Michael Slane

Michael Slane passed away Saturday, May 17, 2008, at Toledo Hospital. He was born March 15, 1944, in Toledo to Arvella and Merrill Slane. Mike graduated from Scott High School and the University of Toledo where he was a member of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity. He earned a bachelor of education and later went on to complete two master's degrees in the field of education. He served two years in the U.S. army as a lieutenant stationed in Virginia and Alabama where he was the chief operating officer of the Lake Lodge Officer's Club. On returning to Toledo, Mike began his successful career with the Toledo Public Schools teaching eighth grade social studies at Oakdale School and Byrnedale Junior High School. He was a gifted, well-loved and respected educator for over 35 years and teaching was truly his passion. During his career in education, Mike also served the State Department of Education as a member of the steering committee for Impact II and was selected to attend a teachers' summit on education reform in Snowbird, Utah. He was selected and served three years as a Toledo Public School intern consultant as a mentor to new teachers. He then was chosen to serve in the School Consultation Program assisting veteran teachers. Mike was a loyal member of the Toledo Federation of Teachers. In addition, he was a certified Praxis evaluator for teachers seeking a state license. To the great amusement of friends and family, Mike recorded several record albums. During his retirement, he published a book of outrageous requests for jobs called "Too Much Time On My Hands". Mike was happiest when he was making someone laugh. His greatest source of joy in life was his daughter, Courtney and their relationship was a precious gift. Left to cherish Mike's memory are his loving wife of over 37 years, Judith; daughter, Courtney (Brian) Gibbons; father, Merrill Slane; sister, Lanora (Frank) Hanner; mother-in-law, Carlene Thomas and many dear extended family members and friends. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 21, from 4:00 - 8:30 p.m. at Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Avenue, where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to consider a donation to establish a Michael Slane Memorial Scholarship to be given to an outstanding social studies student at Byrnedale Junior High. Online condolences may be left at www.ansberg-west.com We will treasure Mike's sense of humor and his tender heart forever.