Marc Geoffrey Sloan

Marc Geoffrey Sloan, a pillar of strength for his family and community, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017 in a car accident. Marc was born in Los Angeles on July 12, 1962, raised in Long Beach where he went to Millikan High School, and attended college at UCLA. He and his wife Michelle Sloan, who passed away in 2014, briefly lived in Santa Monica, California before moving to Bellevue, Washington where they created a beautiful home and raised two fabulous sons, Joshua and Jordan.

Marc was generous, caring and feverishly loyal to his friends, coworkers and family. As a baby, he listened to Dodgers games in the crib, which led to a lifetime of sports fanaticism. He collected sports memorabilia, played basketball and baseball (and most recently yoga), and was a devoted fan of his boys' athletic pursuits. He was also well known for his infectious smile, fast wit, and colorful sock collection. He is survived by his two sons, Joshua and Jordan Sloan, parents Sharon and Matthew Sloan, brother Steven Sloan, sister Hayley Sloan and numerous aunts, uncles, a niece, nephews, and cousins who mourn his sudden loss.

The Memorial Service will be on Wednesday, April 19 at 12 PM, at Herzl-Ner Tamid, 3700 East Mercer Way, Mercer Island. In lieu of flowers, the Sloan family has requested that donations be made to The Michelle Sloan Family Kitchen at the Swedish Cancer Institute: swedishfoundation.org (tribute information field = Marc Sloan) or call 206-386-2738.

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Published by The Seattle Times on Apr. 18, 2017.

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Florita Davis

April 18, 2022

rest in peace with your wife and your sweet parents.

Sharon McGrath

July 8, 2017

Josh, Jordan, Dev and Ron, I'm devastated to hear this tragic news. Sending Love and Light to you all.

Cheryl Cohen

June 20, 2017

Dear Matt and Sharon,
Such devastating news about Marc. I hope the support of family and friends offer some comfort to you and the wonderful memories you have. You are in my thoughts. Hugs, Cheryl

Catman Cohen

June 14, 2017

Dear Matt and Sharon:

I always admired your entire family, especially the close bonds exemplified by your annual winter newsletter, accompanied by a merry photo of all the Sloans, their spouses, and children. So I only can imagine the enormous grief that you feel over the loss of Marc, and I feel very saddened to think of the depression that has descended upon you. I hope that you will get past this tragedy and continue to shine. I wish the Universe will shower you with blessings, now and in the future.

There is a verse in one of my Catman Cohen songs and it encapsulates my feelings toward the great Sloan family:

"If I could divide the smell of flowers
Then you'd always have your share
If I could divide the smell of flowers
There'd be sweetness around you
Everywhere...."

May 8, 2017

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Meg Littlefield

May 7, 2017

Matt and Sharon and all the Sloan family

KNOW YOU ARE LOVED

Meg Littlefield

May 7, 2017

Words cannot express the sorrow I feel after learning about the loss of your dear son.

Debby Harding

Rosie Dore

May 3, 2017

Josh & Jordon I knew your dad while working at Sprague Israel Giles. My heart and prayers are with you at this very sad time. May he RIP.

May 2, 2017

Please find comfort in Gods' inspired word the Bible during your time of grief and sorrow (2 Timothy 3:16). I am sending deep sympathy to you, your family and friends.

Lynne & Gainer Pillsbury

April 27, 2017

Dearest Matt and Sharon, Hayley, and Steven:
We use these information systems to convey our deepest thoughts and hope the method is not impersonal but allows you to know there are love and arms around you without your having to perform the impossible and paralyzing act of speaking to each and every respondent. We never anticipate the thought of losing a child will happen to us; but we feel for every family we read about to whom this has occurred. It is the unthinkable pain, sorrow, deep abyss into which we feel our souls and selves may never survive. We who love you wish we could rewrite the narrative and achieve a different outcome. We have tried in our thoughts to do so but we too share your pain. The outcome is still the same. We wish we could help shoulder the burden but sadly, it your lonely journey to tread through. It's hard to fathom we were talking about "fixing Marc" up with someone on Thursday night and on Saturday, the point is moot. Life is fragile, precious, and we know that we need to live and embrace life every day. But the passing of Marc is an imperative; live life to the fullest; speak kinder, smile wider, love deeper, and live like you were dying. We are all here to build a foundation upon which to support you. With love and sorrow for the loss of your grand and loving son, Marc. Lynne and Gainer

Sara P Azat

April 23, 2017

Words are too small, sometimes, to describe a loss so great. Take care of yourselves & hold on to each other. Big, big, love to you Hayley & to your family. xo

April 22, 2017

Sharon and Matt Wow, what a crushing blow. The worst news ever: losing a child. We've been thinking and talking about you guys on a daily basis. Our deepest condolences. Glenda and Ed Sewell

Steve Jacobs

April 20, 2017

I only recently met Marc through business, and did not know him well. That being said, he treated me like we were long lost friends. His warmth, humor and intelligence was obvious from the second he said hello to me. If I feel like this, I can only imagine how his co-workers, close friends and family must feel. It is a terrible loss for all, and I want to express my heartfelt and deepest sympathy

Doug Moyer

April 19, 2017

My deepest condolences. There simply is no better person. I will miss our occasional Hello. It was an honor to work with you.

