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Theodore Taylor Obituary
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November 26, 1923 - July 16, 2014
It is with sadness that we go forward into a world of which Theodore (Ted) Calder Taylor is no longer a part, but with great joy that we possess the memory of him and the knowledge that he is happily reunited with long-missed family and friends. Ted became a certified watchmaker and opened Taylor's Jewellery upon moving to Merritt in 1957 where he enjoyed serving Merritt and outlying areas until his retirement in 1988. An integral member of his community, Ted was active in the Lion's Club and Legion and sat as chairman of the hospital board when the new facility was built. Selling poppies, flipping pancakes, calling bingo on Merritt's local station ("clickity-click sixty-six") and picking up garbage in the downtown core - all in a day's work for a gentle, happy soul who loved his town.
Ted is survived by his wife Lonie, his children Wendy (Darcy) and Jay (Debra), his grandchildren Jamie (Jason), Dylan (Megan), Carly (Gage), Ashlee and Dallas, his sister Louise, his nieces Margaret, Elaine (Rob), Barb (Vic) and Diane, and nephews Brian (Phyllis) and Bobby.
Ted has been known by a few different titles in Merritt due to his involvement in organizations and community events, but none are dearer to his family than the following: Dad, Grandad, Grandpa, Teddy, Ted C. Taylor and Yes Ted. The first three are self-explanatory, of course, but the latter three should be defined.
"Teddy": A name he was often called by close friends, especially if they were telling humorous stories about the past. As his family it brings to mind Ted's playfulness. The stories were never as entertaining as the teller when Ted would get the giggles while trying to get something out to everyone. Tears would stream down his reddened face while he gasped at air attempting to finish the story.
"Ted C. Taylor": Usually the name on mail. Prior to her passing, Ted's sister Lorraine recounted how excited she would get as a little girl when mail showed up with that name on it after Ted left home to find work in the Interior because it meant a little extra money for the family. Lorraine held a special place in Ted's heart and he lit up watching her enjoy telling the story over 50 years later. He lit up because his sister was having fun and it brought Ted great pleasure to witness others bask in the light. He also lit up because Ted felt a great sense of duty to his family, friends and community, so the confirmation that he helped lighten the load of others was appreciated.
"Yes Ted": Ted's wife, Lonie, surprised him with a personalized license plate that read "Yes Ted" because it was joked that she thought that was his name. But while Lonie supported and stood by Ted for 64 years, "Yes Ted" did not emerge due to her obediently taking orders as the name could imply. Lonie spent the better part of a century saying "Yes Ted" because while at home working on a task Ted would frequently stop what he was doing to make the rounds of the house to check on everyone and see if anything was needed, so several times a day one would hear Ted say, "You OK Shoog?" (short for "sugar") to which Lonie would reply, "Yes Ted." Never could a man genuinely make people feel so cherished.
Thank you Merritt for filling Ted's heart with purpose since he moved here in 1957. Many dinners went cold but he was always happy to lend his time to make a positive impact on his community and help a friend. He was an amazing role model to his children and grandchildren, a wise word to his siblings,
and a loving husband to his "Shoog."
November 26, 1923 - July 16, 2014
It is with sadness that we go forward into a world of which Theodore (Ted) Calder Taylor is no longer a part, but with great joy that we possess the memory of him and the knowledge that he is happily reunited with long-missed family and friends. Ted became a certified watchmaker and opened Taylor's Jewellery upon moving to Merritt in 1957 where he enjoyed serving Merritt and outlying areas until his retirement in 1988. An integral member of his community, Ted was active in the Lion's Club and Legion and sat as chairman of the hospital board when the new facility was built. Selling poppies, flipping pancakes, calling bingo on Merritt's local station ("clickity-click sixty-six") and picking up garbage in the downtown core - all in a day's work for a gentle, happy soul who loved his town.
Ted is survived by his wife Lonie, his children Wendy (Darcy) and Jay (Debra), his grandchildren Jamie (Jason), Dylan (Megan), Carly (Gage), Ashlee and Dallas, his sister Louise, his nieces Margaret, Elaine (Rob), Barb (Vic) and Diane, and nephews Brian (Phyllis) and Bobby.
Ted has been known by a few different titles in Merritt due to his involvement in organizations and community events, but none are dearer to his family than the following: Dad, Grandad, Grandpa, Teddy, Ted C. Taylor and Yes Ted. The first three are self-explanatory, of course, but the latter three should be defined.
"Teddy": A name he was often called by close friends, especially if they were telling humorous stories about the past. As his family it brings to mind Ted's playfulness. The stories were never as entertaining as the teller when Ted would get the giggles while trying to get something out to everyone. Tears would stream down his reddened face while he gasped at air attempting to finish the story.
"Ted C. Taylor": Usually the name on mail. Prior to her passing, Ted's sister Lorraine recounted how excited she would get as a little girl when mail showed up with that name on it after Ted left home to find work in the Interior because it meant a little extra money for the family. Lorraine held a special place in Ted's heart and he lit up watching her enjoy telling the story over 50 years later. He lit up because his sister was having fun and it brought Ted great pleasure to witness others bask in the light. He also lit up because Ted felt a great sense of duty to his family, friends and community, so the confirmation that he helped lighten the load of others was appreciated.
"Yes Ted": Ted's wife, Lonie, surprised him with a personalized license plate that read "Yes Ted" because it was joked that she thought that was his name. But while Lonie supported and stood by Ted for 64 years, "Yes Ted" did not emerge due to her obediently taking orders as the name could imply. Lonie spent the better part of a century saying "Yes Ted" because while at home working on a task Ted would frequently stop what he was doing to make the rounds of the house to check on everyone and see if anything was needed, so several times a day one would hear Ted say, "You OK Shoog?" (short for "sugar") to which Lonie would reply, "Yes Ted." Never could a man genuinely make people feel so cherished.
Thank you Merritt for filling Ted's heart with purpose since he moved here in 1957. Many dinners went cold but he was always happy to lend his time to make a positive impact on his community and help a friend. He was an amazing role model to his children and grandchildren, a wise word to his siblings,
and a loving husband to his "Shoog."
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Published by Kamloops This Week on Jul. 22, 2014.
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