Theodore W. Kennard

Theodore W. Kennard A lifetime resident of Tacoma, Ted passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2011. He was born in Tacoma on March 19, 1920, the youngest son of Guy and Ada Kennard. He was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Jean (McKenzie). Ted served in the South Pacific with the Navy during WWII. After the war, he was a prominent businessman in Tacoma as President of B.A. McKenzie & Co. He served as President of the Tacoma Propeller Club and of the Customs Broker and International Freight Forwarders of Washington State. He was a lifetime member of the Tacoma Elks Lodge #174 and Tacoma Rotary Club #8. He followed Rotary's Four-Way Test in all his business dealings. Ted was devoted to his family and particularly proud of the accomplishments of his grandchildren. He is survived by daughter Wendy Bates (Bob) and son Bob Kennard (Lynn), five grandchildren, Alisa Bates (Jim Rudig), Scott Bates (Denice Nelson), Erica Bates, Tiffany Kennard and Amanda Kennard, and two great-grandchildren, Sean Bates and Laurel Rudig. There will be a private family service to celebrate Ted's life. Remembrances may be made in Ted's name to the American Cancer Society or another charity of your choice.