Vernon Howard Slater

Vernon Howard Slater passed away on September 9th, 2008 at the age of 79, after a year and a half battle with cancer. Vernon was born in Twin Falls, Idaho to Harry Slater and Reva (Reid) Slater. His family lived in Filer, Idaho and he attended Filer schools through 8th grade. Vernon worked on several farms in the Buhl and Filer area, then joined the Army and was deployed to Korea. He was awarded three Bronze Stars for his service. Upon his discharge from the Army, he returned to the Magic Valley and worked on various farms, ending up working for Grindstaff Farms and spending the next 35 years there. Vernon married Clarice Miller of Buhl on November 10, 1972 in Elko, NV. They were happily married for 36 years. We could always count on Grandpa to share stories about his military days and his days on the farms he worked on. Grandpa was happiest when he was outdoors. He loved working and enjoyed taking care of his yard, flowers and garden. He had a special place in his heart for animals and he enjoyed reading, especially the Reader's Digest. Vernon is preceded in death by his father Harry Slater, mother Reva (Reid) Slater, his brothers Eugene "Gene" Slater, William "Billie" (Duke) Slater, and Don Slater. He is survived by his wife Clarice (Miller) Slater, stepdaughter Linda McGhee (Larry), stepson Wesley Miller (Candi), daughter Bonnie Bauer, sister Mary (Slater) Fox, 7 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Graveside Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 13, 2008 at Twin Falls Cemetery with a viewing from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home, 2551 Kimberly Road, Twin Falls.