Person Page

     Ernest Bruce Slade was known as Bruce. He was born on November 17, 1918 in New York City, New York.¹ He was the son of Ernest Bewley Slade and Cornelia Stewart.²
     Ernest married Jeanie Wright Romaine on April 27, 1946.² Ernest died on September 11, 2011 in Jefferson County, Colorado, at age 92.³ His obituary read as follows:

      November 17, 1918 - September 11, 2011 Ernest Bruce Slade was born to Ernest Bewley Slade and Cornelia Stewart at the Women's Hospital in New York City, almost one week after Armistice Day and the close of World War I. "Bruce" grew up in Newark, New Jersey along with his younger brother, Russell. Bruce was able to skip the fourth grade in school and excelled in his studies. He lost his mother on Good Friday, 1936 to pneumonia and worked hard to support the family during the Great Depression. Bruce later attended a night school program at Rutgers University, earning a Bachelor's degree in business administration and mathematics in 1942. During this time, Bruce developed an interest in horsemanship as a member of a New Jersey National Guard cavalry unit. Bruce was accepted into Naval Officer Candidate School at Northwestern University and was commissioned an Ensign in the U.S. Navy shortly after the outbreak of World War II. He served in a variety of posts during the Pacific campaign, to include assignments on board the USS Sands, the USS Calamaries, and the USS Melina where he served as her Commanding Officer. Bruce was wounded in action during the battles of Guadalcanal and again during the battle for Okinawa. He even earned a commission as a Lieutenant with the Australian Navy while deployed to that country as a part of the Lend-Lease program. Following the end of World War II, for a short period of time, Bruce was attached as a liaison officer to the Chinese Nationalist forces under Chiang Kai-shek. While serving in the Pacific Theater, Bruce began receiving letters from a young nursing student, Jeanie Wright Romaine, living in a boarding house managed by Bruce's aunt Vera. Aunt Vera asked her tenants to write deployed servicemen, including her nephew, to help the war effort and boost troop morale. Bruce and Jean fell in love through their correspondence and were married on April 27, 1946. After leaving active service with the Navy, Bruce worked for Shell Petroleum in New York while Jean worked in a Polio Hospital for children. Bruce continued his education earning a Master's Degree from Columbia University in 1947. Bruce and Jean were blessed with their first child, David Bruce Slade on April 18, 1949 and their second child, Kenneth Dale Slade, on November 3, 1950. While a young child, Dave began having chronic pneumonia and it was recommended that the family move to a drier climate. Bruce was hired by the Great Western Sugar Company in Denver in 1952 with a recommendation from soon to be President Dwight Eisenhower. Shortly after arriving in Colorado, the family moved into a small duplex near Alameda and Allison Streets in Lakewood. Bruce and Jean welcomed their first daughter, Cornelia Ann Slade into the world on January 27, 1954. That same year, the Slade's moved to a brand new house at 2260 Lewis Street in Lakewood with a $12,000.00 mortgage. Not long after becoming a Colorado resident, Bruce won a post as an Associate Professor in statistics at Denver University. The family welcomed their second daughter, Helen Kay Slade, into the world on November 3, 1957. As his professional life in Colorado picked up steam, Bruce became a partner in the firm Halverson Slade Inc., providing market research and advertising services to the regional business community. Bruce also did work for Rocky Mountain Dental Works in the area of market research in foreign nations. The family was blessed with their fifth child, Russell Wright Slade, on June 4, 1963. To provide for his growing family, Bruce moved his clan to a ranch house in Golden in 1970. Eager to strike out on his own, he bought Denver-based Straser Candy Company in 1974 and the Vincent Bar-None Company in 1975 where he served as President and CEO at both firms. In the final years of their lives, Bruce and Jean moved from their longtime home in Golden to a smaller residence in Arvada in 2004. Jean passed away on April 24, 2005, three days before their 59th wedding anniversary, after a long battle with cancer. Bruce and Jean were devoted members of St. John Chrysostom Episcopal Church in Golden where Bruce did ministry work and lead Bible study classes for the congregation. Bruce joined Jean peacefully on the morning of September 11, 2011 at his home as he was preparing to go to church. Bruce's legacy will be forever with those his life has touched and he will be greatly missed. Thank you Dad, for all that you gave us and the man you were. Memorial Service: Friday, 09/16/2011, 10 A.M. St. John Chrysostom Church 13151 W. 28th Avenue, Golden, Colorado In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John Chrysostom Church.³ He FamilyTree Y-DNA25 # 51785 grp 8.

     Sarah L. Slade was born in December, 1886 in Missouri.¹ She was the daughter of George Milford Slade and Clarabell Harrison.² Sarah is listed as a granddaughter of Orra Harrison. Both her parents are shown as born in Missouri. Her borther, Orra Smith Slade, b KS and currently living nearby with his uncle William H. Harrison.¹

     Ernest Bewley Slade was born on December 22, 1891 in New York.^2,3,4 He was the son of John Frederick Slade and Isabella Elizabeth Rhine.⁵
     Ernest married Cornelia Stewart.¹ Ernest Bewley Slade was registered for the military draft in World War I on June 5, 1917 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey.⁴ He was President of Beaver Machine & Tool Company, Newark, N.J.⁴ He was registered for World War 2 draft in 1942 while living in Newark, New Jersey, living at 140 Roseville Ave.
     He later served as a Gunnery officer on USS Sands, 4 stacker destroyer. In charge of landing craft on several landings in pacific theater.⁶ Ernest died on March 14, 1970 in Essex County, New Jersey, at age 78.⁷ He was buried in Kensico Cemetery, Valhalla, Weschester County, New York.⁷

