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Kenneth P. Tate found his true passion and calling in Prairie Song, the 1800's pioneer village that he built on the Moore Ranch, east of Dewey. It started in 1983 with a single cabin in the woods to just "get away from it all." 

 

Forty years later, Prairie Song has evolved into an extensive village of 30 authentic buildings, constructed with classic pioneer methods and materials and furnished in period form. His craftsmanship and creativity are most evident in the saloon, church, schoolhouse, jail, hardware store, and blacksmith's shop.  

 

Kenneth P. Tate, 89, passed away on September 9, 2023, but Prairie Song will live on.

 

Tours, events, weddings, and festivals brought visitors from every continent to experience the Old West through his eyes. As his wife, Marilyn, recalled, "Kenneth was a man who had a dream, created his dream, and lived his dream."

 

The creation of Prairie Song sparked Kenneth's involvement in numerous community organizations. He served on the boards of the Washington County Historical Society, Tom Mix Museum, and Dewey's Western Heritage Days. Kenneth has received numerous local, state, and national awards for his dedication to preserving history.e most evident in the saloon, church, schoolhouse, jail, hardware store, and blacksmith's shop. 

 

Visitation will be held at Stumpff Funeral Home in Bartlesville on Thursday, September 14th from 9 am to 5 pm and on Friday, September 15th from 9 am to 7 pm. A private memorial service and burial will take place at Prairie Song.

 

Due to current circumstances the family is unable to receive condolences or visits in the home.

 

Source: Stumpff Funeral Home Obituary