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1938
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2022
Theodore Williams Obituary
Theodore Edward (Ted) Williams passed away on July 3, 2022 in Selma, Calif.
Ted was born on 11/11/1938 to Ted and Dorothy Williams in Eureka, Ca. where he lived the majority of his life. He graduated from EHS in 1956. After Graduation he joined the Navy for four years then came back home to Eureka and went to work for Simpson Timber Company. He worked for them at their Fairhaven Plywood Plant until it closed down. He later went to work for Mercer Fraser Company until he fully retired.
He was a very artistic person and was noted for his pinstriping/flames paintings on cars and trucks. He then discovered taxidermy and was very much in demand with the local duck hunters. He was also an avid hunter.
Ted was preceded in death by his Son: Teddy Jr., Mother: Dorothy Williams, Father: Theodore Williams, Sister: Patricia Brown, Sister: Virginia LaBarge, and Sister: Donna Henderson
He is survived by his Wife: Carman Williams, Daughter: Mary Williams Kent (Albert), Son: Jon Williams, Granddaughter: Kyndra Williams, Granddaughter: Michelle Jordan Andrus, Grandson: Steven Lloyd, Sister: Dorothy Marie Erickson and Great Grandson: Kaiden Andrus and numerous Nieces and Nephews and their families. RIP Ted....Janice.
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Bruce and Frances Tjarnstrom
November 4, 2022
We offer our deepest sympathies to all of Ted´s loved ones. He was an incredible friend, always there to help out whenever we needed. He was an amazing person, and we are so thankful that we knew him.
Vivian Christian
September 25, 2022
I was so sorry to hear of Ted's passing. I was his friend Albert's sister, and just last few years started emailing Ted. I do have fond memories of Albert and Ted while they were in school together.
God Bless you Ted and now no more pain or suffering.
Rest in peace.
Blessings,
Vivian christian (Nickols)
Dan & Sue Borges
September 23, 2022
Sending condolences to the family. We met Ted and Janice when my husband hauled for Mercer Fraser. Such a nice kind person. RIP Ted.
Joseph Fraga
September 20, 2022
My condolences to the Jain family.
Leonard Stump
September 19, 2022
Janice I am sorry to hear about Ted! He and I go back to our high school days. We shared a lot of good times together! My condolences to you, Jon and Kyndra.
John and Sharon Vance
September 18, 2022
Our deepest condolences to the family.
Jean McNeill
September 18, 2022
I miss Ted's e-mails and phone conversations. He had a terrific sense of humor and was a caring man. We will all meet again one day. What a fun time that will be. My thoughts and prayers to Carman and Family.
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