LYMAN — Milton, 89, passed away Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, at his residence, the same property on which he was born.
He was born Dec. 16, 1932; the 12th of 12 children, to John Ezra Slagowski and Sarah Jane Bodell Slagowski and was raised in Lyman, Wyoming.
Milton was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, wife, Shirley Slagowski; and son, Eldred Gene Slagowski. He married Der’Rell Storey with whom they raised five children and later divorced.
He is survived by his loving wife Sharon Slagowski; four children: Milton (Ann) Slagowski Jr.; Sylvia (William) Tanner, Pam Slagowski Brookshire, and Kenneth Clay (Melanie) Slagowski; three-step children: Tobe (Marcela) Vigil, Tina Vigil and Teresa (Thomas) Casper. He has numerous grand, great-grand and great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Milton began his mining career at Westvaco Mines in 1953, and retired from FMC Corporation after 42 years of service. He was a member of the Local Union 8499 – Rock Springs Jackson Bus Lines where he drove bus for 15 years. He served as a Special Deputy Sheriff for Uinta County Sheriff’s Department. Milt was involved in the Lions Club, Search & Rescue and pool and bowling Leagues. He was a gun collector and reloaded his own shells.
Milt had many interests: chariot races, rodeo’s, horses and story- telling (and boy was he a storyteller with his favorite being the 3 “Sisters, Wyoming”). He loved riding his Gold Wing motorcycle and made several long-distance trips.
Hobbies include hunting, fishing and camping with friends and family. A celebration of life will be held during the summer and details will be announced.
