Crystal Mae (Lawson) Slabik
Marriages
Frank Goolsbey - June 6, 1949
In Delamere, North Dakota
Wally Slabik - December 2001
In Minot, North Dakota
Burial Details
Obituaries
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 5B Obituary - July 31, 2019
Crystal Mae Slabik, 90, of Grand Junction, CO, passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital on July 29, 2019. She was born in Delamere, ND, on January 13, 1929, to Archibald Jon and Helen Ophelia (Jacobson) Lawson. Crystal married Frank Goolsbey on June 6, 1949, in Delamere, ND. He passed away August 1998. She married Wally Slabik in December, 2001 in Minot, ND. Wally passed away December, 2003. She spent her childhood in Delamere, ND, graduating from Milnor High School. She also resided in Minot and Tioga, ND. The last seven years were spent in Grand Junction and Fruita, CO. Crystal obtained her teaching certificate and nurse’s aide in Valley City, ND. She was a teacher, nurse’s aide, owner/operator of the local Tioga Drive-in, elder home care and infant home care, and custodial work at Tioga Lutheran Church. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church. Camping, fishing, hunting, family outings, and sports were among her interests. She was an awesome cook/baker/seamstress. Traveling to the West Coast, Alaska, and Arizona was an enjoyment for her. She is survived by her sons, Larry Goolsbey of Tioga, ND, and Arlen Jon Goolsbey of Denver, CO; daughters, Janell McKechnie of Williston, ND; Kristi Hatter (Perry) of Sidney, MT; Luanne Goolsbey (Pat Malore) of Eagle RV, AK, and Lori Kittleson of Bottineau, ND; grandchildren, David Lee, Bill Goolsbey, Stephany Kittleson, Dustin Kittleson, and JoAnn Hovers; 11 greatgrandchildren; and her companion, Dolly. A memorial service was held at The Fountains Assisted Living Center in Grand Junction. Burial will take place at Veteran’s Cemetery in Mandan, ND. Donations can be made to Messiah Lutheran Church and School.
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 6A Death Notices - July 31, 2019
Crystal Mae Slabik, 90, Grand Junction, died July 29 at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was a homemaker. Services have taken place. Survivors include two sons Larry Goolsbey of Tioga, North Dakota and Arlen Jon Goolsbey of Denver; four daughters Janell McKechnie of Williston, North Dakota, Kristi Hatter of Sidney, Montana, Luanne Goolsbey of Eagle River, Arkansas and Lori Kittleson of Bottineau, North Dakota; five grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. Memorial contributions can be sent to Messiah Lutheran Church, 840 N. 11th St. in Grand Junction.
