David

Slibsager

David "Dave" Slibsager passed away peacefully on May 21 ^st , 2022 after his short battle with leukemia. Dave was born on October 27 ^th , 1958 in Salinas, CA and married Janet Strohn on February 13 ^th , 1993. Dave is survived by his wife, Janet; their three children, Shane (Amber), Kristy, and Craig (Brittney); his granddaughters Blakeley, Paisley, Riley, and Harper; his mother, Gwendolyn, his brothers, Mike (Wendy), Keith, Dennis (Lorna); and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Dave was preceded in death by his father, Hans Donald "Slip" Slibsager; his brother in-law, Pete Strohn; his nephew, Todd Robinson; his niece, Blaire Strohn; and his mother and father in-law, Dolly and Jim Strohn.

Dave attended RO Hardin Elementary School, Rancho San Justo, and San Benito Joint Union High School. He grew up excelling at many sports and played football, basketball, and baseball while in high school. After graduating, he played baseball at the University of Wyoming for one year and then moved back to California where he played football and baseball for Gavilan College. Dave worked numerous jobs around San Benito County enhancing his skills which led to his 29-year career with the Bureau of Land Management. He continued playing baseball, softball, and basketball for recreation while working and raising a family until his mid-thirties. He made the easy transition into coaching for his sons, beginning in 1991, which quickly became a passion. Dave coached for over 17 years and always treated the team as extended family.

Dave was devoted to his family and loved being a grandpa. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren and being able to teach them everything he could about life. Dave enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and loved having a good conversation. He would lend a helping hand to anyone he could every chance he got. He was happiest being surrounded by family and friends, BBQ'ing (he was the master), and telling stories. He had many accomplishments in life, professionally and personally, but the one he was most proud of was being a family man and a good friend. The only time you might hear him brag was when he was talking about his family's accomplishments, never his own. He will be missed immeasurably and remembered with great fondness by all.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 11 ^th , 2022 from 1-4pm at The Slibsager Residence on Mansfield Road. In leu of flowers, donations can be made through Black-Cooper-Sander Funeral Home (363 7 ^th St, Hollister, CA 95023) for the Leukemia Research Foundation or a charity of your choice. Donations can also be made directly to the Leukemia Research Foundation online at https://allbloodcancers.org/donate/ .