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     Sarah Ann Slade was born in December, 1863 in Wedmore, Somerset, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of George Slade and Mary Ann Pursey.¹
     Sarah married Edward Wall on October 28, 1884 in Bristol, England.² Sarah died on February 17, 1939 in Gaza, O'Brien County, Iowa, at age 75³ and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Alta, Buena Vista County, Iowa.³

     George Edward Slade was born circa 1866 in Wedmore, Somerset, England.² He was the son of George Slade and Mary Ann Pursey.² George died in 1951³ and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Alta, Buena Vista County, Iowa.³

     Joseph Thomas Slade was born on February 16, 1869 in Wedmore, Somerset, England.² He was the son of George Slade and Mary Ann Pursey.³
     Joseph married Mary Elizabeth Hembry on December 25, 1889 in Wedmore, Somerset.⁴ Joseph Thomas Slade was an Agent, Liverpool Victoria Insurance Company & farmer in 1911.⁵ Joseph died on April 11, 1920 in Cheddar, Somerset, England, at age 51 Probate: Wells, Oct 9, 1920 to Mary Elizabeth Slade, widow, Effects: £3006 6s 6d.⁶

      Gertrude Slade was born circa 1940.² She was the daughter of Albert Clarence Slade and Ruth Leona Boarts.¹
     Gertrude married Mr [?] VanDevender.^2,1 Gertrude Slade was living in April, 2014 in Seattle, King County, Washington.¹ Gertrude died on April 24, 2021 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.²

     Frank Slade was born circa 1905 in Illinois.¹
     Frank married Nadine Leggett.¹

     Elden Irwin Slade was born on December 10, 1939 in Everett, Snohomish County, Washington.^1,2 He was the son of Frank Slade and Nadine Leggett.¹
     Elden married Evelyn Jewel Gamble on August 7, 1959.¹ Elden died on December 12, 2009 in Kirkland, King County, Washington, at age 70.¹ His obituary read as follows:

      Elden Irwin Slade, born December 10, 1939 in Everett to Frank and Nadine Slade, passed away on December 12, 2009 in Kirkland, WA at the age of 70. He graduated from Everett High School in 1957 and married Evelyn Jewel Gamble on August 7, 1959. In 1966 they moved to Lake Stevens, WA, where they lived for 36 years. Eldon worked in construction for 35 years and was a member of Union Local 292 until his retirement in 2000.

Elden was a square dancing caller for 35 years. He called for the Renegades, Slade's Blades, and the Checkerboard Squares. The whole family enjoyed this activity and attended yearly jamborees in Penticton, B.C., WA State Festivals and National Festivals in California, Utah, Washington and Oregon. Elden also was an avid gardener. His colorful dahlia's, fuchsia's and tomatoes were his pride and joy. Elden celebrated his 70th Birthday with extended family and many square dancing friends just a week before his passing.

Eldon was preceded in death by his father, Frank Slade; mother, Nadine Slade (Leggett); and his nephew, Michael Slade.

He is survived by his wife, Evelyn; son, Edward (Leslie) Slade; daughter, Erin (Michael) Hoag; siblings, Eldra Word, Frances Blair, Mari-Lyn Hotchkiss, Mari-Ann Wiedig and Mike Slade; grandchildren, Nicholas, Benjamin and Melissa Hoag, Jessica Slade, and Patrick and Theresa Newton; great- grandson, Keagon Newton; very special aunt, Jean Glab; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Daily Herald, The (Everett, WA) - January 10, 2010.¹

     Vada Lois Woodward was a witness to the fact that Vada Lois Woodward was living. She was known as Lois.^2,3 She was born on April 2, 1935 in Menifee County, Kentucky,^1,4,3, the daughter of Hazel Brown & Richard Woodward.⁴
     Vada married first George Frederick Slade, son of George R. Slade and Bessie Ruth Covey, on July 18, 1953.³ Vada was widowed when her husband, George, died on February 8, 1989 at age 62.³
     Vada married second John Schroeder in 1996.⁵ Vada died on December 31, 2016 in Michigan at age 81.⁶ Her obituary read as follows:

      Grand Haven Tribune (MI) - Tuesday, January 3, 2017 Vada Lois Slade-Schoeder, age 85, passed away on Saturday December 31, 2016.

