Daniel Wade Slafter, 18, passed away on August 20, 2016 at his home in Lancaster CA. Daniel passed away from a brain tumor. He precedes in death his parents James & Denise Slafter (Livingston) of Lancaster, CA. Siblings & In Laws: Steven & Heather Galland of Palmdale, CA. Courtney Shick of Reno, NV. Eric Slafter of Fort Collins, CO, Caleb Slafter of Reno, NV, Bryan & Megan Slafter of Lancaster, CA, & Cecilie Slafter of Lancaster, CA. Uncles & Aunts: John Slafter of Lancaster, CA, Todd & Dawnell Livingston of Madera, CA., Mike & Angela (Statt) of Madera, CA., Sally Stock (Livingston) of Georgia, Joan Pillott (Slafter) of Lancaster, CA., Laura Lodge (Slafter) of West Jordan, UT., Fred & Sue Drake (Rush) Longcreek, Oregon. Grandparents, Terry and Charnaine (Rush) Livingston of Tehachapi, CA, Harold (deceased) & Patty Slafter (Pierce) of Lancaster, CA.
Daniel was born 6th of 7 children. Although he was born with congenital heart disease, unfortunately it took a cancerous brain tumor to end his life. He was the smallest of all his siblings, but his bright smile, cheerful attitude and great personality are some of the attributes that made him the special person he was. Daniel was able to graduate high school in June of 2016. He loved to cook and had plans of continuing in culinary arts school. Daniel taught himself how to play the piano so he could play some of the songs he enjoyed listening too. His favorite song was “See You Again” a tribute to Paul Walker. Daniel enjoyed fishing and got a kick out of the fact that he could catch more fish than his dad and brothers with the use of his Spiderman fishing pole. He was just shy of finishing his Eagle Scout award. He also loved drawing, and he also enjoyed creating his Lego city. Everyone loved his trademark of wearing a black fedora hat, his chain wallet, a pocket knife (or 3), and a double shirt. Daniel didn’t have a mean bone in his body and was always happy. Daniel is deeply loved and will be sorely missed by his family and friends.