James “Jim” Slatten, 72, passed away January 24, 2013, at his home in Springfield, MO. He was born June 12, 1940, in Webster County, MO, to Stella J. Slatten. Jim was a simple, private man who had a great love and appreciation for the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and watching wildlife. His greatest passion was watching the MSU Lady Bears.Continue Reading
James “Jim” Slatten, 72, passed away January 24, 2013, at his home in Springfield, MO. He was born June 12, 1940, in Webster County, MO, to Stella J. Slatten. Jim was a simple, private man who had a great love and appreciation for the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and watching wildlife. His greatest passion was watching the MSU Lady Bears.
He is survived by two daughters, Kim Vaca and husband John, of Kansas City, MO, Kelly McCoy and husband Ryan Surprise of Kansas City, KS; four grandchildren, Gary and Olivia McCoy, Kelsey and Brandon Vaca.
Graveside services will be at 1:00 p.m., Friday, February 1, 2013, in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested contributions be directed to: MSU Foundation, Lady Bears General Fund, 300 S. Jefferson, Ste. 100, Springfield, MO 65806.
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