Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Slade, William "Bill" Wayne  August 19, 2025
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Hasting's Reminder - August 2025

WILLIAM WAYNE SLADE, age 88, of Lake Odessa, MI passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 
2025 at Corewell Meijer Heart Center.

Bill was born on April 1, 1937 to Harold & Hazel (Slusser) Slade in Lansing,MI. 
He was a 1955 graduate of Hillsdale High School and went on to MSU to obtain a 
degree in business. Which led him to be a  devoted fan of Spartan Football and 
basketball. Bill worked as a controller in various manufacturing businesses 
until his retirement in 2002. On August 15, 1980 he married Terri L.Faulkner-
Eldridge.
 
He enjoyed being outside watching birds & animals as well as planting trees & 
plants.Bill was a man of varied hobbies including cheese making, wine making & 
een Bonsai Trees.

Bill will be dearly missed by his wife of 45 years, Terri; children,Brian 
(Kristina)Slade, Timm (Mimi) Slade, Linda Shaw,Eric (Nikki) Eldridge & James 
Eldridge; 14 grandchildren ; 11 great-grandchildren; siblings, MarySue Anke & 
Yvonne VanWormer; best buddy, Winston, along with many nieces & nephews.

Preceding Bill in death were his parents; siblings, Hazel Bieskie, Harold Slade 
Jr., Ralph Slade & Dick Slade.

According to his wishes cremation has taken place ^ a celeration of his life 
will be held at a later date.

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