Celebration of Life on Tuesday for Jon-Paul “JP” Sletten, 1970-2023

The family of Jon-Paul “JP” Sletten wants to be sure everyone is invited to his Celebration of Life this Tuesday (May 30th) and are sharing this remembrance along with the invitation:

Jon-Paul (“Jon”) (“JP”) Sletten passed away peacefully and unexpectedly in the early morning hours of April 27, 2023. He was 53 years old at the time of his death – gone from this world too soon for all who knew and loved him.

Jon-Paul was preceded in death by his brother, James Galen (Daisy) Sletten of Bozeman, MT, his grandparents Marvin and Margaret Sletten, Thomas and Dolores Barclay, and Orlano and Phyllis Palm, all of Anaconda, MT, his uncles Marvin “Red” Sletten of Seattle and John “Jack” (Eileen) Sletten of Anaconda, MT; and his aunt, Linda Sue Miller-Page, of Tacoma.

Jon-Paul is survived by his mother Cheryl Anne (Mike) Dunn of Anaconda, MT, his father Charles Edward Sletten of Laurel, MT, his stepfather Tony Wayne Palm of Anaconda, MT, his sisters Jessica Sletten (Joe) Daniels of Longwood, FL, Charlsie Jane Sletten of Billings, MT, and Korri Jane Palm Toll of Scotch Plains, NJ, and his brother Toby James (Stacy) Palm of Roseburg, OR, and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins from the Sletten, Barclay, Palm, and Miller families.

Born on February 26th, 1970, to Charles and Cheryl Sletten, Jon-Paul attended school in his hometown of Anaconda, Montana, graduating from Anaconda High School in 1988. He was a brilliant student and an avid reader who had a passion for world history. He was also a boy filled with a sense of wonder who loved to create imaginary worlds that transported the minds of his siblings, cousins, and friends. Later in life, his knowledge and creativity would help him bring acceptance and peace to others; many felt truly seen by Jon-Paul, even when others were unable to fully acknowledge them.

Jon-Paul was a hard worker who started his first job at 14 years old, bussing tables at Barclay II, a local Anaconda supper club. He went on to become a career server, working at multiple restaurants in the greater Seattle area and eventually settling at his final place of employment: Endolyne Joe’s. Jon-Paul was well-known in the Seattle service family for his engaging personality. He went to extremes to bring smiles to the faces of his customers and co-workers, relying on his signature sense of humor, and readily deploying a string of bad jokes if all else failed.

Jon-Paul’s primary passion in life was his love of people. He had a bright smile and an easy, cackling laugh, and he was always quick to share both with others. He loved his family and friends deeply. He could be both silly and serious, but he was always loving. And whenever Jon-Paul was nearby, the people who loved him crowded around to feel his light shining on them, while he joked in his quick-witted way and told animated stories.

A Celebration of Jon-Paul’s Life will be held at Endolyne Joe’s at 9261 45th Avenue SW, Seattle, on May 30th, 2023, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. We hope you can join us there to share your favorite story or memory of this wonderful man whose accepting nature brought peace to so many. If not, don’t worry – Jon-Paul would understand and would simply ask that you do something kind for another person to honor his time on this earth.

Please send family condolences or final personal comments to Hope Lutheran Church at hopeluchurch@aol.com. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please send donations to Seattle Children’s Hospital at give.seattlechildrens.org, an organization that Jon-Paul visited often to support one of his favorite people, his cousin Kaylor “Bean” Feeley, who received life-saving medical care there.

Special thanks to the staff at Endolyne Joe’s in Seattle, Emerald Cremation and Burial in Seattle, and Hope Lutheran Church in Anaconda, MT.

(WSB publishes West Seattle obituaries and memorial announcements by request, free of charge. Please email the text, and a photo if available, to westseattleblog@gmail.com)

10 Replies to "Celebration of Life on Tuesday for Jon-Paul "JP" Sletten, 1970-2023"

  • Jeannie Warner May 28, 2023 (8:35 am)

    This is so sad! We spent many a mornings at the Endolyn bar with JP enjoying brunch. Gone but never forgotten 💔 

  • T Rex May 28, 2023 (8:54 am)

    Very sad news, this man was truly one of the funniest and kindest men I have ever met. God Speed JP. 

  • Amanda May 28, 2023 (4:08 pm)

    This is heart breaking!  JP was one of my favorite WS people.  He was so kind and funny and warm. Going to breakfast at Joes will never the same.  

  • Andros May 28, 2023 (6:36 pm)

    Dammit. JP was my wife and my favorite server at Joes. We hadn’t been in awhile, but we were always sarcastic with one another and loved his company. Sadly missed. 

  • Beth May 28, 2023 (11:50 pm)

    So heartbreaking.  Every interaction we ever had with JP with filled with warmth, kindness and incredible wit.  Whenever family/friends visited from out of state we’d bring them to Endolyne and they also left remembering something funny JP had said to them.   He positively impacted so many lives and will be greatly missed.  Sending love to his family. 

  • Mike Grenkavich May 29, 2023 (3:34 pm)

    Very sad news. He always told the corniest jokes. They were only funny cause they were so bad. Gonna miss him and brunch will never be the same at Endolyne Joes.

  • Sara Lowe May 29, 2023 (6:22 pm)

    Such sad news! We went to Endolyne this evening. Miss seeing him there. I am so sorry for the family of JP, including the restaurant family. It must be difficult for many.

  • Gus May 31, 2023 (1:37 pm)

    JP was the highlight of our Sunday morning brunch at Joe’s and will be sorely missed. The memorial service at Joe’s last night was a great showing, and testament to how much JP was loved. It was very nice to be able to share our personal experiences with his antics, jokes, and overall quirkiness that made our visits to Joe’s so much fun with his family, friends, and other Joe’s patrons, but such a shame that it had to be under these circumstances. Brunch is not the same without JP there to greet us with “go away”, or “what do you want?” then come by our table with terrible joke or two during our meal, and a smile and a wave, saying “goodbye, friends” as we are leaving.

  • Lisa May 31, 2023 (8:35 pm)

    I overheard this news at a local business this morning and couldn’t believe it. Whenever my wife and I needed a mood pick-me up on a Sunday we would cross our fingers to get a spot at the bar to exchange bad jokes with JP. If he only knew how much we appreciated his always being there for us. So sad.

  • Sherri Bebo June 11, 2023 (5:22 pm)

    I loved Jon Paul I graduated with him from high school in Anaconda Montana.   He always made me laugh and I thought the world of him he was such a great friend always….I am absolutely shocked to learn of his passing I will miss him everyday but I will always have wonderful memories of our friendship. 

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