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     Thomas Andrew Slade went by Tom. He was born circa 1952.¹ He was the son of Russell Andrew Slade Jr. and Geraldine "Jackie" Hopp.¹ Who adopted him at an early age. Tom attended Redeemer Lutheran Church and School. He became an outstanding student and athlete at Saginaw High School. Tom was the Salutatorian of his senior class in 1970 and was awarded a Regents Scholarship to the University of Michigan. He earned All State honors in football as a quarterback and kicker at Saginaw High. Tom's childhood dreams were fulfilled when the University of Michigan and Bo Schembechler recruited him to play football. He earned three varsity letters as a Michigan quarterback 1971-72-73. Tom's athletic achievements were recognized in 2004 when he was inducted into the Saginaw County Sports Hall of Fame. After his undergraduate education at Michigan, Tom graduated from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1978. He was a Clinical Instructor in Operative Dentistry for several years before opening his family dentistry practice in Ypsilanti in 1981. He practiced full time until he was forced to retire due to his illness.¹
     Thomas married Pam St. John.¹ Tom died on November 12, 2006 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan.¹ His obituary read as follows:

      Thomas Andrew Slade, 54, passed away at his home in Ann Arbor on Sunday afternoon, November 12, 2006, surrounded by the love of his family. He leaves behind his wife, Pam St. John, his sons, Andrew and Spencer Slade and his sister, Valerie Slade. He will also be dearly missed by his stepchildren, Sarah and Steven St. John and Carter and Drake Johnson. Tom was adopted by Russell and Jackie Slade and raised in Saginaw, Michigan, where he attended Redeemer Lutheran Church and School. He became an outstanding student and athlete at Saginaw High School. Tom was the Salutatorian of his senior class in 1970 and was awarded a Regents Scholarship to the University of Michigan. He earned All State honors in football as a quarterback and kicker at Saginaw High. Tom's childhood dreams were fulfilled when the University of Michigan and Bo Schembechler recruited him to play football. He earned three varsity letters as a Michigan quarterback 1971-72-73. Tom's athletic achievements were recognized in 2004 when he was inducted into the Saginaw County Sports Hall of Fame. After his undergraduate education at Michigan, Tom graduated from the U-M School of Dentistry and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1978. He was a Clinical Instructor in Operative Dentistry for several years before opening his family dentistry practice in Ypsilanti in 1981. He practiced full time until he was forced to retire due to his illness. Tom was a color analyst for the University of Michigan football broadcasts on WUOM for many years, and was a frequent guest on The Ted Heusel Show on WAAM. Tom was very proud of his affiliation with Eastern Michigan University, where he was the athletic department dentist from 1984 until his retirement in February 2006. He served a three-year term as the president of the EMU Baseball "Dugout Club." Tom Slade was an outstanding basketball official. He officiated numerous state finals for the Michigan High School Athletic Association. He worked both men's and women's basketball in the Mid American and Big Ten Conferences. He made a decision to focus on women's collegiate basketball, and received many top assignments including the NCAA Tournament, before he elected to give up officiating to focus on his family and dental practice. However, he continued to be involved in the officiating as an observer of officials for the Mid-American Conference through 2006. Tom loved to play golf. He was a member of Washtenaw Country Club since 1991, served as President for 1997-98, and spent many happy days there in the company of his friends and his sons. He was active in the Ypsilanti Area Chamber of Commerce, serving as Chairman for 1995-96. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, November 16 at St. Paul Lutheran Church (where Tom was a member), 420 W. Liberty Street, Ann Arbor with Rev. Don Neuendorf and Rev. Michael Wentzel co-officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the University of Michigan Cancer Center. Envelopes are available at Stark Funeral Service Moore Memorial Chapel where the family will greet friends 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. There will also be visitation at the church from 10 a.m. until time of service Thursday.¹

     Grant Arthur Fall was born on August 8, 1891 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan.² He was the son of Ida L. and Marshall Fall.²
     Grant married Blanche Jane Slade, daughter of Andrew Slade and Georgina Stacy.¹ Grant died on February 18, 1956 at age 64.³ He was buried in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan.³

     Hazel M. Gray was born on August 18, 1898 in Saginaw County, Michigan.¹ She was the daughter of William J. Gray and Mary [?].^2,3
     Hazel married John Tucker Slade, son of Andrew Slade and Georgina Stacy, circa 1922.¹ Hazel died on October 8, 1957 at age 59.¹ She was buried in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan.¹

     Jean M. Slade was born on June 5, 1924 in Saginaw County, Michigan.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Tucker Slade and Hazel M. Gray.¹
     Jean married Arthur Victor Jozwiak, son of Stephen M. Jozwiak and Victoria.² Jean died on August 22, 2002 at age 78.² She was buried in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan.²

     Shirley Ann Slade was born on December 3, 1926 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Tucker Slade and Hazel M. Gray.¹
     Shirley married Stanley Frawley.³ Shirley died on January 2, 2019 in Lansing, Michigan, at age 92.²

     William J. Gray was born circa 1872 in England.¹
     William married Mary [?].²

     Arthur Victor Jozwiak was born on March 20, 1924 in Michigan.¹ He was the son of Stephen M. Jozwiak and Victoria.²
     Arthur married Jean M. Slade, daughter of John Tucker Slade and Hazel M. Gray.³ Arthur died on March 18, 1998 at age 73.¹ He was buried in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan.¹

     Frederick Wilfred Slade was born on February 22, 1910 in Willesden, Middlesex, England.^2,1,3
     Frederick married Ivy Alice Lacey.⁴ Frederick immigrated from on June 4, 1963.² He was naturalized on March 28, 1969 in Los Angeles County, California.³ Frederick died on February 5, 1970 in California at age 59.¹ He was buried in Bellevue Memorial Park, Ontario, San Bernadino County, California.⁵

     Ivy Alice Lacey was born on October 13, 1915 in Hammersmith, London, England.²
     Ivy married Frederick Wilfred Slade.¹ Ivy immigrated from to Los Angeles County, California, on June 4, 1963.² Ivy died on March 9, 1989 at age 73.^3,4 She was buried in Bellevue Memorial Park, Ontario, San Bernadino County, California.⁵

     Brian Frederick Slade was born on March 4, 1936 in Willesden, Middlesex, England. He was the son of Frederick Wilfred Slade and Ivy Alice Lacey. Brian died on August 5, 2006 in Cobourg, Ontario, Canada, at age 70.