Virgil "Slim" F. Ewing died June 6, 2004 in Canon City, CO. He was born June 28, 1931 in Torrington, Wyo to LeRoy I. and Mable May (Chrisman) Ewing. He married Lilly M. Osborn on June 23, 1984 in Canon City, CO.

He was a hod carrier for Gene Emory for 40 years. Enjoyed fishing and herding sheep.

He is survived by his wife Lilly. Preceded in death by his parents, a sister and her husband.

Inurment in Mountain Vale Memorial Gardens.