He was married to his wife Debbie for 50 years, yet another testimony of his commitment and determination.Īt the time of his passing, Donald Slyter was the acting Chief for The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw. He spent nearly his entire life living on the Southern Oregon Coast. Never one to back down or admit defeat, he fought for what he believed was right. His lifelong perseverance, up until the very end, would certainly make our ancestral Warriors proud. He passed at home surrounded by his family. Chief Donald 'Doc' Slyter Walks On After a long battle, Chief Donald “Doc” Slyter has left this world to rejoin the Creator.
