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Slade Spencer Obituary

Dr.Slade Lyman Spencer 1970 ~ 2004 Dr. Slade Lyman Spencer died in Tucson, Arizona March 25, 2004 of an accident at his home. He was born June 5, 1970, in Provo, Utah, son of Scott Lyman and Shar Lee Everett Spencer. Slade attended schools in Provo: Sunset View Elementary, Dixon Middle School and Provo High School where he was senior class vice-president. He graduated from Provo High School with high honors, third in his class. He was a science sterling scholar and won the Utah Science Talent Award in 1988. Slade served as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Munich, Germany. He graduated from the University of Utah with a bachelor's degree in biology. He then went on to graduate from the University of Utah Medical School, where he served as president of the Student American Medical Association. Slade married Nina Freund Lear June 18, 1993. They had two children and were later divorced. He worked at the University of Michigan as a resident in urology. He changed his career and moved to Arizona to be near his children, where he became a resident at the University of Arizona in anesthesia, and was currently serving as Chief Resident. Slade just accepted a position in Scottsdale as an anesthesiologist and was going to begin a career he had worked his whole life for. Slade loved his work, hunting, the outdoors, and horseback riding - especially with his dad and two children. He also enjoyed hiking in the hills of Tucson. Slade was an exceptional young man and was loved by everyone who's life he touched. He had a gift to make people laugh, especially children. He is survived by two children who adored him, Carsten Lear Spencer, 8, and Samantha Opal Spencer, 6; his parents; two sisters, Shonni (Matt) Witt and Solvaye Spencer; grandparents, John and Opal Spencer and Faye (Rulon) Liddle; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins who loved him. Slade was preceded in death by his grandfather, Neal Everett. We will gather to remember Slade in Tucson, Arizona Thursday, April 1, 2004 at 2 p.m. at the Abby Memorial Chapel, 3435 North First Avenue. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 3, 2004 at 1 p.m. in the LDS chapel located at 55 North Main in Springville, Utah, with a viewing held one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in the Springville Evergreen Cemetery in Springville, Utah. Condolences may be sent to www.wheelermortuary.com

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune on Apr. 2, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Slade Spencer

26 Entries

Shannon Manning

April 14, 2004

To Slade's family and all those who loved him:

Slade's friendship was one of the highlights of my time at Provo High School and continued for several years after we had both graduated and gone our separate ways. I have missed him for a long time and was terribly sad to learn of his passing--even more sad that I was unable to attend the funeral. As so many others here have indicated, he made my life better and happier just by being in it, and my memories of him include everything from long, serious talks to playing follow the leader in the dark when we were both well old enough to know better. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. His big, wonderful heart will always be near and dear to me.

Tammy Lamoreaux Mahoney

April 12, 2004

I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Slade. He had accomplished a very great knowledge and made many friends throughout his life. I just loved your family, if you remember I spent many nights at your home babysitting your sweet kids and having a ball. It's hard to hear of such a heartbreaking experience in your family and my thoughts are with you at your time of loss. I hope you remember me--take care. Tammy

Martha Clayson

April 7, 2004

So sorry to hear about Slade! Our family memories took us back to the good old days in Provo when we lived next door to you. Our three kids were the same age as yours and spent a lot of time together. Shannon fondly recalls how bright and funny Slade was even back in elementary school. Monica ran across Shoni in nursing school and would love to talk to her again..489-7797. We have had you in our thoughts all week and want you to know how much we cared for your family. So very sorry for your loss!

Lisa Kinghorn Griffiths

April 5, 2004

To Slades Family;

I am so sorry for your loss. I had the opportunity to attend Slades Funeral and was not surprised to hear that Slade was as friendly and dearly loved outside of high school as he was during his years at Provo High. I like many others remember Slade as having a great smile and willing to be a friend to everyone. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Carly Everett

April 5, 2004

Slade, you are the grandson of my grandpas brother and I know you didnt know me well, grandaughter of Blake I remember going to your mission open house when you came home and I remember being at the Everett family reunion a couple summers back. I know you are in a better place now and hope you know you will be missed.

Dennis & Rebecca Everett

April 5, 2004

Dear Scot & Shar Lee, we were so saddened to hear of the passing of our dear cousin Slade. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. It is impossible to imagine losing a son... all that lovely energy and wit and joy shining on the other side of the veil from us now. How he will be missed! We love you. Dennis and Becky Everett

Jim Blair

April 5, 2004

Dear Spencers, my wife (Traci Hall) and I are heartbroken for you. We attended the funeral in Springville and remembered along with everyone there one of the happiest and brightest people we knew. I remember a birthday party Slade invited me to in jr. High. We went to Trafalga and I still thik of it as the greatest birthday party I've ever attended. Traci thinks of Slade as a great friend. They worked together in Student Government and had all the same classes in school. We want you to know our prayers are with you. There were many other people from Provo High at the funeral. We all hope you know how much Slade was loved. Sincerely, Jim Blair

Julie Madsen Durham

April 3, 2004

Dear Spencer Family,

Slade was such a kind friend to me and so many others in high school. I will never forget Slade because he impacted my life in some very important ways that I will always be grateful for. Slade will be dearly missed. May you be comforted at this difficult time.

