Christina Viola Slape
February 3, 1927 - August 5, 2021
Chris grew up in Anderson, CA, where she graduated from high school. She went to work at Mare Island Naval Shipyard shortly after graduation, where she met her husband, Rex Delbert Slape. The family lived in Napa. Chris started working as a typist and worked her way up to be a supervisor in the Accounting Department. She completed an AA Degree in Accounting at Napa Valley College during this time. After retirement, she volunteered at the Kaiser Clinic in Napa and joined the Merry Islanders, NARFE, the Rebekahs, and the Women’s Club in Vallejo. Chris was preceded in death by her husband Rex, their daughter Carol Slape Ruger, and granddaughter Christina Cardoza. She is survived by daughter Sharon Slape Winter, grandchildren Anthony Cardoza, Laura Ruger, Dan Ruger, Danalee Ruger, and great-granddaughter April Cardoza. The graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 13, 2021, at Turlock Memorial Park, 575 N. Soderquist Rd., Turlock. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Chris grew up in Anderson, CA, where she graduated from high school. She went to work at Mare Island Naval Shipyard shortly after graduation, where she met her husband, Rex Delbert Slape. The family lived in Napa. Chris started working as a... View Obituary & Service Information