Jack Dale Slee

Jack Dale Slee Delta Twp. Jack Dale Slee, 84, of Lansing, Michigan, died on Monday, May 10, 2010, in the loving care of his family. He was born June 20, 1925, to Joseph and Lura (Lockwood) Slee in Lansing. Jack retired from the Motor Wheel Corporation after working there 40 years as a die setter and then came back and worked a few years as a consultant. He built his own home and helped many others build their homes. He enjoyed traveling, fishing, camping, spending time with his family and volunteering at his church. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Loretta ("Vernice" Bates). They had to borrow gas rationing stamps so they could drive to Chesaning, Michigan, where Loretta's grandfather married them. Children, Judy (Douglas) Rogers, Roxanne (Ron) Bernal and Ethan Slee; grandchildren, James (Elizabeth) Fillingham, Stanley Ricketts, Adam Rogers, Sara Rogers and Matthew Doyle; Great granddaughters, Ashley and Nicole Fillingham; three sisters and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Loretta Scripter, seven brothers and one sister. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, May 13, 2010, 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 3827 Delta River Drive, Lansing, Michigan with Rev. Melanie Baker-Streevy officiating. Interment will follow in Chapel Hill Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends, Wednesday, May 12, 2010, from 6-8 p.m. at the Palmer, Bush & Jensen Family Funeral Home, Delta Chapel. The visitation will continue at the church one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Memorial contributions can be made to the First United Methodist Church in memory of Jack. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.palmerbush.com.