John Frederic Slater
1961 - 2012
John Frederic Slater
1961 - 2012
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BORN
1961
DIED
2012
John Slater Obituary
John was born November 9, 1961 in Tucson, AZ to Eugenia and Albert Slater. John was a loving husband, father, son, brother and papa. Like his father before him, John loved flying and was a private pilot for over 24 years.
John is survived by daughters Vanessa Slater-Wingerter and Brooke Slater and their mother Elaine Slater, granddaughter Jordyn Wingerter; his mother Eugenia Slater; sisters Cathie Eroh, Jeanette Ham and Carla Kettrick.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, June 9, 2012 at 1:00 pm at St. Matthew United Methodist Church, 2540 W. Baseline Road, Mesa, AZ 85202. A reception will immediately follow.
Donations are being accepted in John's honor to the JOHN F SLATER MEMORIAL FUND via the Liga International website at www.ligainternational.org. Flowers may be sent to the church.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
CHUCK CARNEGIE PA.
May 11, 2017
lloyd so bad to here about your mom and hope you and Loretta are fine, this is from myself and denny. I lost my dad back in 9-2014 and is just me and my brother now my mom went in 1999 so I know the feeling but you do have Loretta, take care bud.------CHUCKY AND DENNY.
terry Cortez
February 20, 2015
Jhon this is your cousin terry perez cortez thinking about you today miss you and all the laughs we had wish you were still here.
Jeanette
February 16, 2015
Happy Valentine's Day. I was thinking about you and how it's been almost 3 years. You're missed!
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Sandra Chase
July 2, 2012
You will be missed!!
June 25, 2012
So very sorry to hear of this tragic loss of a wonderful man. His spirit will live on forever. Peace to the family. Lili Joy
Fred Kalinoff
June 13, 2012
John, your family will be in my prayers always. I am sorry you were taken away from us so prematurely and I'm looking forward to meeting up with you again someday. May God Give Rest and Solace to Your Soul.
Scott Hamilton
June 12, 2012
I only met John once, at the wedding when my father and Jean married (some time after their respective spouses had died). It was clear that the Slater family, like my family, was very close and caring. I was so happy that my Dad had found another wonderful woman (and family) to be a part of his life.
I can only imagine the grief his mother and sisters feel. This is the downside to being so close, but who would have it any other way? The only consolation, if there is any, is that John died doing what he loved -- flying -- and helping those people who need help the most. Who among us could ask for more?
Eileen Hernandez
June 12, 2012
I go back a little further as a freind of Elaine from Flagstaff, we were lucky to have met wonderful men at NAU and then be able to move and be together here in Tucson. John was a awsom father and freind. My prayers go out to Elaine and Vannesa may God Bless you and your family...
Pat Spier
June 12, 2012
John always carried a kind smile. It was clear he enjoyed his missions down to Mexico,to help others. My deepest sympathies go out to his entire family at this time of grief.
Pat Spier (Liga International)
June 11, 2012
a nice man who was true to his word. smart, positive, hard working. just a client who liked john. tony
David and Kathie Weishaar & Direct Buy of Tucson
June 10, 2012
In our short two years of owning the DirectBuy in Tucson, AZ we had the privledge of working with John.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
May your memories see you through the difficult times.
June 9, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to the Slater family John was a very good nephew to us. Sincerely Rudy,Dorothy,& Richard Perez.
Sarah Sauceda
June 9, 2012
My prayers are with The Slater family. He was an ambitious,intelligent,witty,funny,caring,generous person. He touched my life. God Bless you John.
Victor Salcedo
June 9, 2012
A big... a HUGE... Thankyou ¡¡¡
Barney (Tony) Wurm
June 9, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Slater family during this difficult time. I have known John since his days working for Allied Signal. I continued to see John frequently as he was always there when we needed tile, carpet, wood flooring etc. for our home as well as my sons. He was a great businessman, engineer and friend.
John, rest in peace, you will be missed!
Gloria and Rudy Lorona
June 9, 2012
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I am glad to have known and worked with John alongside his father at Napa Auto Parts. Our sincere condolences are being sent to all the Slater family. You have an angel watching over you and yours.
June 9, 2012
Our prayers are with Eugenia and family in this very sad time of their lives. May John Rest in Peace.
Howard and Teresa Bowen (Green Valley, Arizona)
Jeanette Bennett
June 9, 2012
John Slater's family and friends are in my thoughts and in my prayers during this difficult time. He was a charismatic, handsome, fastidious man who walked with a swagger and had pep in his step. He exuded confidence. He knew how to engage you and make you feel special. He was intelligent and a wonderful conversationalist. He was a kind, loving, and affectionate man. He had a sense of adventure and a passion for flying and traveling. He was compassionate and considerate of others. He was a beautiful person who loved his family and was proud of each and every one of them. He was very special to me. I miss you John and you will forever be in my heart and in my memories.