Vada was born on April 2, 1935, to Richard and Edna Woodward. In 1953 she married George Slade and together they enjoyed 35 years of marriage and raised 7 children until his death in 1989. In 1996 Vada married John Schroeder and he preceded her in death in 2001.

Vada worked at Michigan Plastics. She enjoyed spending time at Life Circles. She also enjoyed camping, traveling, playing games, art and drawing. She was a caring, strong-willed amazing woman who will be deeply missed.

Vada is survived by her children: Norm (Lisa) Slade, Edna (Stanley) Phillips, Ted Slade, Julie (Loyd) Phillips, Angela (Patrick) Hall and George (Penny) Slade; step-children: David (Kathy) Hayes, Patricia Fricke, Mary Schroeder, and John (Cindy) Schroeder; 18 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren; 8 great-great grandchildren; and 2 great-great-great grandchildren; brothers: Gene Woodward, Tom Woodward and Dickie (Jenny) Woodward; and son-in-law, Jay Sapp.

She was preceded in death by her 2 husbands; daughter, Ruby Sapp; brothers, Steve and Jack Woodward; and her parents.

A FUNERAL SERVICE will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the Lee Chapel, 6291 S. Harvey St., 231-798-1100. VISITATION with the family will be on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to the Cerebral Palsy Foundation.

Please sign the family's online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com.
Grand Haven Tribune (MI) - Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Grand Haven Tribune () , obit for Vada L. Slade-Schoeder 1935-2016, GenealogyBank.com (https://www.genealogybank.com/doc/obituaries/obit/161B18F796948868-161B18F796948868 : accessed 18 October 2020.)⁵

     Andrew Jackson Slade was known as Jack.¹ He was born on March 27, 1854 in Dooly County, Georgia.² He was the son of Jeremiah Slade and Sara Sutton.²

     Andrew Jackson Slade married Sallie Ophelia Keel on December 18, 1878 in Navarro County, Texas.^3,4 The 1900 census indicates that Sallie was mother of 7 children, 6 are living. Apparently the 7th child was born between 1890 and 1900 and does not show up in the census or other records. Andrew died on April 11, 1927 at age 73.⁵ He was buried in Hopewell Cemetery, Navarro County, Texas.⁶

     Julian Hale Slade was born in February, 1853 in Pennsylvania.² He was the son of Spencer Ambrose Slade and Mary A. Kelley.¹
     Julian married Ella Shipman on June 4, 1877 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan.³
     Julian married Jennie E. Tubbs on October 30, 1880 in Wayland, Allegan County, Michigan.⁴ Julian died in 1939.⁵ He was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Wayland, Allegan County, Michigan.⁵

     Jennie E. Tubbs was born in October, 1863 in Allegan County, Michigan.¹
     Jennie married Julian Hale Slade, son of Spencer Ambrose Slade and Mary A. Kelley, on October 30, 1880 in Wayland, Allegan County, Michigan.¹

     Clifton Kelley Slade was born in December, 1888 in Allegan County, Michigan.² He was the son of Julian Hale Slade and Jennie E. Tubbs.² Clifton Kelley Slade was registered for the military draft in World War I on June 5, 1917 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.³
     Clifton married Mable Lillian Mathews in 1922.⁴ Clifton died on April 24, 1961 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, at age 72.⁵ He was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Wayland, Allegan County, Michigan.¹

     Bessie Loraine Slade was born in October, 1883 in Allegan County, Michigan.¹ She was the daughter of Julian Hale Slade and Jennie E. Tubbs.¹
     Bessie married Clyde Elston Tuller circa 1905.³ Bessie died in 1938.⁴ She was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Wayland, Allegan County, Michigan.⁴

     Clyde Elston Tuller was born circa 1881 in Michigan.¹ His father was born in Illinois, his mother in Michigan.³
     Clyde married Bessie Loraine Slade, daughter of Julian Hale Slade and Jennie E. Tubbs, circa 1905.⁴ Clyde Elston Tuller was registered for the military draft in World War I on September 12, 1918 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.² Clyde died in 1965.⁵ He was buried in Hill Cemetery, Wayland, Allegan County, Michigan.⁵