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Kevin Russell Slates
Born Toledo, Ohio 06/15/1959 Died 12/08/2024 Bend, Oregon
Son of Melba Mae Slates (Van Camp) and Allen Hilbert Slates
Education Graduate of Clay High School
Worked as a Fisherman, Alaska barge worker, Gun store owner,
and Diverse Handyman
Hobbies Hunting, trapping, fishing. Gun enthusiast
Love for his pets. Trigger 4 y/o Black Lab and
Whisper his horse
Husband of Tamara Gaye Abadie (25 Years)
Sibling of Suzette (Mark), Suzanne, Allen Jr. (Wanda)
Uncle of Joshua (Dawn), Mathew (Kim), Jonathon (Pam),
Allen III (Danielle), Walker (Megan), Chey (Elisabeth), Krystal
Great Nephews and Nieces: Ayden, Joey, Hazel, Isaac, Karsyn,
Koen, Aubrey,, Gracie, Samuel, Daniel, Charlotte and Elliot
Preceded in Death by
Parents Allen and Melba, brother in law,Armand, grandparents,
Uncles and Aunts
Arrangements handled by Autumn Funerals- Bend,Oregon
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