Chris Slavoff

Chris Slavoff Battle Creek Chris Slavoff, age 79, dearest husband of Eunice Campbell Slavoff, passed away at 1:00 a.m., January 19, 2009, at Battle Creek Health System, after a number of years of illness. His loving wife was by his side as his release from this life came to him. Chris was born July 25, 1929, in Albion, Michigan, to Mito and Vasilka Slavoff. He moved to Battle Creek as an infant and resided here all of his life. He was a gentle, kind, loving man. He worked at Oliver's plant in the mid 50's, Miller Jewelers and retired from Eaton's in Marshall in 1987. At the age of 18 years, he spent sometime with the Michigan National Guard Unit. He enjoyed the big band music of the 50's and 60's and played drums with a local band as a hobby. Since retirement and when able, he enjoyed playing golf, gardening, tv sports, building model planes and cars and especially enjoyed the family dogs, "Tippy", "Tony", "Cammy" and "Kerry". He also enjoyed the summers of 10 years with the family travel trailer. He was a member of St. Elias Eastern Orthodox Church and a former member of Burnham Brook and former social member of Riverside Country Club. Chris was preceded in death by his wife Beatrice (Reed) Badger in 1971. On July 1, 1972, he married the former Eunice L. Campbell at St. Elias Church. Survivors besides his wife include his brother, Paul (June) Slavoff; 3 nieces, Stephanie (Larry) Zoley of Plantation, FL, Melanie and special nephew-in-law, Steven Kent of Battle Creek, Paula Wofford, nephew, Michael Slavoff; 6 great nieces and nephews; and 8 great great nieces and nephews. His step-daughter, Linda Wirt died in 2007. His step-son, Mark Badger died in 1978. Also surviving are step grandchildren, Cristy Badger, Kimberly Hollman, Bart Hollman and Hillary Davis, step-son, Ronald L. Badger and Joy. Friends are invited to join the family for a graveside memorial service at Memorial Park Cemetery Thursday at 2:30 p.m., January 22, 2009. The service will be performed by Arch Priest Lawrence Bacik of St. Elias Eastern Orthodox Church. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of South Central Michigan and are greatly appreciated by the family. Arrangements by the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home.