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Paula Slagle Obituary

Paula Rae Slagle

Des Moines - Paula Rae Slagle passed away at age 54 on Thursday, January 31, 2019 after a short, but hard-fought battle with cancer. Paula will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 29 years, Ted, and her children, Alex (Jenna) and Adam (Beth). Paula will also be fondly remembered by her mother Helen, stepfather Jim, siblings Steve (Weslee), Carleen, Scott (Kim), brother-in-law Ron, and sisters-in-law Sandy and Teresa (Dave), and her nieces and nephews. Paula was predeceased by her father Herb, sister Tori, brother-in-law Scott, brother-in-law Fred, father-in-law Gilbert, and mother-in-law Phillis.

A Celebration of Paula will be held on Saturday, February 16th, 2019 from 1-3pm, at Caldwell Parrish, 8201 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322. Please see caldwellparrish.com for full obituary.

Published by the Des Moines Register on Feb. 10, 2019.
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I used to work with Paula. She had such a great attitude and was an example to others for doing the right thing. Paula always loved her flowers that she would get from Ted on her birthday. I was lucky to know her.

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March 6, 2019

Ted I'm so sorry to hear of Paula's passing. May you and your family find peace and understanding. I will allways remember her smile everytime we met.

Darwin Smith

February 12, 2019

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