Merrill "Sam" Slater

Merrill "Sam" Nephi Slater passed away peacefully at his home in American Fork, Utah surrounded by his loved ones on October 26, 2024. He was born on January 6, 1944, to Samuel Alroy Slater and Alice Wright Slater in American Fork, Utah. Weighing only three pounds, he was his mother's miracle baby.

Merrill was married to Linda Chadwick, the love of his life, on November 19th, 1965. Their marriage was solemnized in the Provo Temple on January 6th, 1979. Together, they shared many cherished moments. Whether traveling or spending the evening at home, they always enjoyed each other's company.

Merrill was an avid hunter, hunting right up until the last year of his life. He enjoyed taking long rides around Utah Lake and in the mountains. He and Linda spent many weekends four-wheeling with friends. Merrill had a love for baseball and spent many days on the field playing, coaching, and yelling at the umpires. One of his highlights while coaching Carey was taking the National League to the West Coast World Series.

Merrill was a dedicated husband, father, and grandpa who supported his family in all their activities and hobbies. He will be greatly missed.

Merrill is survived by his wife Linda Slater, children Lana (Rod) Bylund, Shannon Slater, Carey (Natalie) Slater, and Jodi (Dave) Mosher, 18 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, 14 step-great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and his brother RJ Slater. He is preceded in death by his parents Samuel Alroy Slater and Alice Wright Slater, his sister June Pulley, and great-grandson Creedence Marshall.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 11:00 AM in the American Fork 8th Ward Chapel 321 North 100 East American Fork, Utah. A viewing will be held Tuesday, October 29, 2024, from 6 to 8 PM in the Anderson & Sons Mortuary, 49 East 100 North, American Fork, Utah, and on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, from 9:45-10:45 AM prior to the service in the 8th Ward Chapel.

The family would like to express our gratitude to the IHC Hospice team for the great care and love shown to our father and family during this difficult time.

Please click on the link below to watch Merrill's service via live stream:

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