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Ola Slater Obituary

Ola Martha Slater Sept. 28, 1916-Sept. 5, 2009 Ola Slater of San Jose, surrounded by many loving family members entered into eternal rest on September 5, 2009. Ola was preceded in death by her first husband, Samuel Cleo Fanning and her second husband, Buell L. Slater, her beloved sons, Donald W. Fanning, John "Jay" C. Fanning and 3 brothers (Ollie William, Ralph Jerry, Luke Howard) and sisters (Rita Aline, Elizabeth Opal, Bly Ruth, Norma June and Anna Lea). Ola is survived by her daughters and son-in-law: Jean Cook of Oregon and Darlene (Neane) and Charles R Shetron of California and her sister, Leva Beeman and brother, John Ash, Jr. of California and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ola loved all her family. Through the years, she loved embroidery, sewing, reading and gardening. For those who knew Ola, it will be hard to imagine a world without her sparkling eyes and infectious smile, but her loving and generous spirit will live with us forever. Friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service on Friday, September 11, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at Darling-Fischer Chapel of the Hills 615 N. Santa Cruz Avenue in Los Gatos.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News on Sep. 9, 2009.

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September 17, 2009

Condolences to your family for your
loss of Ola Martha Fanning Slater, from
her family members I have heard what a
wonderful person she was and will be greatly missed by all, I am a friend of the Ash family , I wish peace and comfort in your time of sorrow.

Linda Locke D'Ambrosio, CA.

Shirley Ash Ratliff

September 14, 2009

Sending our deepest sympathy to you and your family,Darlene,Jean and all the grand-children,brother and sister.i know you was a wonderful Mother,Grandmother,great-grandmother Sister,and Aunt to a many of the family that is left. I will always remember all the good times I visited you and Uncle Chase on the farm in Cleora and had wonderful times with all the kids. You will be missed.
Your Neice Shirley Jean Ash Ratliff
Chester Ratliff,Marty Ratliff, Lloyd and Elaine Ratliff-Hutson
Tom and Florene Ash -Gregg,Blake,Bryce,Ash Shannon and Mike Gunter-Miami, Oka.

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September 8, 2009

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