Harriet E (Pilliod) Slagowski
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Viven Slagowski
Burial Details
Obituaries
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 7 B - December 7, 2010
Harriet E. Slagowski, a long
time resident of Rifle, CO, died
December 3, 2010, in Denver,
CO, at the age of 93. She was
born September 19, 1917 in
Grand Rapids, OH, to Leo and
Frances Pilliod. Harriet graduated
from the University of Toledo
in 1938. She began her
teaching career at Hillyard Flat,
WY, where she met and married her husband, Viven Slagowski.
She taught in Olathe, Estes Park, and Rifle for a total of 28 years,
retiring in 1978. She was named Retired Teacher of the Year in
1997. After retiring, Harriet was the Roving Reporter for the Rifle
Telegram, and remained active in many civic organizations, including
the Garfield County Fair Board, Garfield County Library Board,
Democratic Party, Rifle Hospital Auxiliary, and the Elkettes. In earlier
years, she was active in Jane Jefferson Club, University Women,
American Legion Auxiliary, and Beta Sigma Phi. She enjoyed many
years with the Rifle Reading Club. She enjoyed her Tennessee
Walking Horses, traveling, and collecting antiques. She resided at
the Argyle in Denver from 2008 - 2010.
Harriet was preceded in death by her husband, Viven Slagowski,
and her son, Richard Slagowski of Billings, MT. She is survived by
her two daughters, Vicki Noell of Highlands Ranch, CO, and
Frances May (Philip), of Aurora, CO; a daughter-in-law, Alice
Slagowski of Billings, MT; seven grandchildren, and six great
grandchildren.
There will be a Mass at St. Mary's Church in Rifle on December 9,
2010 at 10:00 a.m, followed by burial at Rose Hill Cemetery in
Rifle. Reception to follow at St. Mary's Church hall. Memorial donations
may be made to Rifle Lift Up or Rifle Library Board.