June 9, 2012
To my family our deepest sympathy im going to miss my cousin John we had lots of laughs together.Sincerely Terri Perez Cortez&Robert Cortez.
Cristie Kline
June 8, 2012
John was a true NAU Lumberjack! My thoughts are with you and your family during this very difficult time. I will always remember his smiling face!
Sonny & Sandie Rossing
June 8, 2012
RIP John, you will be missed....I met John and Elaine when Venessa was just a baby and have been friends with them since. Now you are an Angel doing missions for God.
Heather Reinhardt
June 8, 2012
John was a wonderful friend and business friend. I will miss him dearly. Made an impact on my career and me as a person. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of John.
Peggy McCarthy
June 8, 2012
To Vanessa Brooke and Elaine,
John was someone who I had the great pleasure to have worked wth for many years through Az Floor Covering Assn. He was a terrific President and through that time we also became good friends and talked often. My heartfelt condolences go to all of you. He had a heart of gold and that showed through his humanitarian efforts. I remember how excited he really was when he became a Grandpa. He will be sorely missed to those who had the pleasure to have known him. RIP my friend.
Peggy McCarthy.
June 8, 2012
I have had the pleasure of knowing John for many years with his affiliation with the Arizona Floor Covering Association. He was always there to lend a helping hand just as he did with his humanitarian efforts. He will be missed by many. May God Bless his family through this very difficult time...
My best, Greg Charlesworth
Lorraine Umphrey
June 8, 2012
John always had a smile and something nice to say everytime I saw him! He will be missed. My thoughts & prayers are with his family.
J. Bruce Camino
June 8, 2012
My sincere condolences to the entire family. I got to know John through various flights. He was a great guy and I appreciated his friendship. He was always willing to support a charitable effort and that made him special. May he rest in peace.
Lori Belliveau
June 8, 2012
When I first moved to Kearny, Arizona in 1977, John was was in a number of my academic courses at Ray High School. He was outgoing, friendly and even then very civic minded. He made my brother Bo and I feel very welcome in a new place. Years and years would pass before I would see John again and when I did, I still saw the astute Senior in high school behind the specs and the warm, welcoming smile. With a gracious hug, we eased into conversation just as we had when we were kids. I am so proud to be counted among John's friends. He was a wonderful man and humanitarian and someone who easily inspired others to reach for the stars and be the best that they could be. God bless you John. You are forever in my heart and prayers .......
I and WE, YOUR community, will never, ever forget the wonderful man that was John Slater.
Forever and always,
Lori Deen-Avelar Belliveau
Ray High School
Class of 1979
Kearny, Arizona
Steve Hardy
June 8, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find peace knowing that John is with the Lord.
Steve, Mary Lou and Cyndi Hardy
June 8, 2012
Our deepest condolences to the Slater Family. I remember John from high school. He was kind, fun loving and a good person to talk to with and laugh. May God guide you all during your difficult time and find some peace in your memories.
Roman and Mercy (Gonzales) Navarro
Phoenix, Arizona
Becky Shaw
June 7, 2012
John was the most beautiful man I knew. He is a true gentleman who cared for his family and friends. He had a faith that was beyond his immediate surroundings. He had a wonderful ability to stay calm and be considerate of others. John had great self-disipline in life, meticulous, self-confident but not arrogant. He followed through on his goals. He often told me, “I have done everything on my bucket list.� Most of all he had the courage to do what was right. I love you John and miss you.
Karen Olson
June 7, 2012
What a wonderful friend and truly generous man! John led us through some great years with the Arizona Floor Covering Association and really gave a lot to the organization. I will always remember the many fun times we shared. May God bless your family in this difficult time.
Kim Hamilton
June 7, 2012
My family's thoughts and prayers go out to you all. What a great man. He will be missed by all.
Tim Kendzlic
June 7, 2012
I met John more than 8 years ago and he was one of the nicest gentleman I have got to know. Rest in pease John you are in a much better place.God bless you and your family.
Tim Kendzlic / Southwest Hardwood Distributors, LLC
joe felix
June 7, 2012
Our prayers go out to John's family. John was a good friend, family man and businessman. He will be missed by all his friends and colleagues. May John rest in peace!
Kristen Robbins
June 7, 2012
To The Family Of John F. Slater -
On behalf of the staff with Lakeshore Mortuary, I would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to you. Thank you for entrusting your loved one into our care.
Funeral Director
Marie Torres
June 7, 2012
The news described John as a Tempe business man, but to me he'll always be the BEST man at my wedding. I will miss the laughter that came whenever he and my husband were together. Usually they would reminisce about their childhood in Kearny and continue to tease each other.
Nina Haralambidis
June 6, 2012
John may you rest in peace. It was wonderful getting to know you. Thank you for always making laugh! My thoughts and prayers go out to your family at this time of tremendous grief.
Sylvia Coats
June 6, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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