June 2005 Reunion

The 2005 Sloper Reunion was held in beautiful Trinity County at the Bushy Tail Campground on June 23, 24 and 25. On display were 15 charts of different family lines and many binders of the research completed by Loma Sloper Taylor and Ted Taylor over the years.

After setting up on Wednesday and Thursday, dinner on Thursday was at the Trinity Alps Resort on the deck, which overlooks the Stewards Fork River. John and Charlotte Scott's 44th wedding anniversary was celebrated at dessert.

Friday started with a breakfast at John and Charlotte Scott's home, followed by a tour of the off grid home and the micro-hydro system which provides power. This was followed by the horseshoe tournament, a cribbage tournament and a trip to historic Weaverville for sight seeing and shopping. A potluck dinner prepared by Slopers at the campground ended the day.

Saturday started with another beautiful day of clear blue sky and a wonderful temperature and included breakfast, cribbage, horseshoe tournaments and a spirited auction that raised more than $500 for the next reunion. Two Forest Service employees joined the Slopers for a talk about the history and recreational activities in the area. Loma added the history of Andrew Jackson Sloper, who lived in the Trinity County area and died in nearby Weaverville in the 1850's. 

Sloper Group Picture

After a lunch cooked by chief chef Mark Sloper, awards were announced.

• Sloper of the Year: William (Bill) Sloper

• Oldest Sloper in attendance: Art Sloper

• Youngest Sloper in attendance: Zachary Sloper

• Farthest traveled to the Reunion: Susan Sloper Straub

• First Timers to a Sloper Reunion: Michael Sloper and Lucia Knight, Roberta Pierson, Richard Pierson, Jo Anne Saltzan, Philip Scott, Evangeline Scott, Pam Scott, Amber Scott

• Most Family in Attendance: John Scott Family

• Cribbage Champion: Art Sloper

• Horseshoe Champions: Don and Armand Sloper (father & son team)

The horseshoe champions receiving their award.

A more somber moment was a remembrance for the five Slopers who have died since the last reunion.

Want to see more?

• For a fabulous DVD player and pictures of the 2005 Sloper Family Reunion, contact Mark Sloper, Post Office Box 4067, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-4067. The cost is $5, which will go to the Sloper Reunion Trust Fund.

• More reunion comments and photos were published in the July Sloper SnOOper, published by Loma Sloper Taylor, 1104 Shelton Ave. N.E., Renton, WA 98046.