Carol S. Slama
March 25, 1953 - December 26, 2014
Obituary
Slama, Carol
COTTAGE GROVE-Carol Slama, age 61, of Cottage Grove, passed away on Friday, Dec. 26, 2014, at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on March 25, 1953, the daughter of Robert and Irene (Zipp) Coxhead. She married Robert Slama on Dec. 24, 1978, in North Barrington, Ill. Carol was a nurse with UW Hospital and Clinics for 36 years, and was very dedicated. She was a loving and caring wife and mother. We will always remember Carol for her unconditional love, honesty, courage, compassion and sense of humor. Carol is survived by her husband of 36 years, Robert; children, Bryan (Amy Nack) Slama and Elizabeth Slama; grandchildren, Christian Castro and Annaliese Slama; brother, Robert (Tiffany Vanderstokker) Coxhead of Reno, Nev.; brother-in-law, James (Katherine Wall) Slama; sister-in-law, Margaret (Kenneth) Gretschmann; nephews and a niece, Anne Slama, Kenny Gretschmann, and Andy Gretschmann; and aunt, Audrey Zipp of Napa Calif. She was preceded in death by her parents; uncle, Bill Zipp; and mother and father-in-law, Ted and Marge Slama. Private services will be held at a later date. The family wishes to thank friends and co-workers at UW Hospitals and Clinics for all their loving support, friendship and dedication. As well as a special thank you to UW Carbone Cancer Center and Dr. Toby Campbell. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Funeral & Cremation Care
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Judy Johnson
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My condolences to the family of Carol. She was a wonderful caring lady. I had the pleasure of working with her at UW and she will be dearly missed.
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Amy
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Carol was a joy to work with and a great support for me during personal struggles in my life. There are no words that can bring comfort but I will spend my days celebrating what an amazing person Carol was and thinking of the light she brought to people's lives.
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Shanna McIntosh
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I was blessed to work with Carol. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and all the people she touched.
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Elaine Edelburg
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It was my privilege to have known and worked with Carol and considered her a friend. I am sorry for your loss. May you rest in peace dear one.
Elaine Edelburg
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Kelly
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Carol will be deeply missed; her wit, sense of humor, honesty and generosity--she was such a pleasure to be with. She has left her mark on so many lives. I feel so lucky to be one of them.
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Gary Mier
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I have been very blessed to have known and worked with Carol and can recall hundreds of moments that included taking care the many patients at UW-Hospitals and clinics. We stated at the original hospital which was on University Ave. and called Wisconsin General Hospital. This hospital had very old fixtures with no air conditioning. The working conditions were always a challenge like having to share the rest rooms with the Patience's, Staff and Visitors, There were a lots of 1st's in the time we spent there. Whether it be microwaves, newly created procedures, surgeries, etc. they all seems to have originated at this old hospital.
Carol was a true team leader as well as life long distant friend. The staff I worked with were some of the best and most caring people I would ever know. One of my most favorite moments was when I received a call that the nursing staff of Unit 3 East and B4/5 were going to get together and share stories as well as dinner. I was one of the most memorable moments that I've had and made me miss working at UW-Hospitals. For those who also worked with Carol know what a compassionate person Carol was and also share in the many memories good, bad, etc. we had working as a team, laughing as a team and crying as a team.
To Carol's family,
Your wife, your mother, your family and friends.
Once your tears stop flowing, remember always how important Carol was to all that had the opportunity to share the loving kindness that Carol always seemed to share no matter what she was faced with.
Sincerely,
Gary Mier