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Muriel C. Jensen Slater of San Antonio, Texas entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at the age of 94. She was born on March 22, 1928 in Timber Lake, South Dakota to Orlo and LaVerne (Fink) Jensen. She graduated from Timber Lake High School and went on to meet her husband, Francis (Frank) E. Slater. Muriel and Frank married in Rapid City, South Dakota on July 31, 1948. Frank served in the United States Air Force therefore, Muriel traveled alongside her husband to various duty assignments, including one in Okinawa, Japan while raising a family of four children. After settling in San Antonio, Muriel devoted her time to raising her children before beginning full time employment at the University of Texas Health Science Center Nursing School. She retired from the Health Science Center in January 1994. She enjoyed working in the yard, sewing, crocheting, exercising and sharing stories about growing up in Timber Lake. She will be remembered for her impeccable style. She never lived a day without being dressed to perfection including making sure her hair was in place and ensuring she had on all her jewelry each and every day. Muriel was an extremely strong woman that will also be remembered for her tenacity and strong will. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis (Frank) E. Slater, her parents, and her siblings, Orlo “Sonny” Jensen Jr., Bernard Jensen and Charlotte Thomason. She is survived by her daughters Charlene Wheeler (George), Tonya Almaraz (Johnny), both of San Antonio, and sons Lyle “Butch” Slater of Phoenix, Arizona and Larry Slater (Sherry) of Arlington, Texas. She is also survived by grandchildren Brian Quintero (Jenny), Christopher Quintero (Marisela), Jeremy Wheeler (Sammie), Cameron Almaraz, Jaiden Almaraz, Kyla Martin, Kelsey Slater, Magdalena “Maggie” Slater, Nicole Slater and 11 great grandchildren. SERVICES Visitation will begin at 6:00 P.M. followed by the Service at 7:00 P.M. on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North, 3401 Cherry Ridge Drive. A Private Graveside Service will be at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Road. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Jaiden’s Journey Foundation. Donations can be mailed to P.O. Box 1638, Helotes, Texas 78023 or visit www.jaidensjourneyfoundation2009.com.

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Muriel C. Jensen Slater

March 22, 1928 - September 24, 2022