Dr. Edward Auprince Ten Eyck

1924 - 2015

Dr. Edward Auprince Ten Eyck 1924 - December 20, 2015 La Jolla Dr. Edward Ten Eyck, known to his friends as "Ted," passed away December 20, 2015, peacefully with his son, Jeff, by his side. Ted was born in Sydney, Australia, the son of Marie Marguerite and Edward George Ten Eyck. Professionally Dr. Ten Eyck began his career when he received his medical degree, specializing in OB/GYN and Radiology, from Cornell University - New York School of Medicine. He served in the Army during World War II and the Air Force at Travis Air Force Base for the Korean Conflict. After the war he returned to the Radiology Department at the University Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa to complete his training. In 1959 he moved to La Jolla and joined the Radiology Medical Group of San Diego. He enjoyed a very successful career as a radiologist from 1959 until his retirement in 1987. His interests and curiosity about medicine did not stop with his retirement it was always on his mind.La Jolla was Ted's home from 1959 to his passing. He raised his family there, loved the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club, his men's group, "The Kellogg's Gang", going to the beach, swimming, playing tennis, and entertaining friends at the beach club.Ted's interests and talents were not limited to La Jolla. He was an avid reader, amateur gemologist (specializing in faceting), international traveler with a special love for Europe and France, studied early American antiques, and was always ready to listen to a good joke.He is survived by his wife, Nancy; children, Jeff Ten Eyck, Debbie Neils, and Richard Ten Eyck; grandchildren, Catherine Neils, Christopher Neils, and Emily Ten Eyck; many friends and colleagues.Ted was a man of many talents and interests. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Donations may be made in his memory (Dr. Edward Auprince Ten Eyck) to the Cornell Plantations at Cornell University, College of Agriculture and Life Science in Ithaca, New York. A paddle-out and celebration of life at The La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club is being planned for a future date.