This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: SLACK, WEARMOUTH, MAGUFFEE, ORBECK, HITE, BLAISDELL Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22232/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SLACK, Randy C. Age 59 Of Richland, MI Died Monday, February 4, 2008 at Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Ann Arbor. He was born October 3, 1948 in Plainwell, the son of Charles A. and Betty J. (Wearmouth) Slack. He grew up at Sherman Lake, Augusta and graduated from Gull Lake High School in 1966. He was a Vietnam veteran and was awarded a Purple Heart for injuries received in combat. On December 13, 1969, Randy C. Slack became united in marriage to Susan L. Maguffee, in Lawton, OK. In addition to his wife, Susan, Randy is survived by his daughter, Kerri Slack; sons, Shane and Cody Slack, grandson Austin; granddaughter, Skyler Slack, all of Richland; his mother, Betty Slack of Augusta; sisters, Wendy (Dave) Orbeck of Delton, Lori (Mike) Hite of Climax, Kim (Keith) Blaisdell of Comstock and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and close friends. Randy loved the outdoors, boats and old cars. He was recently building a " '38 " Ford pickup from spare parts, an accomplishment he was proud of. He worked at Stryker as a! machinist, until his retirement in 1998 due to health. At the request of the family a memorial service will be held 1:00 PM Friday, February 8, 2008 at the Yorkville Community Church with Rev. Shan Martin, officiating. Interment of cremains will be at Ft. Custer National Cemetery at a later date. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the church, Disabled American Veterans or to the Slack family. Arrangements by the FRLEY-ESTES & DOWDLE RICHLAND CHAPEL 9170 East D. Ave. (M-89) Personal remembrances may be made at: www.farleyestesdowdle.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/7/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.