Donald Dale Slaughter's Obituary
Donald Dale Slaughter, 91, 0f Springdale, Arkansas, died Wednesday November 12, 2003 at his home.
He was born December 8, 1911 in Independence, Iowa the son of Charles and rose Slaughter.
Mr. Slaughter married Lois Sayles on October 28, 1939. They lived in Decorah, Iowa for twenty years where Dale was a manager of an independent oil company.
The couple moved to Fayetteville in 1959 and owned and operated the Motor Lodge Motel in Fayetteville. Dale worked as an accountant for Steele Canning Company and on retirement moved to Springdale.
Dale volunteered at the Bread of Life. He was an avid fisherman and hunter all of his life.
Survivors include his wife of sixty-four years Lois Slaughter of the home, two daughters, Marsha Allen of Broomfield, Colorado and Linda Dykes of Arlington, Texas, one son Bob Slaughter of Copan, Oklahoma. Six grandchildren, Major Mark Allen, USAF, Greg Allen of Aurora, Colorado, Kimberly Frydrychowicz of Gulf Breeze, Florida, Stacey Slaughter of Stillwater, Oklahoma, Melissa Slaughter of Dewey, Oklahoma and Alec Slaughter of Copan, Oklahoma.
To sign the online guest book go to www.nelsonberna.com .
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday November 17, 2003 at the First United Methodist Church of Springdale, Arkansas.
In lieu of flowers memorials contributions may be made to the Washington Regional Medical Center Hospice and the 1st United Methodist Church of Springdale, Arkansas.
Arrangements are by Nelson-Berna Funeral Home and Crematory of Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Visitation Date Time No Visitation Visitation Location Service Date Time November 17, 2003 2:00 PM Service Location First United Methodist Church of Springdale, AR, In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Springdale or the Washington Regional Hospice.
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