Joanne Unitan

April 19, 2017

Dear Matt and Sharon, I am so sad at the news of your loss. Matt was your golden boy and was admired by all. I lost Dick this year after 56 years of marriage to kidney failure. I guess I know something about grieving. May you remember all of the happy times you shared with Marc when the ache of sadness descends on you. It really helps! My love and thoughts are with you, Joanne Unitan

April 19, 2017

Dear Matt and Sharon, we so pray for you and your family at this tragic time in your lives. Our children are so precious and the loss of one of them can never be fully understood. Just remember the good times. Randy and Barbara Stricklin

Barry Heller

April 19, 2017

When I 1st opened the e-mail from Chris and heard the loss of your father tears just rolled down my eyes as they are right now not even knowing you I know the hurt and loss that you feel as I lost my father at the age of 9. and been dealing with the pain of his loss for 57 years and the pain remains almost the same. just remember your tears are your friend they make you feel better never be afraid of your tears they are your friend, they make you feel better. I know for a fact it works for me. May your father rest in peace and your family tries to stay strong at this difficult time.

The Heller family

Jennifer Gutkes

April 19, 2017

Hi, my name is Jennifer Gutkes, I am Isaac Ash's assistant. Through Isaac, I had the pleasure of knowing Marc. He was always so caring and genuine. He wouldn't just call and ask for Isaac. Many times he would ask for me, ask me about my life and family, share a story and a laugh and then ask for Isaac. Even after Michelle passed, he reached out to me on my birthday which was on Mother's Day one year because he had remembered it from a previous conversation we had... that was so thoughtful and made my birthday that much better. I then asked Josh for Marc's birthday to return the wishes that July. Marc also seemed like such a loving and involved father. Came to the office with Jordan to meet Josh for his lunch breaks when he could. Josh reminds me of Marc with his friendliness and smile... a pleasure to work with. My heart is breaking for the Sloan family and you are all in my prayers. ❤

April 18, 2017

Dear Sharon and Matt:

Words are so inadequate to express the deep sadness we all feel for your loss at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Marc's family.

I have such fond memories of Marc when he was a Torah Center student at Temple Israel and I had him in my class and he participated in some of the shows that we put on there,

Jerry and Flora Loeb

Rand and Tony Babcock-Nahra

April 18, 2017

We worked with Marc for many years. In that time we came to know him as fun, funny, smart, fair, even-keel, reliable, and deeply devoted to his wife and sons. There are those who leave a huge hole in this world when they leave. Marc is one of those people. But the ripples from the positive impact he had on so many of us will last forever. We cannot begin to understand your grief and shock. Just know that we are sending our love to you, his family. Our hearts ache for your loss. Marc made the world a better place.

Todd Thull

April 18, 2017

Marc. More than a coworker. Marc was a great friend and fellow college football nut, who added wit and wisdom to our weekly football prognostications.
Marc always demonstrated the greatest attitude, even in the most difficult times.
It was truly an enjoyable and memorable experience every time we saw each.
Joshua, Jordan, Sharon and Matthew, I have no words to offer, other than relaying what a truly unique and special friend Marc was to me.

Karen Mooney

April 18, 2017

Devastated at the loss of such a wonderful and warm person. My deepest condolences to his family.

Karen Mooney

Shirley Velie

April 18, 2017

My prayers to your family. He will be missed by everyone who knew and loved him.

Love
Shirley Bostick Velie

Vic Covalt

April 18, 2017

Marc was my internet friend, as a fellow football prognosticator in a loose group of fun and funny people willing to pick college football games without cash or reward other than the entertainment. And Marc was entertaining. And he knew college football. And I will miss him, as I know you will too. Life can be so unfair. But I am glad you have all the wonderful aspects of life that he gave to you. Best wishes. So sorry. So sad.

April 18, 2017

I am devastated to hear of your passing, we had a meeting tomorrow and I was so looking forward to seeing your smile. You were genuine and a true gentleman speaking so fondly of your wife and two sons. May you rest in peace, thank you for being so kind. Sandy & Daniel Rouse

Elizabeth G.

April 18, 2017

Marc was a kind considerate man, who always had a smile to give here at work. He will be missed deeply.
I'm heartbroken over the loss. I pray God gives peace to all who knew and loved Marc.

April 18, 2017

Our hearts go out to the Sloan family on this tragic loas. Jim will never forget playing Santa in Aspen.to the Sloan children and their daughter shouting, "I believe,I believe."May you all feel the love and prayers from family and friends.
Love,
Jim, Julee, and Asia Morris

Tracey Ross

April 18, 2017

Dearest Sharon and Matt,
I am so heart broken for you all! What a devasting loss I still can't wrap my head around it, and I'm sure you never will.
May the wonderful memories you have of Marc be of some comfort to you all now and forever.....i have so many treasured memories of your family on Lama, at temple, Halloween and other celebrations
Sending your heartfelt love&sympatjy, Tracey

Florita Davis

April 18, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Matt and Sharon. May the time come soon that the sting of circumstances will be replaced with memories of joy and laughter knowing that the veil of this life is thin and that as this journey is but a short while into the eternities with the ones that graduated this side of the veil. Keep loving and sharing like you always have with others, he sounds like a wonderful man and that will honor him.
Florita

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