Deforest Winslow

DeForest Wayne Winslow passed away April 28, 2014 in Murray, Utah. He was born September 17, 1917 in North Platte, NE to George Earl Winslow & Dessie Belle Updike. He was the youngest of 9 children. On January 4, 1941 he married Elaine Sdrales in Elko, Nevada.
Grandpa was in the Navy and worked at HAFB where he tested aircraft engines. After a medical discharge from the Navy he attended college in Logan, UT. He eventually went to work at Lelis Transmission as a mechanic. You may remember seeing him in TV ads for Lelis back in the 70’s.
DeForest is survived by his son, Dennis W. Winslow, daughter-in-law, Susan Winslow, grandsons, Dustin W. Winslow, PhD., and fiancé Michelle Hui, PhD. Houghton, MI and AFC Kevin J. Winslow, Eielson, AFB, AK.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine, who passed away on September 25, 1997; his parents, three sisters and five brothers with whom he spent many hours on the golf course.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, May 9, at 2 pm at the Mt. View Memorial Mortuary, 3115 East 7800 South. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the services. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.mountainviewmortuary.com