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     Ronald Vernon Bodo was born on March 8, 1939 in Durango, La Plata, Colorado,², the son of Vernon Ignacio and Harriett Beatrice Rowe Bodo.³
     Ronald married Mary Carroll Slade, daughter of Ernest Henson Slade and Barbara Harriett Mann, on May 16, 1981.⁴ Ronald died on August 16, 2018 in Tijeras, New Mexico, at age 79.³ He was buried in Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico.³ His obituary read as follows:

      Ron Bodo, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully at home in Tijeras, NM on August 16, 2018. He was born March 8, 1939 in Durango, CO to Vernon Ignacio and Harriett Beatrice Rowe Bodo. He grew up in Durango and, as a very young boy, started helping his grandfather and uncle on their Ridges Basin Ranch outside of Durango. A portion of this ranch is now a part of Lake Nighthorse. In 1955, the family moved to Albuquerque where Ron attended Highland High School for his Jr. and Sr. year. He attended the University of NM until he was drafted into the Army during the Berlin Wall crisis and was stationed in Frankfurt, Germany where he worked as a medical records clerk in the civilian hospital there. Upon his Army discharge, he completed his accounting degree at Ft. Lewis College in Durango, where, since 1974, the family has established a Bodo Scholarship Fund.He worked for Sandia National Laboratory in Albuquerque performing government contract audits for 13 years. Following his early retirement from Sandia, he moved to Texas where, for 15 years, he worked for Halliburton in the corporate office in Dallas as an Internal Auditor which enabled Ron and Carroll to travel all over the world. Having learned to ski at a very young age, he was an avid and accomplished skier. Along with competitive racing and being a ski instructor in high school and college, he was on the Safety Team, and Ski Patrol at NM and Colorado ski areas. Ron loved music and enjoyed playing a four-string guitar, a ukulele, and the harmonica. In addition, he loved helping family, friends and even strangers in need.

As a small

example, during snow storms,

he could often be seen plowing outneighbors with his beloved antique Kubota tractor. Helping others brought him great joy. He is survived by his wife, Carroll; son, Michael Bodo and wife, Christine; daughter, Cindy Bodo Harkins and husband, Dakota; step-son, Michael Jack and wife, Dawn; step-daughter, Jami Eggleston and husband Barry. He is also survived by his brother, Randy Bodo, and his sister, Kristen Bodo Smith and husband, Tony Phillips; as well as 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. In addition to family, he will be greatly missed by the numerous friends with whom Ron and Carroll developed long-lasting relationships during their 37 years of marriage. Ron's friends would agree he was a very unique and caring human being. The world is a better place because he lived. Private family interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery on November 2, 2018.³

     Florence Ann Hastie was born on June 21, 1928 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.¹ She was the daughter of Glenn Ivan Hastie and Rose Payton.^1,2
     Florence married first Harold Elmo Pine.¹
     Florence married second Warren Mitzen Slade, son of Oliver Harming Slade and Mary Emma Gary, on January 11, 1953.³ Florence died on June 5, 1997 in Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, at age 68. Florence Ann Slade - of Santa Fe, New Mexico passed away Thursday, June 5, 1997, following a lenghty illness. She was born in Enid, Oklahoma, June 21, 1928, to Rose and Glenn Hastie who have preceded her in death. She received the Brother Benidilus Award for outstanding student in 1971, and graduated from the ...⁴

     Ann Kelly was born on December 26, 1958 in Colorado.¹ She was the daughter of Eric Todd Kelly Jr. and Marcie Jennings.¹
     Ann married Dumas Ernest Slade, son of Warren Mitzen Slade and Florence Ann Hastie.¹ Ann died on November 17, 2017 in Penrose, Colorado, at age 58.² Her obituary read as follows:

      Ann Kelly - Beloved granddaughter, daughter and mother passed away at home in her sleep on November 17, 2017. She is survived by her son Quinn Dumas Slade. Ann was a life-time Colorado resident and her family lived on a ranch in Southern Colorado. The Kelly's were active in the community of Penrose Colorado. Ann continued that tradition. Plans are in progress for a Remembrance Service during the Memorial Day weekend. Plans will be shared as they are finalized. Quinn asks that anyone wishing to honor his mother's memory contribute to the Fremont Center for the Arts. https://www. fremontarts.org. 505 Macon Avenue, Canon City, Colorado 81212.
Published in The Canon City Daily Record on Dec. 5, 2017.²

