Sloane Madison Dwinell
June 29, 1992 - December 29, 2008
Obituary
Sloane Madison Dwinell, at the early age of 16 1/2 passed unexpectedly December 29, 2008 at her
home in Pioneer Square, where she lived with her mother and three pugs.
She was born June 29th, 1992 in Yakima, to David Ross Dwinell and Kay Carrell-Dwinell. She
attended the French-American School of Puget Sound, Seattle Girls School, and was currently attending Seattle
Academy of Arts and Sciences, where she was a junior.
Sloane was an avid pianist, artist and dancer. Her greatest attribute being her smile and kindness.
Sloane was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Donald Dwinell and Ron Carrell, both of Yakima,
and her beloved brother, Kyle Rodman.
She is survived by her father and mother, David and KayCarrell Dwinell, her grandmothers, Barbara
Dwinell, Yakima, WA; CeeCee Carrell, Zillah, WA. Her brothers James and John Snyder, Sam Laush,
Brian Drumhiller, Brock Lnenicka, Josh Saxton, Matt
Garcia and Max Rodman. Sloane life was rich with numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Sloane
possessed a large and amazing extended family, making it impossible to name them all. She was honored by so many and loved them deeply.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Sloane’s life Saturday, January 10, at 1:00pm at the Washington Athletic Club Crystal Ball
Room.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Childhaven, www.childhaven.com in memory of Sloane.
Shortly after Sloanes death, I sat staring up at the stars. She loved stars and to me, I could connect and talk with Sloane when I looked into the vast night sky. As I sat there, with her on my mind, a beautiful shooting star shot across the sky directly in my line of vision. That was the first time I knew for sure that Sloane was right there with me.
Sloane lived life to the limit, seeing everything she could see every single day. My hope is that more people can learn to see the beauty Sloane saw in every small part of the world.
Kay & David,
I just heard this sad news yesterday from our mutual friend Marty. He is a customer and whenever we meet he always asks me if I hear how you’re doing. So he fills me in, and this one was the last thing I ever would have expected. May the prayers from Kim and I and our kids for you and David help in some way. I’m sorry we did not know about this sooner. I am sure Sloane and Kyle are dancing in Heaven. Would love to hear from you if you get this at such a late post.
It is with infinite sadness that I came across this posting. I send my heartfelt condolences.
Love
Traci
Kay and Dave
Sloan was always one of my most favorite kids to spend time with at the pool and baby sit. I am grateful for the time I got to know her. She had a personality truely like none other. The world has lost a good soul.
Words cannot expression the emotion of this time, and I truely hope you both are able to find the strength you need right now. God bless to you both.
Kay and David,
Sloane was like a third daughter to me. I will always cherish my drive times with her and Karina to tennis. She would bring joy to my day every time I saw her. She was always so appreciative of everything I did for her. What a wonderful person you raised. I will miss her terribly.
Please lean on me for support at any time.
Leslie Brennan
My cheerleading partner Sloane had a passion for learning and laughing. It was exciting to watch her realize her talent playing the piano. Sloane loved to make others happy and learned her musical talents were a great avenue for self expression and bringing joy to others. Sloane and I went for a walk on Vashon Island she was 9. We walked to an airstrip just down the road from my house where someone had constructed what appeared to be an alien space ship that had crashed to earth. Saving the aliens was sloane’s primary concern followed by sharing this discovery with her classmates. Thank you Sloane, your in my heart forever.
Bo Bo
Kay,
You may not remember me, but I was a neighbor of yours on Eastlake. We met at the dog park and it was through total coincidence that I heard of Sloane’s death.
In my short encounter with you, you were so warm and friendly and left an impact on my heart. And while I never had a chance to meet Sloane, I am sure she was just as lovely as you.
I am so deeply sorry for your loss and the loss of your family. Please know you have been very much in my thoughts and prayers and will continue to be during this beyond difficult time.
