January 5, 2020
REST IN PEACE
Frederick “Bert” Anson VanSlyke, 87, of La Grande passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at his residence.
Bert (Fred) was born on August 24, 1932 in Sacramento, California to Anson H. and Marie (Simon) VanSlyke. In 1988, he married his second wife, Linda Williams in La Grande, Oregon.
Bert (Fred) was a member of the Franciscan Fathers’ Province of Santa Barbara until he left the priestly ministry in 1970 and married. In 1972, his beloved daughter, Beth Marie was born. For 24 years, he worked for the States Employment Division in Various locations. He loved to square dance, volunteer in the community and enjoyed traveling and playing and repairing old pianos. He belonged to the Alleluia Bells and the Community Chorus.
Bert is survived by his wife, Linda; daughter, Beth Brown of Salem, Oregon. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anson and Marie and sister, Barbara Wolwic.
Frederick joined CORPUS in 1990 and attended many national meetings.
CONDOLENCES:
Linda Williams
PO Box 723
La Grande, OR 97850-0723