"Jeff" Charles J Slagle

On May 7, 2026, at 3:25 a.m. PST, Jeff Slagle passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 78 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s dementia. He spent his final days at the Sepulveda VA Hospice Community Living Center in North Hills, California, where he received exceptional and compassionate care. His family takes comfort in believing that his beloved son and hunting buddy, Kenny, was there to welcome him home to Heaven.

Jeff was born on December 19, 1947, in Sacramento, California. His family later settled in the San Fernando Valley, where he grew up and attended James Monroe High School, graduating in 1966. He continued his education at Los Angeles Pierce College before being drafted in 1968. Choosing to serve on his own terms, Jeff enlisted in the United States Air Force. Following boot camp, he was stationed at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam for 18 months and later served a 12-month tour at Bien Hoa Air Base in Vietnam during the Vietnam War.

After returning home, Jeff endured the heartbreaking loss of his mother just months later. On August 28, 1971, he married the love of his life, SanDee Yeabsley. Together they built a beautiful life and shared 54 years of marriage filled with love, loyalty, and devotion to family.

A few years after leaving active duty, Jeff continued his service by joining the California Air National Guard. He was a proud and devoted father to his son Kenny, born in 1978, and daughter Tiffani, born in 1981. During Operation Desert Storm, Jeff was activated and deployed to Saudi Arabia. He returned home with a back injury that eventually led to surgery and an early military retirement after more than 20 years of honorable service. He retired with the rank of Master Sergeant.

In addition to his military career, Jeff spent many years working in the heating and air conditioning industry. He became a proud union member and eventually retired at age 60 as a respected foreman with more than 20 years in the union.

Jeff and SanDee spent 49 wonderful years in their home in Reseda Ranch, where they created countless memories with family and friends. Jeff loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, trips to the lake, and shooting sports. In his later years, hunting remained one of his greatest passions. He was also an avid animal lover who adored the family dogs. Jeff was known for his kind heart, easygoing nature, and willingness to help anyone in need. Those who knew him often said he truly did not have a mean bone in his body.

Jeff is survived by his loving wife, SanDee Yeabsley Slagle; his daughter, Tiffani Slagle Moses, and her husband, Mitch Moses; his grandson, Tyler; his granddaughter, Scarlett; bonus daughter Heidi; grandson Christopher; his brother, Bill Slagle; his nephew Marty Slagle and wife Sue; Sister-in-law Sharon Kolbeins, and husband Les; along with many extended family members and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his beloved son Kenny, his mother Helen, his father Bill, and his nephew Steven.

Jeff leaves behind many lifelong friends from school, work, the Air National Guard, and his ski group. He touched the lives of so many through his kindness, humor, loyalty, and generosity. Though he will be deeply missed, his family finds peace in knowing he is no longer suffering and is finally at rest.

He will forever be loved, remembered, and missed by all who knew him.