Walter Randle "Ran" Slaten

Ran Slaten, 73, died October 20, 2015, at Plumas District Hospital. He was born October 23, 1941, in Long Beach California, to Bill and Raynelle Slaten. He was raised from the age of 4 in Quincy California with his sister Renay. Ran was a painting contractor in Quincy, CA. for 35 years. He spent many years painting and making Quincy a beautiful town along side his son, Marcus Slaten. He loved the outdoors. Any chance he could get he would enjoy being out in the woods shooting his guns and taking pictures of the full moon. Ran had a passion for flying and airplanes. He was happiest when he was flying over the beautiful town of Quincy in his bright orange ultralight airplane. Ran is survived by his daughter, Shandel Sutherland and son Marcus Slaten and grandchildren Kylie and Taylor Slaten. A memorial service will be held at the Quincy airport hanger on Saturday, October 31, at 2:00p. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be forwarded to the Sheila Fitzpatrick Cancer Expense Fund. An opportunity to express your condolences to the family along with signing the memorial guest register is available online at www.fehrmanmortuary.com