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Louie Slayton Obituary
April 13, 1941 – August 5, 2024
On the morning of August 5, 2024 Louie Slayton passed away after losing his battle with lung cancer.
Louie was born on April 13, 1941 in Sacramento, Ca to Donald and Gladys Slayton. At the age of 17 Louie enlisted in the Navy. He served on submarines in the 1960's. After 9 years of active duty he returned to civilian life going to work for the Navel Shipyard in Vallejo, Ca He then worked for the US Bureau of Reclamation. He retired from the Federal Government and went to work for UC Davis. While working he went back into the Service as a Navel Reservist and retired with 22 years of military service. He retired from UC Davis in 2001.
Until recently, he enjoyed hobbies of golf, hiking and traveling in his fifth wheel with Marian. Louie was also a volunteer with the Nevada County Sheriffs Department for 22 years. It was during this time he pursed and achieved his status of black belt Jiu-jitsu at the age of 67, receiving his third degree black belt when he was 81. He was also a member of the US Submarine Service, Gold Country Base.
Louie is survived by his wife of 63 years Marian, his son Scott and wife Cynthia, daughter Theresa, his grandchildren, Timothy, Connor and Grace, great - grandchild Jaxton, his sister Jackie Siemion of Citrus Heights, Ca and her family, brother, Larry Slayton of Ione, Ca and his Family.
Those who touched our lives, stay in our hearts forever. Louie was dearly loved, and will be deeply missed. His life was a blessing and his memory a treasure.
Per his request, no service is planned and he will be interred in the National Cemetery in Dixon, Ca.
In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of the Foothills.
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Kevin Yancy
November 12, 2024
Dear Marian & family,
Louie and I worked together at Folsom Dam for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation in the early 1980's. My personal condolences to all of you. Louie always took the time to help and serve. He was a great mentor and always took the time to give great instruction and encouragement in our work in Hydro Power Systems. He will be that legacy Electrical Professional that many of us looked up to.
Blessings to you and your family.
Kevin Yancy
Jim Sandman
September 7, 2024
Dear Marian, family and friends of Louie,
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans, we offer our sincere condolences at Louie´s passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are always saddened whenever a fellow "Bubblehead" departs on Eternal Patrol. He served with honor on the USS Charr SS-328, USS Permit SSN-594 and USS James K Polk SSBN/SSN-645.
To our "Brother-of-the-Phin" we say, "Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. Fair Winds and Following Seas." Thank you for your service to our country.
Marian and family... "may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you." 2 Thessalonians 3:16 (ESV).
Jim Sandman, FTC(SS) Ret,
National Chaplain, USSVI.
www.jimsandman.com
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