SLONAKER Vivian Ward Slonaker, 56, of Columbus, OH, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2008 after a courageous battle with Lung Cancer. Family will receive friends at KAUBER-SAMMONS FUNERAL HOME, 289 S. Main St., Pataskala, OH on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 from 12-2 p.m. with a 2 p.m. Funeral Service to follow. Interment to follow at Pataskala Cemetery. Vivian was born on December 18, 1951 in Inez, KY. She is survived by her loving husband of 25 years, Roger G. Slonaker Sr.; daughter, Debra Ward Slonaker; stepson, Roger G. Slonaker Jr.; mother, Hattie (Cline) Dutton; brother, Clarence (Sue) Ward; sister, Penny (Ruben) DelRio; along with many close nieces, nephews and good friends. Vivian is preceded in death by her father Delbert Ward and three brothers Mike, Lee and Dean Ward. The family would like to extend a special "Thank You" to all the nurses and staff of OSU ICU 1195 that took such loving care of Vivian and her family. Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obit! uaries Published in The Columbus Dispatch on 10/13/2008