John Chandler Slane II

John Chandler Slane II passed away on July 19 at Caribou Medical Center after battling chronic degenerative joint disease.We find comfort in knowing that he is now free from pain and reunited with his parents, Georgia and Vernon Slane, his brother Walt, and his sisters Jeanette and Bertie Bea.

John was born on May 13, 1943, to Vernon and Georgia Slane in Worland, Wyo. He spent his early years in Thermopolis, Wyo., before moving to Pocatello, Idaho, in 1969. Since 2008, he has called Grace, Idaho, home.

At 15, he joined the Army instead of finishing high school and served for four years. During the Cold War, he was stationed at Fort Leonardwood, Mo., and Büdingen, Germany. He was near Berlin when The Wall was erected. He also marched for President Kennedy in 1963.

Upon returning from the military, he married Ruthie Floyd, and to this union, John Chandler Slane, III, (J.C.) was born. They later divorced. In 1996, he met the love of his life, Leona Kay Faith on the internet. They were married on January 18, 1997(exactly 27 ½ years, 1 day, 4 hours).

He was a hard worker, taking on various jobs such as working on a farm, ranch, coal mine, hospital, vacuum sales, and appliance repair. From 2003 to 2020, he enjoyed fulfilling his job as a travel nurse home executive. During that time, he visited 49 states (no Alaska), national parks, historical sites, and cruised the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH 1) from Port Angeles, Wash., to San Diego, Calif. He also liked being a golf caddie, fishing, camping, and panning for gold. The only time he got into knee-deep trouble at work was when he was bootlegging 8-tracks in the 1970s.

 He is survived by his wife, Kay Slane, from Grace, Idaho; brother, Bill Slane, from Salem, Utah; and his son, J.C. Slane, from Pocatello, Idaho. He was extremely close to his in-laws, Sarah (JR) Mills, Carl Faith, and Russell (Marcy) Faith. He was a beloved father figure to Judy, Randy, Connie, Mitch, and Kalen and a cherished grandpa to Talah, Ashley, Brittany, Tim, Tyler, Brock, Isaac, and Jaycob. He was blessed by five great-grands, Jayde, Kristian, Stephen, Michael and Thea. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews, including Pat, Leann, Norma, Kim, Dan, and Ryan. 

Preceding him in death were Mitch, July, Tim, Tyler, and Brock, along with his special cousin, Jerry. His four-legged family includes his cats, Mila and Skitzo, as well as the husky, Zelda. Mila was definitely a daddy's cat!

John had a fulfilling and eventful life. He always told his family and friends, "Just put my urn in front of the crowd, have a party, and the good times." 

His service was held at the Church of Latter-Day Saints in Grace, Idaho, on July 27. Graveside services with military rights followed.  After the relief society's luncheon, a gathering was held at the Grace Lounge to celebrate John's life and Kay's birthday.

I remember when John and I went to get our marriage license in Clark County, Nevada (Las Vegas). He walked a block down the street to the convenience store and purchased a six-pack of beer to drink while we were standing in line.

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