memory of Tate Christian Herman