Eustace Levi Slinker

The Payette Independent
Thursday, July 22, 1926

Eustace Levi Slinker was born Nov. 10, 1871, in Wanens county, Iowa. He was married January 24, 1895 to Cora B. Roberts, near St. Charles, Iowa. Of this union 7 children were born, 4 of whom are living, namely; Carol, Paul, Eunice, and Marion. Mrs. Slinker passed away in Fruitland 6 years ago. Mr. Slinker passed away at the home of his sister, Mrs. H. B. Strawn after a short illness. Besides her, he leaves 2 sisters, Mrs. P. A. Creger, and Mrs. W. F. King, of Filmore, California, and two brothers. He was a member of the M. E. church and a faithful worker in the same. Mr. Slinker has many friends in Payette and Fruitland who will mourn his loss. He lived at both places a number of years. He was for several years agent for the Watkins Products where he made many friends.

Funeral services were held from the M. E. church at Payette, conducted by Rev. H. G. Shank of Fruitland, and interment made beside his wife in Riverside cemetery.

Payette Enterprise (Thursday, July 15, 1926)

EUSTACE LEVI SLINKER

Eustace Levi Slinker was born November 10, 1871, at Warrens County, Iowa. Married to Cora B. Roberts, January 24, 1895, near St. Charles, Iowa.

To this union seven children were born, of whom four, Coral, Paul, Eunice and Marion remains to mourn the loss of the father, his wife and three infant children preceeded him to the eternal home. Mr. Slinker departed this life July 9, 1926, at the home of his sister Mrs. H. B. Strawn of Fruitland, Idaho, besides whom he leaves two sisters and two brothers to mourn his loss.

In his early manhood he gave his heart to the Lord and throughout his life endeavored to consistently follow the teachings of his Master.

The funeral was held from the M. E. Church at Payette, of which he was a member, conducted by Rev. Hershel Shank of the Brethren Church of Fruitland. His remains were laid to rest beside his wife at Riverside cemetery.