Some of you may recall that on April 12, John Sloniker's wife signed him off this list for the last time due to ill health. Those of you who knew him personally or online have lost a tremendous asset to the genealogy world both in the Puget Sound and at large this week. I have sent a generic sympathy card to his family from his many genealogy friends in the area. For those who wish to express their sympathy privately, any cards addressed to his family c/o Seattle Genealogical Society, PO Box 75388, Seattle, WA 98125 will be forwarded to the family. His photo and obituary are online at: www.legacy.com/nwclassifieds/LegacyHome.asp Sarah Thorson Little stlittle@u.washington.edu John William Sloniker died peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 20, 2003 at age 69. He was born December 11, 1933 in Fort Eustis, VA, and was the first of 17 children born to Fred and Florence Sloniker. He is survived by his wife, Judith; two daughters, Angela Karlberg, Beth Adams and three grandchildren, Toni and Emilla Adams and Haley Karlberg; his mother Florence Sloniker; nine sisters, four brothers and many nieces and nephews. He came to Seattle in the 1960's and worked as a bookkeeper and dispatcher for Yellow Cab for many years. He then took a position with the Seattle Times circulation department from which he retired in 1999. A member of the Seattle Genealogical Society, he volunteered many hours to this organization. The family wishes to thank Swedish Home Health and Hospice as well as the many friends and relatives who assisted with his care. A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 26, 1pm, at Ravenna Boulevard Presbyterian Church in Seattle (564 NE Ravenna B! lvd). In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Puget Sound Blood Bank Hemophilia Division with which he had a long and positive relationship (921 Terry Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104). Seattle Times 24 May 2003, page B6 and online.