Most sincerely,
Somer
Dearest Kay and Dave: There are no adequate words to express the profound sadness we feel as you must face the loss of your beloved daughter. You have been in our constant thoughts. We will remember you and your family in our daily prayers and plead for moments of comfort to ease your broken hearts. Call us if there is ever anything we can do for you, even the smallest thing. 206 713-8046 I can’t think of anything we could possibly say that would ease your burden at this time but want you to know we truly believe in eternal life and eternal families. There is more than just here. Please look forward with faith.
Im so sorry for your lost I dont know how some thing like this could happen to some one like her im at a lost of words…. I will always love an miss her. Kay you know you can all was call me for anything you ever need 407-283-9654… I cant say every thing i want to here so plz call when you can….. so sorry Rene taylor
Sloane, what a beautiful person you are, I will miss you, God Bless. Kay, I’m so sorry…please call anytime 407-448-1338. I live in St. Croix now.
All my love
Joanne Alicea
Rene’s mom
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness I feel about Sloan’s death. I am here to support you in your grieving process. If the future seems overwhelming remember that it comes one moment at a time. With sincere sympathy
Kay, David & Family,
Sloane was an amazing person, friend & neighbor. Our family was blessed to have had her in our lives. She was genuinely sweet, we enjoyed her company. Gregory says he misses you…we all will. Our deepest sympathies during your time of loss. Please know that we are here for you.
Kay,
I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of Sloane. My heart goes out to you and your family. If you need to talk or if you need a shoulder to cry on please know that I will always be there for you.
My deepest love & sympathies,
Stacy Charron-Otter
3130 Pinewood Ave.
Bellingham, WA 98225
360 715-1801
Dear Dave, Kay and Family,
My memories of Sloane are when she was a beautiful little girl with one of the sweetest smiles I’ve ever seen. Scott got to see her more recently than me and he had commented that she was growing into a beautiful young woman with a very nice personality.
Please know you’re in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that you find the strength to get through this impossible tragedy.
Scott & Cindy Tangeman
Dear Kay and Dave,
There is never anything easy to say or hear at this kind of loss. Aisha and I have cried and prayed for you and you are on a lot of people’s minds and hearts. Sloane is a gift to this world including us. We are blessed to know you all. What an amazing family you are. Remember to call and fall on people you need.
Love Carla and Aisha
Oh Kay,
I am so sad about your loss. I have shed tears for you and the love I know that you felt for Sloane. Please know that I am there for you. I live in Medford, OR now. Please know that you can call me anytime. 541-621-4774
Love,
Nancy
Kay, after so many years, I do not know if this will find you. First, I’m so sorry for such a terrible loss of your beautiful daughter. It must still hurt terribly. I know you had another loss as well, the loss of your beloved pugs,Ollie and Lily, when they were taken three years ago from you. I know you must have loved them so much, but the loss of your daughter. Made your life difficult,no doubt. I found your name through their chips when I called your vet trying for more information. When I heard your name I google you and saw, to my dismay, your daughters obituary. My husband and I had no children, but had just lost the loves of our lives, two pugs, and we’re devastated. Several months later, Ollie and Lily came into our lives, and left yours. I cried for your losses and ours, and cried knowing how much your pugs must have missed you, and you them, obvious from their mention in the obituary. I have wanted to let you know all these years how loved they have been. How they have helped heal our broken hearts and,I hope, theirs. I know you must wonder and worry about their whereabouts and we’ll being. I just wanted you to know they have gotten more love, more attention, and given us more joy than any of us could have hoped for. Ollie will be passing soon of rectal cancer. We’ve done all we can. He is still happy and we spend all our time making it do. We love his serious nature. Lily, such a spitfire, is 14 now and hanging in there. Such an independent strongwilled burst of energy! She waddle like a windup dog toy now, but eats like a horse still. She loves rides in our dog carrier and they both love riding in their car seats looking out the window. Though neither are long gor this world, they will forever be in our hearts. I’m so sorry for your losses, so thankful for their love. I hope this letter gives you peace, just as them coming into our lives gave us peace.