Dr. Harold Calvin Tedford

I'm so sorry to hear of Dr Tedford's passing. I have no trouble remembering his smile and his humor. His was a life well lived.

Living across the hall in the Faculty Apartments from the Tedford family, gave John and me a good chance to see this highly energetic and creative person demonstrate that fabulous personality up close.

Under Harold Tedford's guidance, Wake Forest Theater grew from the amateur enterprise I knew as an undergraduate to a organization with professional polish. I never had the pleasure of taking a course with Dr. Tedford, but I did have th e great pleasure of reviewing many of his productions and Don Wolfe's and Jim Dodding's for the Journal. They are all gone now...and, sadly, the curtain has come down on a great era of Wake Forest University Theater.

Dr. T. was a generous artist and a supremely patient man. My years at WFU 1966-1970 coincided with his early years at Wake. It was a tense and wild times. His love of theatre and his steadfast respect for his students got us through. He had a knack for infecting many of us with his passion for good theatre. Like several folks from that era I knew nothing about the stage before Wake, yet I ended up making it my life's work. He always sat on my shoulder as an angel. God bless his family. He...

After decades since I was Dr. T's graduate student, it was such a pleasure to get in touch a few years ago through Facebook. I enjoyed his humorous posts and puns almost daily, and was happy to share common social and political views with him. He will be greatly missed by so many of us, but we will also treasure the joyous memories of having known him.

Harold was one of Bob´s favorite professors and mentors. Their friendship stretched back to 1968. Decade after decade, he helped and inspired Bob and Cathy as fellow citizens of the Wake Forest University community. Along with Josie, Roz, Patrick and their kids, they were neighbors in the Faculty Drive community. Like so many thousands, we cherish the memory of this special man.

When I think of Cousin Harold I think of a life well lived. His posts and puns always brought a smile to my face. Coming from a family of educators, it is no surprise to read about so many of his accomplishments.

Dr. Tedford was a scholar, a gentleman, and a bright spot in the life of everyone who knew him. My sincerest condolences are with his family at this time.