Dear Family: I know John thru a program which he was closely involved with and will always remember his kind and beautiful heart. I will truly miss his presence in our weekly meetings. Linda Olson
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BJ, Only meet him a few times. He was a first class Irishman, husband
lucky to snag you and the best pinch hitting volunteer in NV.
Tom and Jean Nelson
ERIN GO BRON
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I met John too late, knew him too little, and will forever carry his wisdom kindness and spirit in my life.
John so profoundly helped me that he surely was put into my path by God. Your Will, Not Mine indeed!
I can hear his gentle chuckle and feel he is at peace. May his family and friends find the same in this difficult time.
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May your memories of John and the comfort of your family and friends be a blessing. John brought a wonderful spirit to life and he will be missed by many of us.
I knew John through the Terra Linda community garden. We took extra produce to food banks during Covid, and he was a friendly, helpful presence to many of the other gardeners. We also shared many conversations about being on Mt Tam, which both of us loved and where John periodically tended to maintenance and hosting at the West Point Inn. He told me several times how he felt that he had in his life the best of all worlds. We will miss his cheerful smile, his jokes, and his readiness to pitch in when help was needed. He was a blessing in our lives.
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John was a gem and a huge loss to the lives he touched. I met him on a Marin garden tour a couple of years ago. As I toured the Unity garden, we talked plants for a bit and, as I was leaving, I realized that we had another connection when BJ showed up and I realized we had a Marin Villages connection. John was great at connecting. He came to my garden to take some unusual colored native irises to the Unity garden. When I saw him at Marin Villages events, we talked plants and gardening. I contributed to the garden today and will remember him when I visit there, not to mention thinking of him when I tend to the irises at home. My condolences to all who are missing him.
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Hearing from BJ that John had passed unexpectedly was shocking, unbelievable, and overwhelmingly tragic. Not only was he loved by the seniors he supported from Marin Villages, but he was my favorite innkeeper at the West Point Inn. Helpful and cheerful with a gentle smile he loved being at the Inn. "Best job I have ever had" , he said as he shared a loaf of his fresh from the oven baked bread or healthy snack bar he made from scratch. He remained calm and confident ready to help out hikers and members in all situations. He was sociable yet respectful of overnighter's privacy, grinning and grateful for that special vegetarian dish I would set aside "just for John". He will be an unforgettable member of the West Point Inn family. I considered him a good friend and I will miss him dearly.
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John was a friend, a good steward of this earth and I was blessed to have had the privilege to share time and space with him.
His laughter and smile are etched in my mind and that sparkle in his eyes was always reassuring that everything was going to be ok.
My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to all whose lives have been touched by this remarkably humble individual. To his family, friends and loved ones, thank you for sharing a little bit of this kind soul with us all.
I believe that he will continue to live on within each of us.
Prayers, love and light… and John, may you have some of the best honey imaginable in your next chapter of your journey.
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Weirdly, I will always think of John when I look at a scar on my foot! As a child, I cut myself on some glass at a beach in Marin and we were close enough to his apartment that we stopped by for his help. He cleaned the wound in true nurse fashion and I remember being struck by his caring, kind manner.
Other random memories include that big old van he had when we were little, eating Chinese food with you guys in San Francisco, and of course our visit to Mt. Tam in 2018… That visit was heavy for all of us in different ways, but at one point he made the comment to me that I was “a really good person”. His little comment came at a time in my personal life when I really needed it. I’ll always remember the way he made me feel in that moment. John was so good at making you feel seen and valued… I’m sure he had an impact on more people than we’ll ever know.
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John- you were truly one of the kindest, God-connected and most loving individuals I have ever met. I have not connected with you in person for many years. We hung out together at Unity over 25 years ago, even starting The Unity Singles Club where I met my husband John. You were our child’s nurse when he had to have his little finger operated on. You really watched out for him and lovingly comforted my husband John as he was so anxious over the operation.
I am certain John Slater’s life was full of those types of loving encounters. One of the best, you are and will be missed.
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John was stellar in the operating room, contributing to the healing of so many. I was always happy to see him across the OR table.
We chatted often about our families. His love for his was always strong. His kindness in listening and asking about mine spoke volumes about his character.
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