Barbara Jean Slater, 89, of Lake Forest, CA passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022, after a lengthy illness. She was born on August 12, 1932, in Los Angeles, CA to the late John George Heinzman and the late Anna Lucile Farish Heinzman.
She was a professional in the real estate industry for over 25 years and along with her husband, owned and operated Winchester Surrey Real Estate Company in Hemet, CA. All through her life she was active in many civic and charitable endeavors including Girl Scouts of America, PTA, Soroptimist International of San Jacinto-Hemet Valley, Women’s Council of Realtors, Republic Women’s Club and San Jacinto Valley Chamber of Commerce.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Jo Ann Howard, stepson Eric Slater, and great granddaughter Pearl Ferro.
She is survived by her husband Ralph Slater, her children and their spouses, Laura Feld (Mark), David Carman (Lisa), Christine Dunn (Kelly) and Eric’s wife, Penny Slater, thirteen grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. She also leaves behind many beloved nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and other extended family members.