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     Doris Slade was born in 1906 in Gogebic County, Michigan.¹ She was the daughter of Harry Slade and Lillian Truegove.¹
     Doris married James Wallace Rowe, son of Alexander Rowe and Margaret Bennett, on August 27, 1926 in Michigan.²

     ² Samuel Russell Slade was born on June 18, 1900 in Gogebic County, Michigan.¹ He was the son of Samuel Richard Slade and Eliza Jane Davey.³ Living in the household of William Dixon.⁴
     Samuel married Winifred [?] circa 1923.² Samuel died in 1970.⁵ He was buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Wausau, Marathon County, Wisconsin.⁵

     William Leonard Slade went by Leonard.² He was born on December 1, 1890 in Ironwood, Gogebic County, Michigan.^3,4 He was the son of Samuel Richard Slade and Eliza Jane Davey.
     William married Sushana Ursula Gribble, daughter of Samuel James Gribble and Susan Jane Moyle, on August 30, 1917 in Ironwood, Michigan.⁴ William died in November, 1974 in Oakland County, Michigan, at age 83.⁵

     Arthur F. Slade went by Art.² He was born on July 14, 1917 in Gogebic County, Michigan.^2,1 He was the son of Fred Slade and Myrtle Alberta Lobb.²
     Arthur married Mary Ann Bunjevac in Michigan.¹ Arthur died on January 20, 1996 in Duluth, St. Louis County, Minnesota, at age 78.¹ He was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Aitkin, Aitkin County, Minnesota.¹

     Gwendolyn A. Slade was born circa 1918 in Gogebic County, Michigan.¹ She was the daughter of Fred Slade and Myrtle Alberta Lobb.¹
     Gwendolyn married Arvid Carlson.²

     Erwood Harry Slade was born on September 4, 1907 in Gogebic County, Michigan. [We believe 1907 is in error is is more likely Sep 4, 1910 because Erwood was not included in the census taken April 4, 1910]^1,2 He was the son of Harry Slade and Lillian Truegove.³
     Erwood married Stephanie E. [?]¹ Erwood died on February 3, 1975 in Ironwood, Gogebic County, Michigan, at age 67.²

     Wallace Elmer Slade was born on June 7, 1910 in Gogebic County, Michigan.¹ He was the son of Harry Slade and Lillian Truegove.²
     Wallace married Viola Susan Heun, daughter of Joseph Heun and Catherine Rinke.³ Wallace died on January 22, 1982 at age 71.¹ He was buried in Sunset Acres Cemetery, Ironwood, Gogebic County, Michigan.¹

     Edith Ellen M. Nicholls was born in June, 1891 in Gogebic County, Michigan.^2,3 She was the daughter of Albert Nicholls and Marth Exlett [?].^2,3
     Edith married Thomas Davey Slade, son of Samuel Richard Slade and Eliza Jane Davey, on July 31, 1912 in Michigan.²

     Ethelyn F. Slade was born circa 1914 in Gogebic County, Michigan.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Davey Slade and Edith Ellen M. Nicholls.¹
     Ethelyn married first Ira Lucas on August 13, 1937 in Ironwood, Gogebic County, Michigan,², the son of Ella Dashannd & Harry Lucas.³
     Ethelyn married second Bernard Thompson.⁴ Ethelyn died on March 22, 2000 in Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan.⁵

     Gordon J. Slade was born on July 16, 1914 in Gogebic County, Michigan.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas Davey Slade and Edith Ellen M. Nicholls.¹
     Gordon married Marion Joyce Williams on May 20, 1939 in Michigan.³ Gordon died on February 16, 2003 in Macomb County, Michigan, at age 88.²

     Raymond C. Slade was born on February 12, 1917 in Gogebic County, Michigan.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas Davey Slade and Edith Ellen M. Nicholls.¹
     Raymond married Aleda [?] circa 1935.³ Raymond died on November 10, 2002 in Michigan at age 85.²

     Howard Samuel Slade was born on July 15, 1919 in Gogebic County, Michigan.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas Davey Slade and Edith Ellen M. Nicholls.¹
     Howard married Margaret June Buchmiller, daughter of George Buchmiller and Margaret Bier, on April 7, 1947 in Gladstone, Delta County, Michigan.³ Howard died on July 15, 2016 in Oakland County, Michigan, at age 97.⁴ His obituary read as follows:

      SLADE, HOWARD S. 97, of Farmington Hills, died peacefully July 15, 2016. Beloved husband of 69 years to June. Devoted father of Bette (Pete) Inzano, Ed (Mary), and Jack (Pam). Cherished grandfather of eight; and great-grandfather of nine. Sadly, Howard was preceded in death by his son, Jim (Linda) and granddaughter, Crystal. Visitation Saturday, July 23, 2:00 p.m. until the 3:00 p.m. Memorial Service, in the Chapel of Nardin Park United Methodist Church, 29887 W. Eleven Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. Memorial tributes suggested to Nardin Park United Methodist Church, Farmington Hills. Published in the Detroit Free Press, The Detroit News and other local publications from July 21 to July 24, 2016.⁴

