On Christmas day Dad P told us that Aunt Kelly and Uncle Tim went on a walk. Uncle Tim said he had to go to the bathroom so he headed back home. He apparently collapsed with a heart attack and was found a young neighbor. The medics worked hard to revive him and he was taken to the hospital. He was placed in a medically induced coma to cool him down and many tests would be run. His heart was repaired but continued to lose brain activity. He would remain in the hospital for a week, with his boys and Aunt Kelly by his side. Aunt Colleen was there the whole time and on the 26th Dad P and Aunt Tina would fly out to North Carolina aswell. Grandpa had not been cleared by the doctor to fly so they would get down as soon as they could. We held onto every text message that was forwarded, we prayed hard, we all asked why, and even sometimes questioned God's actions. Uncle Tim is only 53 years old. Shane is a senior in high school while Troy barely starting college. He has not seen his boys graduate, get married have babies. Aunt Kelly and him were counting down the 6months before they would have both boys in college and they could travel together. He is a strong Texan with a heart of gold! He is a marine and and amazing father, husband, uncle, and friend! Somehow with all our praying we held hope...At about 1:30 our time we recieved a devastating text message that said Rest in Peace Uncle. Dennis sat on the stairs and cried and I did the same. The Sliders will never be the same and I dont think the Pattison's will either. I am so so glad we saw him twice this year. We spent an amazing time in Port Austin and at the wedding with him and the family. I can honestly say I have never met another person who lit up the room with such presence, his kind heart and laughter made everyone feel special. I am so sad he will not meet my baby girl. My heart breaks for Aunt Kelly because I cant imagine a life without the person you love, I amd devasted for the boys because I can't imagine how they will fill the void of their father. Nothing is more important than the people you love. Watch down on us and bless us from heaven Uncle Tim. We love you!
I wanted to share what Aunt Kelly and the boys posted on facebook following Uncle Tim's passing.
Aunt Kelly Posted:
To the love of my life and the man who loved his family above all else and taught us all that every day is another day in paradise, we will honor all you loved.
Just Another Day In Paradise
Timothy Clarke Slider of Cary, North Carolina passed away on December 30th at 4:00 p.m. leaving his family and friends to make a daily toast to him in Heaven as it is “4 o’clock somewhere.”
He leaves behind a legacy of kindness, trust and an intuitive ability to get to the heart of things, his heart was strong, as was his love for his family which he treasured over all else.
His wife, Kelly, and sons, Troy and Shane, share the knowledge that grace and joy in abundance are his as he sits in Heaven. He is grieved by family and friends in North Carolina, Texas and Michigan. All are holding each other just a little bit tighter every day and dedicating daily celebrations of the little things in life to Tim’s memory.
A celebration Mass will be held at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, Apex, NC on Friday, January 6th, at 2 pm. Immediately following Mass, please join us at a reception at the family home as we share stories of Tim’s life.
In Tim’s honor, flip flops are appropriate at the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations payable to Merrill Lynch FBO, Slider Education Foundation, 5000 Valleystone Drive, Suite 100, Cary, NC 27518. Or provide an act of joy to someone you love.SEMPER FI
Troy posted:
Did you somehow know Dad? I am so blessed that you are a father, and so grateful and thankful for the mother and brother that you gave me. Everyday was a treat. You are a gentleman, Marine, dad, husband, and leader that all of us should strive to be like... and we will strive to be like you in order to honor you and also because you taught us to live and treat each other the way you treated us all.... Your unique ability to be so content with the simple, little things such as our family and our time together is so comforting and rare. Tangible things could not please you. You taught me that experiences mattered the most, and we have so many great memories and experiences together as a family that will comfort us and inspire us when we feel weak. I owe all that I am, and all that I have done to you. Please keep your loved ones close, and let them know exactly how you feel about them, just as my dad did with all of us, you will never regret it. I hope they've got Slider beers up there, keep one cold for me. I love you dad. Semper Fi. Go Cowboys. God bless.
Shane Posted:
It's crazy how your whole life can change in 6 days. Watching baby videos knowing you cant be there laughing with me will never feel normal. I can't believe you're gone. I love you Tim Slider and know you're having a damn good time in heaven. RIP Dad.
