Virgil Jean (Hill) Slesnick age 82 of Wauconda died on Wednesday, February 20th at her home near Wauconda.She was born on Jan. 12, 1921 in Port Orchard to parents Allen and Jessie (Doyle) Hill.  The family moved to Wauconda and Virgil attended school in Republic.  She graduated from Republic High School in 1948 as Salutatorian of her class.  Virgil lived in Reno, Nevada for many years where she worked as a cashier for the Flamingo Hilton.  Following retirement, she moved back to Wauconda, where she enjoyed her flower gardens and reading.  Virgil enjoyed crocheting and made many afghans for members of her family.

Virgil is survived by:
5 Nephews:  Gerald (Jan) Haynes of Port Orchard, Richard (Kathy) Taunt of Colville, Stewart (Peggy) Hill Wauconda, Steven (Darlene) Taunt of Port Orchard and Allen (Wendy) Hill of Kettle Falls
5 Nieces:  Billie (Mike) Henry of Bremerton , Patti Taunt of Republic, Constance Martin of Wauconda, Donna (Jack) Lembcke of Curlew  and Edna (William) Peck of Superior, MT.
Sister in Law:  Frances Hill of Republic
Numerous Great and Great Great Nieces and Nephews.

Virgil was preceded in death by 3 Brothers; William, George and
Stewart (Ole), 1 sister; Ruth and husband; Wally Sims

Family and Friends are invited to a Celebration of Life on Saturday, May 4, 2013  11:00 AM at the home of Luke and Alisha Hill, 2580 B. Hwy 20, Wauconda, Washington.   Memorials may be made to Forget Me Not Animal Shelter Of Ferry County, 49 West Curlew Lake Rd. Republic, WA  99166