Edwin William Slater, 94, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2018 in Taylorsville, Utah. He was born on December 20, 1923 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Edwin and Emelia Nielsen Slater. He graduated from Cyprus High School and later married Joyce Lorraine Allen on June 17, 1947 in Elko, Nevada.
Edwin loved spending time with his family. They enjoyed many hiking and fishing trips together. He loved being up in the mountains or at home working in his yard. He was extremely smart and loved tinkering around with technology and creating new things.
Edwin is survived by his son, Dennis Slater, daughter, Cris Slater (Steve Christiansen); 2 great grandchildren; sister, Mary Smith. He is preceded in death by his wife, Joyce; granddaughter, Jamie Lynn Allen.
Graveside services for Edwin will be held on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at 2:00 PM at the Valley View Memorial Park, 4400 West 4100 South in West Valley City, Utah.
Condolences can be sent to valleyviewfh.com