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Dr Lester George “Doc” Slayton Jr.

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Birth	:	4 Feb 1928 Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, USA
Death	:	9 Jul 2010 Florence, Fremont County, Colorado, USA
Burial	:	Evergreen Cemetery, Lineville, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.5928001, -93.5269012
Description	:	Lester G. "Doc" Slayton Jr., 82. Full notice later. Pueblo Chieftain Saturday July 10 2010 Lester George Slayton Jr., DVM, was born Feb. 4, 1928, to Lester and Esma (Somerville) Slayton in St. Joseph, Mo. "Doc" passed away on July 9, 2010, at the Bruce McCandless State Veterans Nursing Home in Florence, Colo., of complications following surgery in August 2009. "Doc" was preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother, James Robert; stepdaughter, Kathy Jean Bright; and son-in-law, Bill Taylor. Survived by wife, Mary; and stepdaughters, Karla France Taylor of Great Bend, Kan., D. Kay (Lt. Gen. Eugene) Santarelli of Tucson,... Read More	Lester G. "Doc" Slayton Jr., 82. Full notice later. Pueblo Chieftain Saturday July 10 2010 Lester George Slayton Jr., DVM, was born Feb. 4, 1928, to Lester and Esma (Somerville) Slayton in St. Joseph, Mo. "Doc" passed away on July 9, 2010, at the Bruce McCandless State Veterans Nursing Home in Florence, Colo., of complications following surgery in August 2009. "Doc" was preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother, James Robert; stepdaughter, Kathy Jean Bright; and son-in-law, Bill Taylor. Survived by wife, Mary; and stepdaughters, Karla France Taylor of Great Bend, Kan., D. Kay (Lt. Gen. Eugene) Santarelli of Tucson, Ariz., and Karma Rose Bright of Pueblo, Colo.; grandchildren, Tegwin Kay Taylor, DVM, (Dr. Carl Lebsack, Ph.D.) of Charlston, W.V., Clint Slayton Taylor of Austin, Texas; sister, Nancy Lee Scarpitta of Mercer, Mo.; family friend, Blaise Alexander; and his beloved dog, Toby. Doc also is survived by numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Doc served as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army during the Korean War after graduating from high school in Princeton, Mo. He then attended Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, obtaining his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1956. He operated his own small-and-large animal clinic for many years, having offices in both Mercer and Princeton, Mo., and later, Lineville, Iowa, before relocating to Southern Colorado in 1976. It was then he began a 22-year career with the U.S. Department of Agriculture meat inspection service as veterinarian in charge. He served many years as the veterinarian of the inspection service at Alpha Beta Meat-Packing Plant in Pueblo, Colo., until its closure, and later retired in 1995. Doc loved life and was a kind and generous soul, giving freely of himself and his time without expectation of recognition or receiving anything in return. The best example was his willingness to accept four young stepdaughters into his life when he married their widowed mother. He was a very loving husband to his wife of 46 years and in the last few years, her caregiver, as she suffers from Alzheimer's. He was a devoted grandfather and was so proud that his grandchildren have become successful in their chosen endeavors. Doc had an extraordinary love of all animals, and for the natural world. He used this love and self-taught skills to become an accomplished woodworker, silversmith, jeweler and lapidarian. He enjoyed these hobbies, and freely gave his creations to family, friends, neighbors and employees. He loved God, and was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. He also was a Mason, a member of American Legion Post 2, Eagle's Lodge and a variety of professional organizations. Although a quiet man, his smile spoke volumes and his laughter could light up a room. He will be deeply missed. Cremation has taken place, with a celebration of his life to be held at a later date in his hometown of Lineville, Iowa. Condolences may be made online at www.Montgomerysteward.com or may be sent to P.O. Box 11404, Pueblo, CO 81001. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Pueblo Animal Services, the Diabetes Foundation or the Southern Colorado Alzheimer's Association. Pueblo Chieftain Tuesday July 13 2010

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Where is Dr Lester George “Doc” Slayton Jr.'s memorial?
Dr Lester George “Doc” Slayton Jr.'s memorial is located at: Evergreen Cemetery, Lineville, Wayne County, USA.
When did Dr Lester George “Doc” Slayton Jr. death?
Dr Lester George “Doc” Slayton Jr. death on 9 Jul 2010 in Florence, Fremont County, Colorado, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Dr Lester George “Doc” Slayton Jr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 40.5928001
Longitude: -93.5269012

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Mary Elizabeth Painter Slayton

(1923 - 2016)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Evergreen Cemetery
Lineville, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5928001, -93.5269012

2. South Lineville Cemetery
South Lineville, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5793991, -93.5177994

3. Duncan Cemetery
Lineville, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5969009, -93.5042038

4. Gatliff Cemetery
Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5917000, -93.5619000

5. Elm Cemetery
Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5931015, -93.5733032

6. Logan Cemetery
Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6178017, -93.5633011

7. Laughlin Cemetery
South Lineville, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5635986, -93.4869003

8. White Oak Cemetery
Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6208000, -93.5761032

9. Yingling Cemetery
Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5755997, -93.5843964

10. Hamilton-Hayes Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6371994, -93.5008011

11. Girdner Cemetery
Mercer, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5414009, -93.5269012

12. Hollars Cemetery
Mercer, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5569000, -93.5768967

13. McKinney Cemetery
Mercer, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5447006, -93.5610962

14. Moore Cemetery
Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5661011, -93.5922012

15. Shira Cemetery
Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5478190, -93.4802979

16. Corder Cemetery
Lineville, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6475900, -93.5509400

17. Fugate Cemetery
Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5889000, -93.6057800

18. Clio Cemetery
Clio, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6341742, -93.4654947

19. Alley Cemetery
Mercer, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5278015, -93.5128021

20. Wilder Cemetery
Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5463982, -93.4539032

21. Shield Goff Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6674995, -93.5171967

22. White Oak Cemetery
Mercer, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5233002, -93.5744019

23. Shields Cemetery
Woodland, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6589012, -93.5988998

24. Big Springs Cemetery
Lineville, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6824989, -93.5335999