Nils Slade

Nils Slade obituary

Nils Slade

Nils Slade Obituary

Published by Legacy on Sep. 2, 2025.
Nils (Tink) Slade passed away August 26th, 2025. Nils was born May 1st, 1954, in Durango, Colorado to Nils J. and Geneva J. Slade. He was an Airforce veteran. A lifelong brick mason that loved the artistry of stone, block, and brick, Nils is survived by his wife, Linda F. Slade, by his daughter, Katy Crawford (Jody), by his sons, Tyson Slade and Clay Slade, and by his six grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Nils was preceded in death by his daughter, Crystal (Bug) Slade, and by his parents, Nils J. and Geneva J. Slade.

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