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John William Sloniker died peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 20th, 2003 at age 69. He was born December 11, 1933 in Fort Eustis, VA., and was the first of 17 children born to Fred and Florence Sloniker. He is survived by his wife, Judith; two daughters-Angela Karlberg, Beth Adame-and three grandchildren, Toni and Emilio Adame, and Haley Karlberg; his mother, Florence Sloniker; nine sisters, four brothers and many nephews and nieces.

Sloniker moved to Seattle in the 1960's and worked as a bookkeeper and dispatcher for Yellow Cab for many years. He then took a position with the Seattle Times circulation department from which he retired in 1999.

A member of the Seattle Genealogical Society, he volunteered many hours to this organization. The family wishes to thank Swedish Home Health and Hospice as well as the many friends and relatives who assisted with his care.

A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, May 26th, 1 p.m., at Ravenna Boulevard Presbyterian Church in Seattle (564 N.E. Ravenna Boulevard). In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Puget Sound Blood Bank, Hemophilia Division, with whom he had a long and positive relationship (921 Terry Avenue, Seattle, WA. 98104).