Dorothy M. Slaughter

SLAUGHTER, Dorothy (nee Bonekamp), passed away at home Monday August 12, 2013, at the age of 89 with her loving family by her side. Beloved wife of 65 years to the late Eugene Richard, deceased January 2013. Loving mother to five sons Ken, Dave, Rick, Steve and preceded in death by Chris. Loving grandmother to Angie, Jeff, Jason, Andrew, Ben, Jon, Kelley, Abbey, Brad, Brian and 14 great-grandchildren. She also leaves two sisters, Marian Collins and Eileen(Corky) Bonekamp. Mrs. Slaughter served in the U.S. Navy WAVES as Yeoman 2nd Class, and attended Hunter college while in the service. She was a Gold Life Master in Bridge and won the prestigious Gerald Steuernagle award for best exemplifying the principles of ethics, kindliness and high character in the game of Bridge. She did volunteer work distributing communion to shut-ins. Visitation at St. Gabriel Church, 48 Sharon Rd. in Glendale, Saturday at 9 AM until Mass of Eternal Rest beginning at 10 AM. Memorials may be made to the American Bridge Association.