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In Memoriam: Sharon Stalnaker Slama (April 10, 1943 – July 2, 2021)

Sharon Stalnaker Slama, (formerly Sharon Kay Stalnaker), of Mount Angel, Oregon passed away on July 2, 2021 in Coos Bay, Oregon.

She was born April 10, 1943 in West Virginia, to Benjamin and Freda Stalnaker. Her siblings were Jimmy Eugene and Bertha Ann. 

Sharon was known for her love of people, travel, and beauty of all forms. Her greatest loves were family, friends, and the Oregon Coast. 

Sharon was a hard worker with a long career in bookkeeping and accounting for several successful businesses. She retired early to care for family members who needed her and did so with every ounce of her being. 

Sharon was a loving wife, devoted mother, and tender grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be forever loved and missed by many family members and friends. 

Sharon is survived by her husband of 35 years, Mount Angel City Council Member William “Mike” Slama; daughters, Lisa (Ross) Accuardi and Margaret (Rick) Spears; stepdaughter, SallyDay (Berkeley) Eisele; stepson, Randolph Slama; grandchildren, Alexandria, Andrew, Adrianne, Daniel (Julia), Hannah (Sam), Gabriel, Elisha, Zachary, and Berkeley; great grandchildren, Dustin, Bradley, Samuel; and her beloved pup, Bandit. She is preceded in death by her father, Bennie; mother, Freda; brother, Jimmy; and sister, Bertha. 

A private graveside service will be held at Willamette National Cemetery with family and close friends in attendance. 

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