Thomas Slater

March 22, 1942 - August 17, 2017

Thomas Robert Slater, 75, loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Brother, Son and Uncle returned to his Father in Heaven on August 17, 2017. Born March 22, 1942 in San Francisco. He was married to the love of his life, Lisbeth Yvonne Pettersson for 51 years. They were married on June 25, 1966 in the Oakland California Temple. They have 6 children, 10 Grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served a mission in the Central Atlantic States. He served in many callings one of his favorites was as Scout Master and most recently as a Temple Worker. He was a spiritual giant with great faith and love of the gospel and country. He spent time serving in the Army prior to his LDS Mission. Tom was full of optimism with a contagious zest for life. He touched many with his charismatic demeanor, strong faith and testimony. He lived a full life up until he passed. He spent much of his time outdoors, swimming, playing softball, camping, fishing, hunting and boating. He enjoyed fixing up cars, woodworking and leather work. He had a beautiful voice and sang in several choirs, one of which sang at the Squaw Valley 1960 Winter Olympic opening ceremonies. He later sang with a Barbershop group. He loved to serve and was often the first to come to anyone’s aid. He was loved and will be missed. He is survived by his Wife Lisbeth Yvonne Slater, 5 children; Angela (Don) Williams, Tiffani (Scott) Webb, Stephanie (James) Farwell, Annika Slater, Matthew Slater, 10 grandchildren and 1 Great-Grandchild, 2 Brothers Edward Slater, Don Slater, 2 sisters Bonnie Rogers and Vernetta Parry. He was proceeded in death by his son James (who was stillborn), his parents Arnold Paul and Sarah Vernetta Slater and 5 Brothers. Funeral Services with Military Honors will be held Saturday, August 26th, at 11:00 am, at Talus Ridge 2nd Ward, 612 West Pony Express Parkway, Saratoga Springs, UT, where a Viewing will be held prior to services from 9:00 to 10:30 am. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.