On August 30, 2026, our beloved Eileen Tate – affectionately known to everyone who loved her as “Mumzy”, passed away after a short and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. While our hearts are deeply broken, we feel so much gratitude for the extraordinary life she lived and for the privilege of calling her mom, wife, Mumzy, friend, mentor and example.

Eileen was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on December 17, 1957, to Carl Lewis Brockbank and Theda May Jackson (Teddy). She grew up with two older sisters (Karen and Jan) and two younger brothers (Paul and Carl). She graduated from East High School in 1975 and went on to attend the University of Utah and was a member of Chi Omega. From an early age, Eileen’s warm personality, love for people, and zest for life began to shine through – qualities that would become such a beautiful part of who she was.

Family was always at the center of Eileen’s heart. In 1979 she married Cregg Cannon, and together they welcomed four children into the world: Brock, Taylor, Teddy, and Joe. In 1997, she married Monty Tate and their marriage brought together a beautiful blended family including his three children, Marty, Natalie, Kelly, and then adopting their son Matthew. Eileen embraced her family with her whole heart and loved being a mother in every sense of the word. She never measured love by titles or circumstances – she simply loved people, completely and unconditionally.

Eileen’s children and 27 grandchildren were among her greatest joys. She was their biggest fan, their loudest cheerleader, and the person they knew would always be in their corner. Whenever Mumzy walked through the door with her classic, “Helloooooo!” all the kids (and their friends) would run to the door for hugs and piled into her car knowing they were taking a trip to Five Below, the dollar store or to get frozen yogurt. She celebrated their successes, encouraged them through their challenges, and was always ready with a giant hug, her unforgettable smile, or the advice that somehow seemed to be exactly what they needed. She had a gift for making each person feel uniquely loved.

Eileen’s family extended far beyond those she was related to. Friends became family, and people from every chapter of her adventurous life remained connected to her because of the love and genuine interest she showed in them. She had an extraordinary ability to light up a room with her smile, to make people feel seen, heard, and valued. Whether you had known her for fifty years or five minutes she made you feel loved, important and completely at home. She was a joy to be around, and her enthusiasm for life was contagious.

Eileen loved life – and she lived it fully! She loved hiking in the mountains every morning with her dear friends, early morning water skiing at Lake Powell, traveling the world, humanitarian trips to Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador and Africa. Eileen lived in Israel for 6 months and talked about sleeping on the beach of the Red Sea and working on a Kibbutz. She loved listening to great music like Carol King, Elton John and James Taylor, and eating fresh fruits and vegetables. She found beauty everywhere, even amidst her last hard days where she battled. She could look up at a sky full of stars and be completely captivated by it, or find something beautiful and meaningful in the simplest of moments.

Eileen had an incredible love for her Savior, Jesus Christ. She didn’t just speak about Him – she lived like Him. Throughout her life she was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Eileen had a special love for the young women she served. She served as Young Women’s President many times throughout her life. She was currently serving as Young Women’s President in her Midway ward and had just returned from girls camp. The girls knew Eileen for her faith but they also knew her for how much fun she was – and for the fact that she drove really fast and could sweet talk her way out of any speeding ticket! They loved being with her, and it wasn’t unusual for the girls to come to her home simply to hang out, talk, laugh, or seek her advice. She had a way of making them feel safe, loved and understood. She adored the youth of Midway and treasured being a part of their lives. Eileen also found great peace in the temple and loved spending time there each week. Her love for the Savior, her faith, and her lifelong desire to serve others were some of the most beautiful parts of who she was.

Even as Eileen’s battle of pancreatic cancer brought tremendous pain and uncertainty into her last month of life, she remained positive and incredibly brave. She faced each day with courage, grace, faith, and that same beautiful spirit that had defined her entire life. She continued to think of others, and to find reasons to smile and to be an example of strength until the very end. Those who gathered to care for her were in turn drawn closer to one another through serving her. Until her final moments, Eileen’s warmth and optimism remained unmistakable, creating a sacred time of connection, love, and togetherness for those she loved most.

Mumzy leaves behind a legacy of love that cannot be measured. She taught us to live boldly, love deeply, serve generously, and to find beauty everywhere! Her smile may no longer light up a room in the way it once did, but the light she put into the lives of so many people will never go out. Before Mumzy passed away she said, “I’m not afraid to die, I just love living SO MUCH!” Those words capture her perfectly. She loved living and showed us how to do it. We will think of her on the mountain trails, at Lake Powell, when we see the wildflowers bloom in Albion Basin, when great music plays, in the beauty of Midway and whenever our family gathers. She will always be with us in all we do. May we all live like Mumzy!!

Eileen is survived by her husband Monty Tate, and her children Brock Cannon (Shannon), Taylor Cannon (Keri), Teddy Elder (Scott), Joe Cannon (Kinsey), and Matthew Tate. As well as her stepchildren Marty Tate (Bethany), Natalie Dutson (Thom) and Kelly Tate (Alison). She is also survived by her 27 grandchildren and siblings: Janice Brockbank, and Paul Brockbank and so many nieces and nephews who love her dearly.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 9th at 11:00 AM in Midway at the LDS chapel located at 165 North Center Street. Viewings will be held on Tuesday the 8th from 6:30-8:30 PM as well as September 9th 9:30-10:30 AM at the same location. The dedication of the grave will occur following the funeral services at the Midway Cemetery at 600 West 500 South, Midway, Utah.