Birth date: Jul 14, 1935 Death date: Mar 24, 2021
Ernie McAtee was born in Phoenix AZ July 14, 1935 and passed away March 24, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents Ernest & Esther McAtee, his sister Ellen (Dave Cohrs) and his son Wayne S. McAtee. Ernie is survived by his Read Obituary
I am just now hearing of the passing of Ernie. My heartfelt condolences to his family, especially his brother Ken. Ernie was a true gentleman. The best of the best! I will miss playing Table Tennis doubles with Ernie at Fircrest. He was an amazing Table Tennis player who always played fair and complimented you on your game. No one will ever fill your spot at the
“ Men’s Table”
Rest In Peace sweet Ernie.
Jan Simon
From my son, Brent Mecklenburg. "Last memory was Ernie took me too the Tacoma car museum talking about what size engine was in specific cars, when seeing an older car when he grew up some reflections on that time period, saying what he liked and didn’t like about certain cars.
Later that day I talked Ernie into eating near where we parked, he wasn’t much for trying new places or food, but was willing, he said he was grateful we tried it because the food and service was great, something he would have never expected growing up in Tacoma.
We went to look at BMW motorcycles he took a photo of me on an Ducati while looking at his favorite 1200cc BMW bikes he liked.
Well, I'll never forget how much we had in common, and how kind polite, and kind Ernie was and not afraid to share things, I'll take what I learned from Ernie and thank God for allowing me to spend time with him.
Grateful
Brent"
Ernie was a special person who was very knowledgable about cars, sports, and much more. He was a wonderful brother in law and we did fun things together during our leavd from New Guinea. I will miss him, but thankful he no longer suffers.
Ernest Franklin McAtee Jr. my older brother. We had such good conversations and he could open up his heart to me. One time he said, "I like my letters addressed Ernest F. McAtee Jr." He further said this is they way I sign important things." This told me that Ernie liked the idea that he was a Junior. In this way he honored his Father.
He was a helping hand whenever or wherever he could be. He showed such honor to our folks by taking Dad to his favorite places when he could no longer drive. He visited Mom and watched with her, the favorite game shows almost every evening. Ernie related to each that he knew differently according to their personality. One thing the entire family noted was that he like jobs and to help with his strength. I don't think there was anyone who helped people move to a new place more than he did. One time he went to Texas to move Ellen and David with there three young girls to Tacoma. He got there and Ellen was not well and the house was not packed. He got boxes, he packed boxes, he got a rental van and saw that they got moved to Tacoma. He move Frank and I from Eugene to Springfield along with brother Ken. And Ken would have to think hard to come up with the number of times Ernie helped him move in Tacoma, from home to home as his family grew. Our son Brent lived in the Tacoma area for a time off and on and enjoyed doing things with his Uncle, Ted remembers him well and liked him a lot.
Ernie truly lived out his life as that wonderful first-born child , older brother. uncle and grandpa. We all will miss him a lot and especially those of you who live in Tacoma and grew up around him.
Our heartfelt sympathy for you all and wish so much that we could be with you.
Frank and Charlotte and our two sons Brent and Ted Mecklenburg
