Birth date: Jul 12, 1943 Death date: May 9, 2016
Tom Arthur Slate, age 72 passed away on Monday May 9, 2016. Tom was born on July 12, 1943 to Harold and Verna Slate. In 1965 he married the former Dorene Hendrickson and together they enjoyed 50 years of marriage. Tom worked as a Read Obituary
Tom, the years passed too quickly, but the memories linger forever. I will always remember our "pre-Independent Seekers" days when, fresh from my stint with the Navy, wife Marva & I used to gather just about every Saturday at Maurie's house and sing and play "till the early morning light"; you and Dorene, Les and Becky, Maurie and Sandy. "Those were the days my friend; we thought they"d never end".
Sorry to see you go,Tom but I know where you are, in heaven with no pain Going to miss your funny smile and funny ways. When I think of you I have to smile, you were such a nut and fun to be around. Have known you and Dorene for a very long time, over35 years. We're ole friends. Going to miss you terribly. Dorene you are a very dear friend and always will be. I feel your loss. God Bless you and your family and may he give you the strength you need at this time. So sorry for your loss!!
It's time to say, "I'll see you around, Tom." The pictures I've added were taken at my wedding on 06.22.1963. Tom and Dorene were our best friends and stood up with us. My marriage didn't last but Tom and Dorene are still together after 50 years! When I think of Tom I have to smile. He had a happy spirit that would spread over the room and pull you in. I love you, Dorene --- always have, always will. Ditto, Tom
I'm sure Tom is joining a band in Heaven now and he will be one of the Angels there to sing us home.
My two best friends (Bonnie&Lois), My soul mate (Rick), and I used to follow their band all over. We got to know Tom and Doreen, and their band pretty well over the years. We have many good memories of fun times with them.
The Suzor family will miss Tom dearly. We have many memories with him and will never forget his quirky funny ways.
Rest in peace tom 💙
