James C. Slinker
James Charles Slinker, 53, died June 7, 2003, at his Longview home.
He was born Feb. 7, 1950, in Sioux Falls, S.D., to Raymond D. and Esther E. (Swenson) Slinker and moved to the local area in 1966.
Mr. Slinker served in the Army and was a police officer for 10 years. He loved fishing, old cars and time with his family. He enjoyed being with his best friend, Don Genanatti, and special friends, Terri and Sarah Frisk. He will be remembered for his ability to care and capacity for giving.
Survivors include, a son, R. Barrett Slinker of Longview; five brothers, Raymond Slinker of Vancouver; David Slinker of Grants Pass, Ore.; Larry Gunnels and W. John Gunnels, both of Longview and Billy Gunnels of Kelso; six sisters, Sheila Williams and Paula Faught, both of Vader, Gloria Brawford in Alaska, and Patty Davis, Sandra Gunnels and Sherry Gunnels, all of Longview; two grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather, Lowery Gunnels; grandfather, John Swenson; and a sister, Marlene Anderson.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Columbia Funeral Service chapel. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Longview Memorial Park.
To assist the family with expenses, memorial contributions are requested to Steele Chapel at Longview Memorial Park, 5050 Mount Solo Road, Longview, WA 98632.
[From Lower Columbia Daily News June 11, 2003]
James Charles Slinker, 53, died June 7, 2003, at his Longview home.
He was born Feb. 7, 1950, in Sioux Falls, S.D., to Raymond D. and Esther E. (Swenson) Slinker and moved to the local area in 1966.
Mr. Slinker served in the Army and was a police officer for 10 years. He loved fishing, old cars and time with his family. He enjoyed being with his best friend, Don Genanatti, and special friends, Terri and Sarah Frisk. He will be remembered for his ability to care and capacity for giving.
Survivors include, a son, R. Barrett Slinker of Longview; five brothers, Raymond Slinker of Vancouver; David Slinker of Grants Pass, Ore.; Larry Gunnels and W. John Gunnels, both of Longview and Billy Gunnels of Kelso; six sisters, Sheila Williams and Paula Faught, both of Vader, Gloria Brawford in Alaska, and Patty Davis, Sandra Gunnels and Sherry Gunnels, all of Longview; two grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather, Lowery Gunnels; grandfather, John Swenson; and a sister, Marlene Anderson.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Columbia Funeral Service chapel. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Longview Memorial Park.
To assist the family with expenses, memorial contributions are requested to Steele Chapel at Longview Memorial Park, 5050 Mount Solo Road, Longview, WA 98632.
[From Lower Columbia Daily News June 11, 2003]
James C. Slinker
James Charles Slinker, 53, died June 7, 2003, at his Longview home.
He was born Feb. 7, 1950, in Sioux Falls, S.D., to Raymond D. and Esther E. (Swenson) Slinker and moved to the local area in 1966.
Mr. Slinker served in the Army and was a police officer for 10 years. He loved fishing, old cars and time with his family. He enjoyed being with his best friend, Don Genanatti, and special friends, Terri and Sarah Frisk. He will be remembered for his ability to care and capacity for giving.
Survivors include, a son, R. Barrett Slinker of Longview; five brothers, Raymond Slinker of Vancouver; David Slinker of Grants Pass, Ore.; Larry Gunnels and W. John Gunnels, both of Longview and Billy Gunnels of Kelso; six sisters, Sheila Williams and Paula Faught, both of Vader, Gloria Brawford in Alaska, and Patty Davis, Sandra Gunnels and Sherry Gunnels, all of Longview; two grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather, Lowery Gunnels; grandfather, John Swenson; and a sister, Marlene Anderson.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Columbia Funeral Service chapel. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Longview Memorial Park.
To assist the family with expenses, memorial contributions are requested to Steele Chapel at Longview Memorial Park, 5050 Mount Solo Road, Longview, WA 98632.
[From Lower Columbia Daily News June 11, 2003]
James Charles Slinker, 53, died June 7, 2003, at his Longview home.
He was born Feb. 7, 1950, in Sioux Falls, S.D., to Raymond D. and Esther E. (Swenson) Slinker and moved to the local area in 1966.
Mr. Slinker served in the Army and was a police officer for 10 years. He loved fishing, old cars and time with his family. He enjoyed being with his best friend, Don Genanatti, and special friends, Terri and Sarah Frisk. He will be remembered for his ability to care and capacity for giving.
Survivors include, a son, R. Barrett Slinker of Longview; five brothers, Raymond Slinker of Vancouver; David Slinker of Grants Pass, Ore.; Larry Gunnels and W. John Gunnels, both of Longview and Billy Gunnels of Kelso; six sisters, Sheila Williams and Paula Faught, both of Vader, Gloria Brawford in Alaska, and Patty Davis, Sandra Gunnels and Sherry Gunnels, all of Longview; two grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather, Lowery Gunnels; grandfather, John Swenson; and a sister, Marlene Anderson.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Columbia Funeral Service chapel. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Longview Memorial Park.
To assist the family with expenses, memorial contributions are requested to Steele Chapel at Longview Memorial Park, 5050 Mount Solo Road, Longview, WA 98632.
[From Lower Columbia Daily News June 11, 2003]
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