We created a GatheringUs memorial to celebrate the life of John Sliva; son, brother, friend, husband, father, grand father and great grand father. Collecting your fun photos and memories here will offer us all great comfort and help honor him. Since John requested that we not hold a service, we would also... see moreWe created a GatheringUs memorial to celebrate the life of John Sliva; son, brother, friend, husband, father, grand father and great grand father. Collecting your fun photos and memories here will offer us all great comfort and help honor him. Since John requested that we not hold a service, we would also love to see pictures or read stories of you doing something he enjoyed doing! Whether it be fishing, golfing, panning for gold, playing cards, sitting at a slot machine or swimming in the river, show us how you remember John!
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In 2008, John, Cyndi, Jackie and I took a cruise to Mexico.
In Picture 1, we're at dinner aboard the ship. In Picture 2, we're taking a submarine ride.
Great times were had!
Family Mammoth California fishing trip in 2006
From left to right: John, son-in-law Brent, Brother Neil, Rich's sons Dennis and Bryan, Bryan's son Alexander, Brother Rich
Like all family Mammoth fishing trips, we all had a fabulous time catching fish,... moreFamily Mammoth California fishing trip in 2006
From left to right: John, son-in-law Brent, Brother Neil, Rich's sons Dennis and Bryan, Bryan's son Alexander, Brother Rich
Like all family Mammoth fishing trips, we all had a fabulous time catching fish, laughing and goofing off. less
Family Mammoth California fishing trip in 2004
From left to right: Brother Rich, Rich's sons Bryan and Dennis,
Bryan's son Alexander (his first fishing trip) and John. As always,
we caught enough fish and had a wonderful time enjoying each
other's company.
2004 fishing trip continued.
Relaxing at lakeside waiting for the next fish to bite.
Relaxing and reminiscing in the condo after a long and satisfying
day fishing and laughing.
I feel fortunate to have known John, such a sweet soul. His deadpan humor is what I remember most. I'm glad I got to see him in his shop in Roseburg with the rock tumbler and gold panning paraphernalia. He was really in his element. Deal the next... moreI feel fortunate to have known John, such a sweet soul. His deadpan humor is what I remember most. I'm glad I got to see him in his shop in Roseburg with the rock tumbler and gold panning paraphernalia. He was really in his element. Deal the next hand...let's play John wins! less
Since my dad did not want to be buried, we chose a respectful end of life process called Aquamation. It is similar to cremation, only it uses water, rather than fire.
We plan to take my dad's remains to Alaska in June, when we fish the Russian River. I... moreSince my dad did not want to be buried, we chose a respectful end of life process called Aquamation. It is similar to cremation, only it uses water, rather than fire.
We plan to take my dad's remains to Alaska in June, when we fish the Russian River. I hope to take him on as many family adventures as possible. less