On July 21st my Grandpa had a massive heart attack while attending a funeral. His brain was without oxygen for 5-7 minutes but then the paramedics brought him back. He was on life support, pretty well unresponsive for 3 days and on Saturday, July 23rd our family made the difficult decision to take him off life support. I had the great privilege to say my final goodbyes and be in the room when he passed away. It was amazingly peaceful and although many, many tears were shed, I'm grateful for the knowledge that he is now at peace and reunited with many of his family members he hadn't seen for many years.
Grandpa was an amazing man. He had a massive garden each and every year that took time and effort to create. He shared his bounty with his family and also with many of his neighbors and friends.
He was very ingenious and worked hard to re-use things others would have discarded.
He loved keeping track of how his investments were doing in the stock market, and even though we all tried to get him to buy a computer he refused and used the Wall Street journal and a pencil and paper to keep track of things.
He took care of my Grandma, especially in the last year with all her many problems and surgeries she had because of her hip replacements. He put her shoes on for her every morning.
He LOVED good food and I was lucky enough to get his approval for my Chocolate Zucchini Bread recipe. (I was amazed I got his approval, it was a proud day). He LOVED Oatmeal Raisin cookies and when we were little took his with him to the ZCMI treat counter to get them.
When I was 4, my mom was diagnosed with Cancer and my Grandparents took us in so my Dad could continue to work hard for the family while my mom went through treatment. I know having 3 little kids underfoot in his home was not easy but he never complained.
Whenever he was ready to go home from a family gathering he'd make a little hand signal by twirling around his finger which meant "Wrap it up dear, I'm ready to go home".
When buying furniture he always saved up, bought the best quality and then would keep it forever.
He LOVED my boys, and when we would go visit he would often be found on the floor playing with Knights and shooting cannonballs with and at the boys.
These are just a few things I want to remember about the man he was. I'll miss you more than words can say Grandpa. God be with you til we meet again.
George William Sleight 1932 ~ 2011 Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, George William Sleight, age 78, left this life surrounded by his loving family on July 23, 2011. His service to his Heavenly Father will continue in the Gardens of Heaven.Bill was born October 22, 1932 to Karl Sleight and Blanche Bateman. He spent his early years attending schools and working on the family ranch and farm in Southern Idaho where he learned self-reliance and independence, and where he formed his lifelong work ethics. He continually strived to pass on these traits and serve as an example to his friends and family. Bill moved to Salt Lake where he worked at Hercules and then later began his lifelong career (40 plus years) as an engineer with Mountain Bell. He maintained his work friendships with a group of his "cronies" from work once a month for lunch. Bill started his family by marrying Donna Pearson. They were later divorced. Bill then married Ruth Hardy and was looking forward to their 38 year anniversary in August. He is survived by his loving wife Ruth, children; daughters Linda Shiles and Jeanne (Larry) Wehrli; son, Robert (Jaleen) Flygare; daughter-in-law Patti Sleight, six grandchildren; Jordan, Angela, Julie, Mark, Todd, and Matt and ten great grandchildren. Also, survived by siblings Clyde Sleight and Elaine (Marvin) McLean. Preceded in death by parents and son Craig Sleight Bill's hobbies and passions include hunting, fishing, woodworking, and most importantly his fantastic garden. Family members and friends were recipients of his wonderful garden and loving care. Bill was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and he served in various callings. He served an Inner City Mission with his wife Ruth as well as being a temple worker for ten years and found great joy in service to others. Services will be held Friday, 11:00 a.m. July 29, 2011 at the Holladay 4th LDS Ward, 4917 Viewmont Street, SLC. Friends may call Thursday, 6-8 p.m. July 28 at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 Highland Drive, and 10:00 a.m. at the church prior to the service. Interment: Holladay Memorial Park, 4900 So Memory Lane, Holladay, Utah. Online condolences may be made to www.wasatchlawn.com
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I am so sorry to hear of your loss. We recently went through this in our family. It is nice to have the reassurance of the gospel. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Oh julie my heart aches for you. We have amazing family don't we. LOVE YOU!
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