"Scott will be remembered as a courageous, loving, patient man who lived life to its fullest and who always turned adversity into something positive," said his sister, Erin Aas. "To know Scott was to love Scott. He loved his family and friends with all his heart. He will be dearly missed."

Mr. Slade is survived by his wife and daughters; his parents, Gilbert and Elaine Slade; and his sister, Erin Aas, of Houston.