Longtime Whidbey Island resident, Victor Slough, 91, died at Careage of Whidbey July 24, 2006. He was born April 19, 1915 in Hubbard County, Minn., to Charles and Anne (Scott) Slough.

Vic spent 21 years in the US Navy, retiring in 1962 as a Chief Petty Officer. In 1984, after the death of his first wife Hermina, Victor met and married Arlet Dillard, who had lost her husband Joe as well. Although Victor had not had children of his own, he got a ready-made family when he married Arlet. Arlet’s grandchildren became his and he became their grandfather.

Vic was very active in the Masonic order, becoming Grand Master of two different lodges including Whidbey Island Lodge 15, F&AM.

Vic led a very full, healthy life and he loved working with his hands. He built his own house. He could fix anything. Vic loved fishing, cooking, crossword puzzles and spending time with friends and family.

Vic is survived by his wife of 22 years, Arlet, at the family home, along with step-sons Clarence and David Dillard and step-grandchildren Christa Laukaitis, Tara Dillard, Zachary Dillard and Joseph Dillard.

Masonic services for Vic will be held Monday, July 31, at 1 p.m. at Burley Funeral Chapel in Oak Harbor.