VERA SLATER
Born May 24, 1925 in Michichi, Alberta the eldest of seven children of Archie and Mary King, Vera died September 29, 2014. Married to Bud Slater, together they raised two daughters. She spent her career as a nurse at the Ponoka Mental Hospital (now Centennial Centre) retiring after over 30 years there. She mentored, trained and guided countless students and staff and in later years provided some history and memories of those years to the Ft. Ostell Museum. Predeceased by her husband, Bud, she is survived by her daughters, Margaret (Gary) Brownlee and Susan (Stan) Connolly; grandsons David Slater, Timothy (Christina) Shapka and Seán (Laine) Connolly; and great-grandson Vayen Demskie. A celebration of her life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at the Ponoka Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ft. Ostell Museum or the Ponoka Wheelchair Vas Society. To express condolences to Vera’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements Entrusted To Ponoka Funeral Home
~ A Wombold Family Funeral Home ~