Burl Slawson

Burl Harlan Slawson, age 92, of Spring Hill, Kansas, died August 21, 2012. He was born May 26, 1920 IN Wellsford, KS, the son of Claude C. and Beulah (Martin) Slawson. When he was 8 years of age they moved to Adrian, MO. It was there they struggled through the great depression. In 1939 he left Adrian and went to San Diego, CA to work at Fisher Body and Ryan Aeronautical. He joined the United States Navy on November 10, 1943 and was honorably discharged on April 16, 1946. He was united in marriage to Leslie Irene Feris on August 31, 1945 in San Diego, CA. He and Irene moved to the Stilwell, KS area and lived there for over 50 years. Burl had a plumbing shop in Olathe, KS for 14 years and was a member of Local # 8 Plumbers Union for 48 years. He enjoyed collecting antiques. The family would like to thank Crossroads Hospice and a special thanks to Adrianne L.P.N. and Sparkel H.H.A. with Crossroads Hospice, and for the love and care given by Blackhawk staff. Thanks to all of his family and friends at this time, he will be sorely missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife Leslie, and 1 granddaughter. Survivors include two sons, Danny Slawson and wife Joyce, Stilwell, KS; Martin Slawson and wife Sherri, Stilwell, KS; one daughter, Marilyn Edwards and husband Jim, Paola, KS; 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. The family suggests contributions to the Crossroads Hospice. Stilwell Baptist Church, 19950 Broadmoor Lane Stilwell Kansas Service: Friday, August 24, 2012 at 1:30 PM Visitation: Thursday, August 23, 2012 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM