Jeffrey Keith Slater

July 1, 1949 - November 15, 2016 Jeffrey Keith Slater, 67, died suddenly November 15, 2016. Born to Ken and Bette Slater July 1, 1949 in Bellingham, WA, Jeff graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1967. Jeff attended UW, working on a Business degree, until his college plans were interrupted by the Vietnam War. Jeff served as an Army MP based in Nurnberg, Germany from 1971 – 1973. After his military service Jeff returned home to continue his UW studies and begin working in the banking world. He worked for SeaFirst Bank from 1975 to 1984, first in Lynnwood, WA then Sedro Woolley, WA. He then moved over to US Bank from 1985 to 1995, working in their Lynnwood and Everett, WA branches. In 1979 Jeff married Catherine Bart, adopting her son, Ron, as his own. Daughter, Brittany, arrived in 1985. The family moved to Woodinville, WA as Jeff transferred to a Lynnwood branch of US Bank. Disaster struck in 1996 when Jeff was injured in a bizarre accident, suffering a traumatic brain injury requiring a difficult, long-term recuperation. By 1997 he was back at work in banking, continuing through his last job as a Business banking manager at Navy Federal Credit Union. Jeff loved his automobiles. His car collection totaled 30+ over the years, including many vintage VWs and other antiques. He was a member of Rotary, Kiwanis, the Sons of Norway and TBI Support Groups. Jeff's church, Rock of Hope Baptist in Edmonds, WA, was very special to him. He served as a Sunday school teacher, "chef" for brunches, and treasurer. Jeff was predeceased by his parents; and his nephew, Riley Johnson. He is survived by son, Ron, and wife, Fran, of Brighton, MI.; daughter, Brittany, and husband, Zach Gautreau, of Woodinville; sister, Janna (Phil) Haupt; sister, Carolyn (Jim) Mullen; granddaughter, Katie Slater; nephew, Zach Mullen; niece, Keena Mullen. A memorial is scheduled Saturday, December 17, 2016, 2:00 p.m. at Rock of Hope Baptist Church, 7812 224th St. SW, Edmonds, WA. Memorials may be given in Jeff's name to the Brain Injury Alliance of Washington. http://www.biawa.org/