Biography
* January 24th, 1943
in Dallas, Texas
Born as Sharon Marie Tate
The firstborn daughter of Colonel Paul James Tate (1922–2005), an intelligence officer in the United States Army, and his wife Doris Gwendolyn Willett (1924–1992).
Eldest sister to Debra Ann Tate (*1952) and Patricia Gay Tate (1957-2000).
At six months of age
Miss Tiny Tot of Dallas
First beauty contest win for babys.
1944-1961
Promotions/Transferrals
Paul Tate was promoted and transferred several times. His career necessitated frequent transfers, which contributed to Sharon being shy and find it difficulty to maintain friendships during her childhood. By the age of 16, Tate had lived in six different cities.
1955 - 1961
School Times
Sharon attended
- South Shaver Elementary in Pasadena, Texas through 1955
- Chief Joseph Junior High School in Richland, Washington from September 1955 to June 1958
- Columbia High School in Richland, Washington from September 1958 to October 1959
- Irvin High School in El Paso, Texas from late fall 1959 to April 1960
- Vicenza American High School in Vicenza, Italy from April 1960 to graduation in June 1961.
Spring, 1959
Miss Autorama
Sharon was crowned Miss Autorama of 1959 representing automobile dealers at the three-day Tri-City Autorama festival.
August 6th, 1959
Miss Richland
16-year-old Sharon being crowned Miss Richland, at Riverside Park in Washington during the Atomic Frontier Days.
