Stefanie K. Slade's Obituary
Ms. Stefanie K. Slade, age 36, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, March 24, 2009. She was born August 4, 1972 in Annapolis, Maryland to Robert and Linda (Carpenter) Slade. Stefanie was a 1990 graduate of Mona Shores High School, where she played many sports including: soccer, cheerleading, and gymnastics. She also graduated from Michigan State University with a B.S. in Biology in 1995. For 10 years she worked for the D.N.R. as a creel technician. Stefanie loved animals and the outdoors. SURVIVORS include her loving companion of 10 years, Billy Schwartz; mother, Linda Slade of Norton Shores; sister, Cheryl (Richard) Prince of Whitehall; 2 nephews, James and Joseph Prince; uncle, Duane Carpenter; and her 3 beloved cats, Stripe, Mylo, and Luigi. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ed and Katharine Carpenter. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held 3:00 PM Friday, March 27, 2009 at
The Walburn Chapel
Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc.
1547 W. Sherman Blvd.
(231) 759-8565
with Rev. Lou Roossien officiating. VISITATION with the family will be one hour prior to the service. MEMORIALS to the Noah Project or the Humane Society & Animal Rescue of Muskegon County will be appreciated. Share memories with the family at their On-line Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com
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