I was born March 22, 1928, to Ella Heap Slater and James Roy Slater in Tooele, in the family home where l still lived. I died Sept. 17, 2017.
I married Nord Seright Putnam, Aug. 15, 1944. We had one son, Dennis Frank Putnam, born Dec. 18, 1947. We later divorced and I married Frank D McKeller in January 1950, later divorced.
I then married the love of my life and best friend Donald G Smith, Aug. 10, 1957. We have been married 60-plus years.
I was a member of the Tooele Gem and Mineral Club for 45 years. I was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary for 41 years.
I was preceded in death by my wonderful parents, Ella Heap Slater and James Roy Slater; my six brothers: lvan, Earl, Roy, Floyd, Lawrence and Perry Slater; my wonderful sisters, Rhea Slater Voyles and lrene Slater Johnson; many wonderful nieces and nephews; and also my grandparents. My mother raised two grandchildren who were like my brother and sister, Gerald Jo Russell and Donna Pearl Russell Gillispie (both deceased).
I leave behind my dear husband, Donald G Smith; my wonderful son Dennis Frank (Janette) Putnam; four grandchildren: Gary (Paula), Kevin (Jamie), Nate Putnam and Trish Putnam (Logan) Williams; great-grandchildren, Loren, Jaxon and Tegan Williams, Haylee Putnam, Wade and Harley Heston and Lennon Gage Betonney.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, at noon at Tate Mortuary, 110. S. Main St., with a visitation an hour prior to the service. A night viewing will be held Sunday, Sept. 24, from 6-8 p.m. at Tate Mortuary.