     Herbert Stuart Slade was born on June 22, 1920 in Gogebic County, Michigan.^1,3 He was the son of Fred Slade and Myrtle Alberta Lobb.¹
     Herbert married Merle Ruth Laplante on September 30, 1950 in Crystal Falls, Iron County, Michigan.⁴ Herbert died in May, 1973 at age 52.³ He was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Ironwood, Gogebic County, Michigan.⁵

     Loretta Edith Slade was born on September 19, 1921 in Ironwood, Gogebic County, Michigan.^1,2 She was the daughter of Thomas Davey Slade and Edith Ellen M. Nicholls.¹
     Loretta married Wayne J. Pihlaja.³ Loretta died on May 11, 2020 at age 98.² She was buried in Harger Cemetery, Howell, Livingston County, Michigan.²

     Marjorie Jean Slade was born on March 4, 1924 in Ironwood, Gogebic County, Michigan.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Davey Slade and Edith Ellen M. Nicholls.²
     Marjorie married George Gotfred Hulstrom on December 11, 1942.¹ Marjorie died on January 4, 2011 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan, at age 86.¹ She was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Ironwood, Gogebic County, Michigan.¹ Her obituary read as follows:

      Marjorie Jean (Slade) Hulstrom, 86, formerly of Ironwood, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011, at the Arbor Hospice facility following a severe stroke. Her two remaining sons were by her side.She was born March 4, 1924, in Ironwood, daughter of the late Edith (Nicholls) and Thomas Slade. She attended area schools and married her high school sweetheart, George Gotfred Hulstrom, on Dec. 11, 1942, in Detroit.Jean worked at the St. James Hotel as a waitress and as a caterer's assistant in Ironwood. After moving to Ann Arbor in 1968, she worked for a short time helping to pack hotdogs before the University of Michigan football games. She went on to work as a salesperson at Winkelmans, a women's clothing store in Ann Arbor.Jean loved taking pictures of family and friends, always taking two to make sure she got a good one. The house in Ann Arbor is filled with photo albums that form a photographic record of the Hulstrom and Slade families and friends.In her later years, post George's passing, she became quite adept at e-mailing friends and family and enjoyed spending time online and staying in touch.She enjoyed getting together with her remaining siblings whenever the opportunity presented itself. She even was brave enough to get on a plane to go to Washington to be with her son, Larry, and family and/or fly to Arizona to stay with her sister, Loretta, during the winter months.George and Jean both enjoyed going to U of M football games. Once it became more difficult to get around, she enjoyed watching the games from home, where she also enjoyed watching Detroit Red Wings hockey games and her Western movies on Saturday while eating a bag of microwave popcorn. She and George loved getting back up to Ironwood whenever they could and stayed in touch with friends and classmates.Jean was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Ironwood and later the West Side United Methodist Church in Ann Arbor.She was preceded in death by her husband, George, her son, William, daughter-in-law Leah "Cheech" (Rodgers), and siblings, Ethelyn, Ray, Gordon and Lawrence.She is survived by her sons, Robert (Mary), Grass Lake, and Larry (Kay), Kennewick, Wash; daughter-in-law Kathleen, Edgerton, Wis; brothers, Howard Slade and Tom Slade; and sisters Janis Snell and Loretta Pihalja. She is also survived by grandchildren Leah (Matt) Loew, Daniel (Lindsey) Hulstrom, Creightyn (Jay) McMunn, Joshua Hulstrom, Jason (Marina) Hulstrom, Stephen (Alaina) Pardonnet and Suzanne Pardonnet; and great-grandchildren Zachary McMunn, Rebekah, Jacob, and Hannah Loew, Connor and Megan Soukup, and William and Elsa Pardonnet.A Memorial Service is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011, at the West Side United Methodist Church in Ann Arbor, with the Rev. Tracy N. Huffman officiating.Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Ironwood.¹

     Thomas William Slade was born on November 25, 1926 in Ironwood, Gogebic County, Michigan.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas Davey Slade and Edith Ellen M. Nicholls.^1,3
     Thomas William Slade registered for the draft for World War II in 1942, while living at Ironwood, Michigan, at 613 Lake St., Thomas Slade, next of kin.¹
     Thomas married Dorothy M. Randa on October 4, 1947 in Ironwood, Michigan.⁴ The daughter of Marian Orbick & Jacob L Randa.⁴ They moved to Colorado Springs after their marriage. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church.² Thomas died on October 28, 2020 in Colorado Aprings, El Paso County, Colorado, at age 93.² His obituary read as follows:

