Victor J. Slack, 91, passed away Monday, February 20, 2012, peacefully during a nap at his home. He was the adopted son of John and Mary Slack.
Born October 1, 1920.
Victor grew up in Evanston, Wyoming. He married the love of his life, Jacqueline Eyre of Lyman, on February 15, 1942, three days after signing up for the Army Air Corp. Victor served during World War II as a B-17 pilot with the 379th Bomb Group stationed in Kimbolton, England. After the war he joined his father in the plumbing business working several locations settling in Cheyenne. In 1953 Victor moved his family to the Sheridan area where he managed the Big Horn Plumbing Supply. During the early 1960's Victor and his family moved onto the Box Cross Ranch.
Victor continued to fly airplanes and enjoyed the comradery in the Flying Farmers and was very active in the 379th Bomb Group reunions. He and Jackie were instrumental in the dedication of the Cathedral of the Pines memorial in New Hampshire which was in honor of Victor's Army buddy, Sanderson Sloan. Victor was a charter member of the Big Horn Lions Club, and a member of the Kalif Shrine, Elks and Good Sam Club. He enjoyed driving his Model A and 1926 Dodge Truck, affectionately named 'Speed'. He helped his children in 4-H, was an actor in community plays ('Stalag 17'), served as a host family for Miss Indian America and numerous International Exchange Students and enjoyed his many years of bowling with friends.
Victor will be missed by all his family and friends. He always had something funny to say or maybe it was just a look that would make you smile. He had a soft spot in his heart for his precious milk cow Ada Lou and had countless stories about the animals raised on the ranch. He enjoyed playing cards, games, reading western novels, traveling and showing off his old trick of riding a bicycle while sitting backwards on the handle bars.
Victor was preceded in death by his wife Jackie and sons, Bob and Bill. His dear friend Ruth Ford also passed a few years ago. He is survived by his daughter Mary Kay Carroll and his son John (Judy) Slack all of Sheridan, Bob's wife Joanie of Prescott, Arizona and Bill's wife Bonnie of Sheridan. Also, he is survived by nine grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, February 25 @ 10:00 AM at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Big Horn.
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1930 Census•
Name Victor Engstrum
[Victor Engstrom]
Birth Year abt 1921
Gender Male
Race White
Age in 1930 9
Birthplace Wyoming
Marital Status Single
Relation to Head of House Son
Home in 1930 Evanston, Uinta, Wyoming, USA
Map of Home Evanston, Uinta, Wyoming
Street Address Sage Street
House Number 1201
Dwelling Number 36
Family Number 40
Attended School Yes
Father's Birthplace Wyoming
Mother's Birthplace Michigan
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
Mary K Engstrum 35 Head
[Frances] Ellen Engstrum 13 Daughter
Victor Engstrum 9 Son
John Slack 35 Roomer
Born October 1, 1920.
Victor grew up in Evanston, Wyoming. He married the love of his life, Jacqueline Eyre of Lyman, on February 15, 1942, three days after signing up for the Army Air Corp. Victor served during World War II as a B-17 pilot with the 379th Bomb Group stationed in Kimbolton, England. After the war he joined his father in the plumbing business working several locations settling in Cheyenne. In 1953 Victor moved his family to the Sheridan area where he managed the Big Horn Plumbing Supply. During the early 1960's Victor and his family moved onto the Box Cross Ranch.
Victor continued to fly airplanes and enjoyed the comradery in the Flying Farmers and was very active in the 379th Bomb Group reunions. He and Jackie were instrumental in the dedication of the Cathedral of the Pines memorial in New Hampshire which was in honor of Victor's Army buddy, Sanderson Sloan. Victor was a charter member of the Big Horn Lions Club, and a member of the Kalif Shrine, Elks and Good Sam Club. He enjoyed driving his Model A and 1926 Dodge Truck, affectionately named 'Speed'. He helped his children in 4-H, was an actor in community plays ('Stalag 17'), served as a host family for Miss Indian America and numerous International Exchange Students and enjoyed his many years of bowling with friends.
Victor will be missed by all his family and friends. He always had something funny to say or maybe it was just a look that would make you smile. He had a soft spot in his heart for his precious milk cow Ada Lou and had countless stories about the animals raised on the ranch. He enjoyed playing cards, games, reading western novels, traveling and showing off his old trick of riding a bicycle while sitting backwards on the handle bars.
Victor was preceded in death by his wife Jackie and sons, Bob and Bill. His dear friend Ruth Ford also passed a few years ago. He is survived by his daughter Mary Kay Carroll and his son John (Judy) Slack all of Sheridan, Bob's wife Joanie of Prescott, Arizona and Bill's wife Bonnie of Sheridan. Also, he is survived by nine grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, February 25 @ 10:00 AM at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Big Horn.
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1930 Census•
Name Victor Engstrum
[Victor Engstrom]
Birth Year abt 1921
Gender Male
Race White
Age in 1930 9
Birthplace Wyoming
Marital Status Single
Relation to Head of House Son
Home in 1930 Evanston, Uinta, Wyoming, USA
Map of Home Evanston, Uinta, Wyoming
Street Address Sage Street
House Number 1201
Dwelling Number 36
Family Number 40
Attended School Yes
Father's Birthplace Wyoming
Mother's Birthplace Michigan
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
Mary K Engstrum 35 Head
[Frances] Ellen Engstrum 13 Daughter
Victor Engstrum 9 Son
John Slack 35 Roomer
Victor J. Slack, 91, passed away Monday, February 20, 2012, peacefully during a nap at his home. He was the adopted son of John and Mary Slack.
