Michael Francis Slowey

loving family after losing his battle with cancer. He lived a full, beautiful life

of 81 years. He resided in El Dorado County for over 60 years.

He was a great storyteller. His favorite thing to talk about was his family

and growing up with 9 siblings. He had endless stories of growing up, all

entertaining. His Mom and Dad had their hands full, a home full of fun,

crazy events, God and love.Michael Francis Slowey, age 81, of Placerville, California passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025.

He loved golf, crossword puzzles, SF Giants, SF Forty Niners, and

spending time with family and friends.

He was a member of Cold Springs Country Club for many years and

played with the Spanky’s Golf Club. In his earlier years he played softball

at Lions Park in Placerville and was also an empire for youth baseball in

the area.

He got a kick out of telling us the fishing and bear stories, mens camping

trips to Hell Hole, which was a yearly tradition.

He worked in telecommunications with Pacific Bell for 50+ years, started

as a lineman, then supervisor and eventually became an inspector. His

crew at Pac Bell were not only co-workers but truly became best friends

and family.

He met the love of his life, Norma Jo, at Sam’s Town, they fell in love and

the rest is history. Married for 50 years, together they raised four

daughters. He was the only man in a house full of girls, he was truly a

saint. He always took care of his girls and was our “go to guy” in the worst

and best of times.

Michael grew up in Klamath Falls, OR, and attended Sacred Heart

Academy, a Catholic parochial school. He was a Catholic and never

wavered from his devotion and faith. In high school he was involved in

sports, he was captain of the basketball team, played baseball, and

football. His senior year, he was the student body vice president. He was

also the editor of the school paper and yearbook. While editor of the paper

he got the opportunity to interview John F. Kennedy as JFK was

campaigning for the presidency of the US. He loved telling that story.

Michael was born in Prosser, Washington on October 8, 1943, to his father,

Francis Eugene Slowey of Irene, SD and his mother, Marguerite Elizabeth

Morrison of New Orleans, LA.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Patrick Slowey,

Seattle WA, and his sister Phyllis Minten of Tracy, CA.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Norma Jo Slowey, his daughters,

Georgiann Chambers (Ted), Melinda Frank (Steve), Beth Ann Slowey and

Stacy Aylsworth, his siblings, Shirley Matchett, Janet Roberts, Virginia

Smith, Donna Keylor, Glenn Slowey and Joseph Slowey, 9 grandchildren,

6.5 great grandchildren and his little dog Sofia.

A rosary for Michael will be held Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at St. Patrick’s

Catholic Church, 3109 Sacramento Street, Placerville, CA, followed by

Mass at 11:00, with reception at church hall to follow.