Cedric Sloan
October 2, 1934 ~ January 25, 2015
Cedric Alfred Sloan, 80, West Fargo, North Dakota, died on Sunday, January 25, 2015, under the care of Hospice in Moorhead, Minnesota, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
Cedric was born on October 2nd, 1934, in Mott, North Dakota, to Alfred and Blanche (Svihovec) Sloan. He graduated from Haynes High School, Haynes, North Dakota, in 1952. Growing up, Cedric spent summers farming with his uncle Rud Svihovec in western North Dakota on the land where Cedric’s grandfather homesteaded.
Cedric served in the U. S. Army for three years 1955-1958. During that time, he worked as a crane operator and was stationed in the Artic Circle, France and Germany. He is a lifetime member of the West Fargo VFW.
Cedric married Leslie Marie Schwartz in Mott, North Dakota, on August 24, 1960. They had two children together. They moved to West Fargo, North Dakota in 1961. Cedric worked as a journeyman electrician for Globe Electric, West Fargo, North Dakota, and GFE, Fargo, North Dakota, retiring in 2001. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
Cedric enjoyed watching old movies and old television shows.
Cedric was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, West Fargo.
Family includes: his wife of 54 years, Leslie; children, Mark (Jocelyn) Sloan, West Fargo, and Margo Sloan, Titusville, Florida; three grandchildren, Brad Sloan, Titusville, Florida, Martha Sloan and Jonah Sloan, West Fargo, North Dakota. He is also survived by his brother, Sherman (Geno) Sloan, Mott, North Dakota; and sister, Patricia (Al) DeLaPointe, Hibbing, Minnesota; and a large extended family that includes nieces, nephews and many cousins.
Cedric is preceded in death by his parents.
The family wishes to thank all the medical staff who cared for Cedric and Hospice of the Red River Valley for their care during his time of need.
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May the good Lord bless and keep Cedric’s soul. Cedric was truly a good man. We will miss his warm smile, wit, and intelligence. ;
Fargo ND
Cedric, You and Leslie were part of our family throughout my whole life. You and my Dad were the best of friends and I remember back in the day you two would go to supper every Wed night at the Eagles Club. During my childhood, You and Leslie and kids would come to my Grandparents farm during wood cutting season and potato harvest and help. Then when we built our garage in 2005 you came to look at our electrical work for us, we appreciated that so much!! When we found out about your illness a couple years ago, it was hard to comprehend. Then last Sunday night, I got a call from my Dad. When I heard the news of your passing, my heart sank as I remember the last time You and Leslie met us all for lunch at Pizza Ranch last fall. When Leslie retired it was nice that you both were able to join us there for lunch when you could. On one end of the table us ladies would talk about current events, the kids, life, stories of me and my siblings when we were little and crafting or girl stuff and on the other end you men would discuss men stuff….cars, traveling, farming, the houses you and my Dad worked on and the past pheasant hunting trips to Mott together…..I sure enjoyed overhearing the stories of the good old days. One never knows when the last time is the last time. We’ll miss you! Rest in peace Cedric. Prayers of Comfort to The Sloan Family. ;
Yakima WACedric will be missed by all of his many cousins and friends. Kolaches come to my mind when I think of Cedric. I will miss him.
Cousin Stelle;
Grand Junction Co May God bless and keep Cedric’s soul;
Columbus OHMy warmest wishes and condolences to you and your family–sorry I can’t be there for the service;
Merritt Island FloridaMargo, you and your family are in our thoughts back here in Florida. Your DOC family is here for you.;
Harwood ND
My heart is saddened by your loss, but nothing in comparison to the loss your family must feel. May God hold him gracefully and let him rest in peace. Keeping all of you in thoughts and prayers.
Mark and Katy Kerkvliet
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Horace ND
Thoughts and prayers are with you all. ;
Dad,
Thank you for all the things you taught me.
I will strive to take care of the family as well as you did.
Your son,
Mark