Born October 1, 1920.
Victor grew up in Evanston, Wyoming. He married the love of his life, Jacqueline Eyre of Lyman, on February 15, 1942, three days after signing up for the Army Air Corp. Victor served during World War II as a B-17 pilot with the 379th Bomb Group stationed in Kimbolton, England. After the war he joined his father in the plumbing business working several locations settling in Cheyenne. In 1953 Victor moved his family to the Sheridan area where he managed the Big Horn Plumbing Supply. During the early 1960's Victor and his family moved onto the Box Cross Ranch.
Victor continued to fly airplanes and enjoyed the comradery in the Flying Farmers and was very active in the 379th Bomb Group reunions. He and Jackie were instrumental in the dedication of the Cathedral of the Pines memorial in New Hampshire which was in honor of Victor's Army buddy, Sanderson Sloan. Victor was a charter member of the Big Horn Lions Club, and a member of the Kalif Shrine, Elks and Good Sam Club. He enjoyed driving his Model A and 1926 Dodge Truck, affectionately named 'Speed'. He helped his children in 4-H, was an actor in community plays ('Stalag 17'), served as a host family for Miss Indian America and numerous International Exchange Students and enjoyed his many years of bowling with friends.
Victor will be missed by all his family and friends. He always had something funny to say or maybe it was just a look that would make you smile. He had a soft spot in his heart for his precious milk cow Ada Lou and had countless stories about the animals raised on the ranch. He enjoyed playing cards, games, reading western novels, traveling and showing off his old trick of riding a bicycle while sitting backwards on the handle bars.
Victor was preceded in death by his wife Jackie and sons, Bob and Bill. His dear friend Ruth Ford also passed a few years ago. He is survived by his daughter Mary Kay Carroll and his son John (Judy) Slack all of Sheridan, Bob's wife Joanie of Prescott, Arizona and Bill's wife Bonnie of Sheridan. Also, he is survived by nine grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, February 25 @ 10:00 AM at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Big Horn.
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1930 Census•
Name Victor Engstrum
[Victor Engstrom]
Birth Year abt 1921
Gender Male
Race White
Age in 1930 9
Birthplace Wyoming
Marital Status Single
Relation to Head of House Son
Home in 1930 Evanston, Uinta, Wyoming, USA
Map of Home Evanston, Uinta, Wyoming
Street Address Sage Street
House Number 1201
Dwelling Number 36
Family Number 40
Attended School Yes
Father's Birthplace Wyoming
Mother's Birthplace Michigan
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
Mary K Engstrum 35 Head
[Frances] Ellen Engstrum 13 Daughter
Victor Engstrum 9 Son
John Slack 35 Roomer
Born October 1, 1920.
Victor grew up in Evanston, Wyoming. He married the love of his life, Jacqueline Eyre of Lyman, on February 15, 1942, three days after signing up for the Army Air Corp. Victor served during World War II as a B-17 pilot with the 379th Bomb Group stationed in Kimbolton, England. After the war he joined his father in the plumbing business working several locations settling in Cheyenne. In 1953 Victor moved his family to the Sheridan area where he managed the Big Horn Plumbing Supply. During the early 1960's Victor and his family moved onto the Box Cross Ranch.
Victor continued to fly airplanes and enjoyed the comradery in the Flying Farmers and was very active in the 379th Bomb Group reunions. He and Jackie were instrumental in the dedication of the Cathedral of the Pines memorial in New Hampshire which was in honor of Victor's Army buddy, Sanderson Sloan. Victor was a charter member of the Big Horn Lions Club, and a member of the Kalif Shrine, Elks and Good Sam Club. He enjoyed driving his Model A and 1926 Dodge Truck, affectionately named 'Speed'. He helped his children in 4-H, was an actor in community plays ('Stalag 17'), served as a host family for Miss Indian America and numerous International Exchange Students and enjoyed his many years of bowling with friends.
Victor will be missed by all his family and friends. He always had something funny to say or maybe it was just a look that would make you smile. He had a soft spot in his heart for his precious milk cow Ada Lou and had countless stories about the animals raised on the ranch. He enjoyed playing cards, games, reading western novels, traveling and showing off his old trick of riding a bicycle while sitting backwards on the handle bars.
Victor was preceded in death by his wife Jackie and sons, Bob and Bill. His dear friend Ruth Ford also passed a few years ago. He is survived by his daughter Mary Kay Carroll and his son John (Judy) Slack all of Sheridan, Bob's wife Joanie of Prescott, Arizona and Bill's wife Bonnie of Sheridan. Also, he is survived by nine grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, February 25 @ 10:00 AM at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Big Horn.
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1930 Census•
Name Victor Engstrum
[Victor Engstrom]
Birth Year abt 1921
Gender Male
Race White
Age in 1930 9
Birthplace Wyoming
Marital Status Single
Relation to Head of House Son
Home in 1930 Evanston, Uinta, Wyoming, USA
Map of Home Evanston, Uinta, Wyoming
Street Address Sage Street
House Number 1201
Dwelling Number 36
Family Number 40
Attended School Yes
Father's Birthplace Wyoming
Mother's Birthplace Michigan
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
Mary K Engstrum 35 Head
[Frances] Ellen Engstrum 13 Daughter
Victor Engstrum 9 Son
John Slack 35 Roomer
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