Walter Slabaugh Obituary

WALTER EUGENE SLABAUGH
1-8-1927 ~ 3-13-2011

Walter Eugene Slabaugh died March 13, 2011 surrounded by his family. He was born January 8, 1927, the youngest of 11 children born to Elmer and Christina (Elston) Slabaugh in Matfield Green, Kansas. Walter served in the Merchant Marines, and the U.S. Army occupation force at the end of World War II. He is survived by wife, Marilyn of Vancouver; Steven (Jodi) Slabaugh of Dallas, Texas, Gary Slabaugh of Seattle, WA, Nancy Slabaugh Hart (Michael) of Stevensville, MT, Pamela Hanks (Perez Blacksher) of Tigard, OR, Bruce (Karen) Bebout of Mossy Rock, WA, Carol Johnson of Cannon Beach, OR, Toni (Bill) Linnemeyer of Las Vegas, NV. Walter was the patriarch of a large blended family that included 17 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Walter retired from Motorola, where he was in sales. He was a hardworking, loyal, loving man who will be missed by all who knew him. No formal services are planned, but there will be a family gathering to celebrate his life this summer. Contributions in his memory can be made to the Ray Hickey Hospice of Vancouver.

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Published by The Columbian on Mar. 18, 2011.
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Another week, another tear. Love you Dad

pam hanks

March 28, 2011

I would like to offer my condolences to you and your family. You don't know me but I lived near Matfield Green amd knew most of Walters' Brothers and Sisters I am about the same age as Eunice,went to school at Booster school from 1930 to 1937.

glen jordan

March 20, 2011

Walt,
We loved you once, we still do, always have, always will. Rest in peace love Bruce and Karen

Karen & Bruce Bebout

March 20, 2011

Dear family and friends,
Walt was not only a great husband, he was a great
father to all of our "seven" children.
He will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Thank you all for your love and support.
Marilyn

Marilyn Slabaugh

March 20, 2011

Dad I miss you more every day. Love you always. Pam

pam hanks

March 19, 2011

Dad I miss you more every day. Love You always. Pam

Pam Hanks

March 19, 2011

My thoughts are with you at this time.
Walt and I shared a similar last name...we just knew we were somehow related. Rest in peace Walt.
Judy (Schlabach_) McIntyre (formerly of Dr. Francis Alder's office

Judy McIntyre

March 18, 2011

"Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We have many fond memories of being friends and neighbors of the Slabaugh kids in Beaverton. " The Peterson girls, Barbara, Julie and Donna.

March 18, 2011

Grandpa Walt you will be missed.

Ondrea Bebout-Gallivan

March 18, 2011

Walt and Marilyn lived in our neighborhood for many years and were great neighbors and wonderful people. I will always remember seeing Walt and Charlie, their little white furry dog, going to the mailbox so Charlie could do his "job" and take the mail in his mouth back to the house. I will miss Walt and my prayers will be with Marilyn and all his family for comfort and peace. I think Charlie may have been waiting for him!

Lynne Swartzlandeer

March 18, 2011

Marilyn, Steve, Gary, Nancy, Pam and families. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Jim & Pat Verschelden

March 18, 2011

My Grandpa Walt was a great man. He will be missed by everyone. I love you Grandma Marilyn!

Amy Benson

March 18, 2011

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

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