     Simon D. Slade Jr. was born on June 22, 1921 in Griffin, Spalding County, Georgia.^1,2 He was the son of Simon D. Slade Jr. and Flora Mae Wilborn.¹ His name at birth was Simon Mancle Slade, after his father died, his mother had his name legally changed to Simon D. Slade, Jr.^1,2
     Simon married Vermodis Cowan.³ She was the daughter of Grover and Ruth (Jackson) Cowan.⁴ Simon died on September 7, 2008 at age 87.⁵ He was buried in White Church Cemetery, Summerville, Dorchester County, South Carolina.⁵ His obituary read as follows:

      Simon D. Slade, Jr., 87, of Summerville, SC, husband of Vermodis C. Slade, died Sunday, September 7, 2008 in a local hospital. Graveside funeral services will be held at White Church Cemetery, Wednesday afternoon, September 10, 2008 at 1 o???clock. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Dorchester Presbyterian Church, 10290 Dorchester Road, Summerville, SC 29485. Mr. Slade was born June 22, 1921 in Griffin, GA, a son of Simon D. Slade and Flora Mae Wilborn Slade. He was a retired Sergeant with the U.S. Army where he was a veteran of World War II and Korean Conflict. He was a member of Dorchester Presbyterian Church and was an ordained Presbyterian Elder. Surviving are his wife, Vermodis Cowan Slade of Summerville; one daughter, Betsy Mitchum of North Charleston, SC; one son, Michael Slade and his wife, Becky of Rock Hill, SC; two grandchildren, Allie Mitchum of North Charleston, Lori Wade of Florence, AL; and one great-grandchild, Kelsey Wade of Florence, AL. Arrangements by Parks Funeral Home, Inc., 130 West 1st North Street, Summerville, SC 29483.⁵

     Erick Dumas Slade was born on July 8, 1959 in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California.² He was the son of Dumas Winston Slade and Alice Joy Fones.^1,3
     Erick married Jackie [?].² Erick Dumas Slade (an unknown value) in 2008. Erick died on February 1, 2017 in Parker, Colorado, at age 57.² His obituary read as follows:

      Erick Dumas Slade, 57 of Parker, CO passed away Friday February 1, 2017 at his home.
Erick was born in Santa Barbara, California, on July 8th, 1959 to Alice Joy and Dumas Winston Slade. He grew up in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and graduated from Santa Fe High School. He attended the University of New Mexico, in Albuquerque, where he met his wife Jackie. They were married and moved to Colorado in 1984.

Erick spent most of his life in the real estate field, mostly in research. The last 15 years as a research director for a company that he loved, working with people he respected and admired. Everything outside of work revolved around his wife and two boys. He enjoyed nothing more than relaxing in the yard, watching the cats play, and drinking coffee on sunny weekend mornings. He loved living in Colorado and driving in the mountains to his favorite places, Estes Park, Breckenridge, and Glenwood Springs.

Erick is survived by his wife Jackie and his two sons, Tom and Jeff. He is also survived by his father Dumas Winston, His tow brothers, Dean and Dirk and a sister Desira. He was proceeded in death by his mother Alice Joy Amiday.²

     Joseph Redden Taylor Bassett was born on April 21, 1878 in Tennessee.^3,2 He was the son of Joseph Allen Bassett and Rose Linda Bettis.^1,4
     Joseph married Mary Vashti Slade, daughter of Samuel Joseph Slade and Nancy Irene Bruton, in 1904.¹ Joseph Redden Taylor Bassett was registered for the military draft in World War I on September 10, 1918 in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas.⁵ He was a real estate agent. Joseph died on December 14, 1927 in Potter County, Texas, at age 49.⁴ He was buried in Llano Cemetery, Amarillo, Potter County, Texas.⁶

     Went by his middle name: Slade. Charles Slade Bassett was born on May 20, 1905 in Texas.^2,3 He was the son of Joseph Redden Taylor Bassett and Mary Vashti Slade.²
     Slade married Evelyn Suddarth Keel circa 1925 in Potter County, Texas.³ Charles died in October, 1963 in Texas at age 58.³ He was buried in Llano Cemetery, Amarillo, Potter County, Texas.⁴

     Carter Anthony Bassett was born on November 9, 1907 in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas.^1,3 He was the son of Joseph Redden Taylor Bassett and Mary Vashti Slade.¹
     Carter married Lorene Maxwell circa 1935.⁴ Carter died in March, 1971 in Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas, at age 63.³ He was buried in Llano Cemetery, Amarillo, Potter County, Texas.⁵