Feb 27, 2023

Bonnie L. Slingsby

Posted Feb 27, 2023 5:58 PM

Bonnie L. Slingsby, 93, died February 24, 2023, in Clay Center, KS.  She was born on January 18, 1930, in Manchester, Kansas, the daughter Benjamin and Mabel (Kissling) Oard.  Bonnie grew up on a farm in the Mayfield community near Longford, KS.  She was a graduate of Longford Rural High School.  Bonnie worked as a clerk at ASC Conservation Office after high school. 

She married Duane Slingsby on July 28, 1949.   Bonnie worked as a secretary for Duane’s insurance business for many years.  Duane preceded her in death on March 7, 2022.  Bonnie was a member of the United Methodist Church.  She was also preceded in death by her parents, 5 sisters and 5 brothers.

Survivors:

Daughter: Deborah and husband David Abner of Manhattan, KS

Son: Walter and the late Carol Slingsby of Clay Center, KS

Son: Michael and wife Lori Slingsby of Clay Center, KS

10 Grandchildren and 16 Great-grandchildren

Funeral Services: 10:30AM Friday, March 3, 2023, at the United Methodist Church in Clay Center, KS
Burial: Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, Kansas
Visitation: 4-7 PM Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home
Memorials: Liberty Place Assisted Living c/o the funeral home