     Cornelia Stewart was born circa 1891 in New Jersey Her parents were Cornelia Henrietta Banta and Thomas James Stewart, both born in New Jersey.²
     Cornelia married Ernest Bewley Slade, son of John Frederick Slade and Isabella Elizabeth Rhine.¹ Cornelia died on April 10, 1936 in Essex County, New Jersey.^1,3 She was buried in Kensico Cemetery, Valhalla, Weschester County, New York.³

     Russell Stuart Rhind Slade was born on December 2, 1920 in New Jersey.^1,2 He was the son of Ernest Bewley Slade and Cornelia Stewart.¹
     Russell married Louise Morrell circa 1944.²
     Russell married Maggie Feudner in 2006 in Lakewood, Jefferson County, Colorado.² Russell died on February 12, 2012 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado, at age 91.² His obituary read as follows:

      Russell Stewart Rhind Slade was born December 2nd, 1920 in New York City, the second son of Ernest and Cornelia Slade. Rus grew up in Newark, NJ with his brother, Bruce. His father owned an electrical equipment factory, and they were relatively affluent until the Depression.

His mother passed away when he was 12.
Rus had various jobs from riding a Good Humor Ice Cream tricycle to running a candy vending machine business.
Bruce gave him the money to attend Rutgers University. Then he served in the military and was shipped out to Tinian Island to work on B29 planes.
When he returned, he used the GI Bill to get a Masters in Forestry from Duke University.
He met Lou at a square dance; they fell in love and were married 6 months later.
They moved to Calais, Maine where he worked for a paper company. They had their first child, Silvia Carol who, sadly, died at two years old due to birth defects. Because of their experience with her, they did volunteer service to help other parents with mentally challenged children.
They moved to Sandpoint, Idaho where he became a forest-fire fighter. Here, Barbara was born.
Soon after, they moved to St. Helens, Oregon where Walt was born. Then they moved to St. Maries, Idaho where Rus worked as extension agent. Lou worked as a writer and photographer for the local paper.
In 1969 they moved to Lakewood where Rus worked with his brother Bruce for a short time, then started his own tree trimming business.
He also worked at the Jefferson County Outdoor Lab school, teaching kids about forestry (one of his great loves). They joined the Shepherd of the Hills church around 1970 and had a long involvement in many aspects of the church.
Lou passed away in 2004. Rus married Maggie in 2006. They lived happily at the Mt. Vista Assisted Living home until Rus's death.
Rus is survived by his wife, Maggie Feudner, his daughter Barbara Slade and son Walt Slade, daughter-in-law Kathy and grandsons Isaac, Caleb and Micah.
The memorial will be held at Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church on Sunday, February 19th at 2:30pm. The church is located at 11500 West 20th Ave, Lakewood, CO 80215. The phone number is 303-238-2482.
A reception will follow the service. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Shepherd of the Hills shelter ministry that Rus had great love for.²

     Isabella Elizabeth Rhine was born on March 10, 1859 in North Shields, Northumberland, England.¹ She was the daughter of Mary Eleanor Wait and John L. Rhind.¹
     Isabella married John Frederick Slade, son of William Slade and Ann [?].¹ Isabella died on February 13, 1916 in Manhattan, New York, at age 56.¹ She was buried in Kensico Cemetery, Valhalla, Weschester County, New York.¹

     Emma G. Yockey was born on January 18, 1920 in Pulaski County, Indiana.^1,3
     Emma married Aulderson H. Slade, son of George Thomason Slade and Sarah Emma Rhodes.¹ Emma died on July 15, 1995 at age 75.³ She was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond, Lake County, Indiana.³

     Harold Edmund Slade was born on November 14, 1887 in Manhattan, New York.¹ He was the son of John Frederick Slade and Isabella Elizabeth Rhine.¹
     Harold married Vera Seaton Schmauss on February 21, 1914 in Manhattan, New York County, New York.² Harold Edmund Slade registered for WWI draft at 461 Edgecomb Avenue on June 5, 1917 at New York City, New York County, New York.³ He is a Civil Engineer, working for New York State, P.S. Com, 120 Broadway, New York City.³ He and Vera Seaton Schmauss were living in May, 1924 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey; at 205 Mount Prospect Avenue.⁴ Harold died in 1949⁵ and was buried in Old South Burying Ground, Bolton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.⁵

     Muriel Gladys Slade was born on November 1, 1889 in Manhattan, New York.¹ She was the daughter of John Frederick Slade and Isabella Elizabeth Rhine.¹
     Muriel married William Stuart Thompson on August 22, 1913 in New York.² Muriel died on November 22, 1975 at age 86.¹

     Ernest Monroe Slade was born on September 13, 1916 in Michigan.¹ He was the son of Leon Linmere Slade and Fannie Van Fleet.²
     Ernest married Grace (Betty) [?].³ Ernest died on July 19, 1995 in Kent County, Michigan, at age 78.¹ He was buried in Rosedale Memorial Park, Tallmadge Twp, Ottawa County, Michigan.³