I subscribe to the Digest versions, so I don't get the immediate response that those who subscribe to the List versions. On May 24th I first learned of my friend John William Sloniker's passing on May 20th. Even then, I had been so occupied with home chores that I haven't gotten a response to my great regret to learn of John's passing. Sarah Little of the U of W also wrote to me to be sure that I had seen the announcement re John. I greatly appreciate Sarah's recall of our friendship. I expressed some of my feelings when I heard that John would have to be taken off of PSRoots bulletin in which he was so active, and helped so many many persons find answers, and help solve searching and finding, all related to the genealogical concerns among us. John "came to bat" when we were having concerns about Snohomish Cemetery - the Support, the debacle, the truths entailed with the site as a cemetery that had been neglected by the City and the community. The debacle goes on. John concered himself with the Indian, the American Indian, the Native American (as the designation is Today). I am sure that this is one of his reasons for support for the Snohomish Cemetery, since there is such remains in that cemetery, even today. John was such a great problem solver and knew his way around our many areas over his years in this part of the woods, that I come to attach the moniker "The Ferrett" or "Ferrett" to him for the love he had for helping people find and seek among we genealogists. His answers were always well thought out, and brought success to many of us when we got "stuck" on something. I got to meet with John on several occasions and I marveled at his dedication and concern about people and their concerns. He helped me many times in many ways, and he saw that I got copies of articles that he knew were of interest to me. How I miss his contributions to the many who needed, and benefited by them. It is with a deep loss to us as genealogists and loss of a concerned person who gave of himself for others so generously. I had no idea that he was from such a large family, and that his Mother is still living. I wish all of the Family of John Wm. Sloniker my very best regards for his friendly attitude, his perspective of life and the dedication that he g a v e of himself while he was able. God's Blessings go to the Sloniker Family, all of them, and to the fond memories of a Great Man among us for his support and contributions; for his concerns for Others ! Carroll in Snohomish who will miss John greatly but the memories of him will live on. Thank you Sarah Little for remembering me relative to John. Like you said, "What a loss!" * * * 30 * * *