      THOMAS WILLIAM SLADE, November 25, 1926 October 28, 2020, Thomas William Slade, age 93, was born in Ironwood Michigan, a residence of Colorado Springs, Colorado for 73 years. He passed away peacefully on October 28, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Thomas was the most loving, caring, kind person. He was known for his big beautiful smile. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Being with his wife Dorothy Slade, along with his grandkids and great-grandkids was the joy of his life. He also enjoyed fishing, yelling at the Broncos, and watching old Westerns. He was the most outstanding father, grandfather and great-grandfather anyone could have asked for. He was the most beloved husband to Dorothy M. Slade for an amazing 73 years. He is survived by his wife, 3 children,
Thomas (Karen) Slade,
Linda (Keith) Zeornes,
Randy (Debi) Slade;
7 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and one sister, Janis Snell. Due to current Covid-19 conditions and Thomas's wishes there will be no funeral. Family will have a private celebration of life. He will be greatly missed by all.
publishes in The Gazette (Colorado Springs, CO) Nov 6, 2020.²

     Sushana Ursula Gribble was known as Ursula.² She was born circa 1895 in Everell, Pennsylvania, Her father was born in England, her mother was born in Pennsylvania.^3,4 She was the daughter of Samuel James Gribble and Susan Jane Moyle.³
     Sushana married William Leonard Slade, son of Samuel Richard Slade and Eliza Jane Davey, on August 30, 1917 in Ironwood, Gogebic County, Michigan.¹

     Samuel Leonard Slade was born on June 8, 1918 in Gogebic County, Michigan.² He was the son of William Leonard Slade and Sushana Ursula Gribble.³
     Samuel married Lorna May Disbrow, daughter of Walter F. Disbrow and Minnie May Sanders, on October 13, 1939 in Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan.⁴

     Clyde Gribble Slade was born in 1920 in Gogebic County, Michigan.¹ He was the son of William Leonard Slade and Sushana Ursula Gribble.¹ Clyde died on April 9, 2014 in Midland, Michigan.² His obituary read as follows:

      Clyde Gribble Slade, 94, of Midland, died Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at Independence Village. He was born Sept. 28, 1919 in Ironwood, son of the late William L. and S. Ursula (Gribble) Slade. Clyde married the former Bernice E. Leverton April 19, 1941. She passed away Dec. 22, 2013.

Clyde was a member of First United Methodist Church.

He is survived by children, Karen S. Martin of Midland, Gerald B. (Beverly) Slade of Kewadin, Clyde E. (Leona) Slade of Troy and Jacqueline A. (James) Driver of Gaylord; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and wife, Clyde was preceded in death by one son, Russell A. Slade; by son-in-law, Bill Martin; and by four brothers, S. Leonard Slade, Ralph Slade, John E. Slade and Merle Slade.

Funeral services for Clyde will take place 11 a.m. Saturday, April 26, 2014, from the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Home, 1200 W. Wheeler St. The Rev. Dr. Charles Keyworth will officiate. Burial will be in White Chapel Cemetery in Troy.

Clyde's family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, from 10 a.m. until time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider First United Methodist or American Home Health care Hospice.

Published in Midland Daily News from Apr. 23 to Apr. 24, 2014.³

     Ralph C. Slade was born circa 1922 in Ironwood, Gogebic County, Michigan.¹ He was the son of William Leonard Slade and Sushana Ursula Gribble.¹
     Ralph married Ruth H. [?] circa 1943.² Ralph died on November 24, 2006 in Seminole, Pinellas County, Florida.²

     Berta Louise Slade was born on September 2, 1885 in Norfolk, Virginia.¹ She was the daughter of James Albert Slade and Indi Anna Watt.²
     Berta married Jasper Harwood Edwards on April 29, 1914 in Norfolk, Virginia.¹ They had no children. Berta died on July 21, 1971 at age 85¹ and was buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk City, Virginia.³

     Clifford F. Crowder was born in September, 1877 in Virginia.^1,2
     Clifford married Florence Lee Slade, daughter of James Albert Slade and Indi Anna Watt.¹ Clifford died on November 22, 1921 in Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia, at age 44.³

     Cora May Hudgins was born in 1876 in Virginia.¹
     Cora married Henry Linwood Slade, son of James Albert Slade and Indi Anna Watt, on January 24, 1906 in Nottoway County, Virginia.¹

     Frank Moncure Slade was born on September 12, 1907 in Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia.^1,2 He was the son of Henry Linwood Slade and Cora May Hudgins.¹
     Frank married Beatrice Irene Knighton on March 13, 1936 in Green Cove Springs, Clay County, Florida.² Frank died on July 4, 1976 at age 68³ and was buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk City, Virginia.³

     Beatrice Irene Knighton was born on July 23, 1910 in Sullivan, Raleigh County, West Virginia.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Erby Knighton and Ida Mae "Sarah" Cook.¹
     Beatrice married Frank Moncure Slade, son of Henry Linwood Slade and Cora May Hudgins, on March 13, 1936 in Green Cove Springs, Clay County, Florida.¹ Beatrice died on June 23, 1971 in Reidsville, Rockingham County, North Carolina, at age 60^1,2 and was buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk City, Virginia.²