Sincerely,

Julie Madsen Durham

Elaine (Biddulph) Urmston

April 2, 2004

To Slades Family- How sad I was to hear the news about Slade. I attended jr. high and high school with him. Even though the news is so sad, it is impossible for me to suppress a smile when I think of Slade. So many fun memories come to mind, but mostly his contagious smile. He was loved by everyone who knew him and a caring friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Rudi Rabe

April 2, 2004

I worked at the Ann Arbor VA Hospital with Slade when he was doing his residency in urology. Slade and I were going through a divorce at the same time...both with two children...we had many talks together and I thank him for that. My heart goes out to the Spencer family amd Slade's two children...your father loved you.

Rudi

Mindy Hafen Smith

April 2, 2004

Slade was always such a bright light that everyone gravitated towards at Provo High School. He was an example of greatness and hapiness to all. I'm sorry to hear of his passing.

God Bless,

Heather Cox

April 2, 2004

Dear Spencers, I'm so sorry to hear about Slade. I went to high school with him and always liked him. My heart is with you. Love and blessings,

Joe Everett

April 2, 2004

Scott and SharLee,

I am so sad to hear of Slade's death. I remember speaking with Slade in German at my Grandpa Blake Everett's house shortly after his mission--and then going to his homecoming. I looked up to him as an example, as I left for my mission a year later.

(son of Dennis and Becky)

Thom Landro

April 2, 2004

Dear Spencer family,

Slade was my good friend and study mate at the University of Utah. Coincidentally we also were in Ann Arbor at the same time while he was a medical resident and I was pursuing an MBA. I have many fond memories of Slade, and am deeply saddened by your loss. May God be with you during this difficult time.

Warm Regards,

Thom Landro

Rodney Johnson

April 1, 2004

Dear Spencer's,

I am sad to hear of th passing of Slade. I have great fond memories of us growing up together in Provo, and attending school together to our graduation. My prayers are with you at this time. My God bless you!

Mona Clarkson

March 31, 2004

Hello, I send my deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Slade Spencer. I have worked at the University Hospital for 24 years and Slade was one of the very best residents we ever had. I will never forget his kind manner. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Mona

Steven Spencer

March 31, 2004

I attended Dixon Jr. and Provo High as well as UofU Medical School with Slade. I remember a kind, caring person. Though not related, it was a compliment to be mistaken as a brother or cousin. Best wishes during this difficult time. Steve

Erin McGuire

March 31, 2004

To those who Slade loved:

I am so saddened to hear of Slade's passing. My memories of time spent with him are filled with spirited conversation, wacky adventures and lots of laughter. I hope that the countless joyful memories you undoubtedly have of him will make this difficult time more bearable. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Angela Griffin

March 30, 2004

I worked with Slade at the University of Michigan and enjoyed every day of it. He was always such a happy, wonderful person to be around. He will be missed.

Kyle Dalley

March 30, 2004

I'm so sorry to hear of Slade's passing. I attended Dixon and PHS with him. I don't think I ever saw him without a smile on his face.

Kim Allan Hawkins

March 29, 2004

I am so sorry to hear about Slade. When I heard the news my mind went back to a evening in Switzerland many, many years ago when Slade and I were exchanging Lindor Balls and jumping into down feather comforters. What a great time we had that evening!!

I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that your memories of Slade will keep him close to your heart forever.

Andi Bauer

March 29, 2004

Slade', thank you for being such a dear friend in years past. Freshman year in the dorms would not have been the same without you. My thoughts are with your family.

Paula Shakespear

March 29, 2004

Scott, Shar Lee, Aunt Opal, Uncle JC and Sue:

We are so sorry to hear about Slade. I wish we would have known sooner on Saturday. We were in Provo and should have stopped by. We will keep you in our prayers and hope to join you on Saturday, but am not sure if we will be able.

We Love You All,

Greg, Paula, and Boys

Karen Gardner

March 29, 2004

Slade and I went to Dixon and Provo High together. I am sorry to hear this very sad news.

Kind Regards,

Karen Olson Gardner

Andrus Madsen

March 29, 2004

I am so sad to see that Slade is no longer around. I have often wondered where he was and I had been wanting to get in touch with him. There are many ways his friendship with me shaped me and made me a better person. I have missed him for a long time

Natalie BRIAN (Bailey)

March 29, 2004

Dear Spencers: We were so sorry to hear this sad news and we will keep you all in our prayers. We will try to make it to Tucson to see you this Thursday.

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