Dale Slater

Dale Slater, age 53, of Livonia passed away peacefully at home on October 1, 2012. Beloved husband of Dianne; dear father of Jonathan, Daniel, and Michael. Survived by his parents, Jim and Marcia Slater and his siblings: Dennis (Karen) Slater, Jim (Judy) Slater, Eileen (Rick) Feret, Terry (Kelly) Slater, and Dawn McGraw and many other loving family and friends.

Dale graduated from Churchill High School in 1976 and played on the 1974 state champion baseball team. His passion for the game led him to a lifelong pursuit of coaching at various levels, culminating at the high school level at Plymouth Christian Academy.

His faith was central in his life and was the basis for all that he did. He was an excellent role model to his sons, family and friends. He was very passionate and knowledgeable about everything he did: work, coaching, and above all - his faith.

Visitation hours will be Friday, October 5, 2012, from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48152.

The funeral service will be on Saturday, October 6, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at Harry J. Will Funeral Home.

Private interment for the immediate family will follow at Parkview Memorial Cemetery, Livonia.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests any donations be made to the Slater family.

For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:

Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness,

which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day:

and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

(2 Tim 4:6-8)