Delbert M. Slingerland
November 27, 1910 - November 20, 2004
Obituary
Delbert M. Slingerland took his last breath on November 20, 2004, surrounded by his daughter, Jere’ Slingerland, grandchildren Matt and Genell Howell and his great granddaughter, Kiera Bryn Howell and nephew Leonard Werner. Delbert was born in a tar paper shack on the family homestead near Pinebluffs, WY on November 27, 1910 to Maude and Carson Slingerland. Delbert graduated from Pinebluffs High School in 1928. He married Albertine Werner on September 2, 1941. They were parted by her death in 1986. Delbert’s vocation was as a flooring installer. His avocation was card playing, especially poker which he enjoyed his entire adult life. Delbert was an active member of the BPOE Elks Lodge in Casper, WY and BPOE Lodge #2143 in Burien, WA where he served as secretary for 18 years. He enjoyed a long full life. A memorial to celebrate his life will be held on November 27, 2004 at 1:00 PM at the Burien Elks Lodge. The family prefers memorial contributions be made to the care his family at PO Box 780, Milton, WA 98354-0780. The family has entrusted arrangements to BONNEY-WATSON Washington Memorial, 16445 International Blvd., SeaTac, WA. 206 242-1787.
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. We have many fond memories of Del. He was a wonderful man with a big heart. I remember when he would clean our carpets and I would think “there is no way this is ever going to come clean” with two small boys and 2 dogs it could get pretty dirtybut Del would always say” if I can’t get it clean, it’s free” and sure enough I would be writing out a check. We will miss him very much.