Photo courtesy of Eckersell Funeral Home (Eckersell Memorial Chapel)
Rigby, Idaho
Feb 4, 1931 – Nov 22, 2020 (Age 89)
Ted Leroy Kirkpatrick, age 89, of Rigby, passed away at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center Sunday November 22, 2020.Ted was born February 4th 1931 in Sentinel Butte, North Dakota, the son of William Lawrence Kirkpatrick and Clara May Franzen Kirkpatrick. From 1951 to 1953 Ted served in the United States Air Force. He married Beverly Jean Bird in Medora, North Dakota on September 3, 1954. Together they had lived in Medora, ND, Kalispell, MT, Rigby and Salmon, ID. Ted was a member of the Lutheran Church. He was a founding member of the Snake River Team Ropers Association in 1975. He played the bass fiddle and was a member of the Old Time Fiddlers. He enjoyed team roping, custom riata braiding, and telling tales of riding the prairies of North Dakota.Ted is survived by his daughter, Jeryl (Bruce) Kreitinger and granddaughter Kara. Daughter, Margo (Greg) Smith and grandsons, Jason (Andrea) Smith, Brandt Smith, and Kellon (Karlee) Smith, Son, William Gene Kirkpatrick and granddaughter, Quincey, A sister, Janice Johnson and six great grandchildren. A special friend, Margie Collins.He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Beverly Jean Kirkpatrick, sisters, Donna Myers, Carol Hlebichuk and Jan Johnson. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Read MoreTed , you were a very good person , my mom judi and you being first cousins and our get togethers were always so fun , jerri margo and gene my condolences , jan and arlys as well , i will never forget all the good times , jack osterhout
Jack Osterhout
March 27, 2021 | Los Ang, CA | Family
The world has lost another cowboy and a darn good man. Rest in Gods arms my friend.
Jade
December 07, 2020 | Craig, CO | Friend
Alan and I were so sorry to hear of Ted's passing. We have some of the greatest memories team roping with Ted and Gene here in Salmon. Ted, Bev, and Gene came to be great friends. It was awesome to bump into him when he showed up in Salmon for the horse sale or to play his music after he moved away. I saw him last at Veteran's Park and had a great visit with him. We offer our condolences to the whole family and please know we will miss him as well.
Viki Harber
December 07, 2020 | Carmen, ID | Friend
Our thoughts are with your family. So sorry to hear of Ted’s passing! May your families have peace and be joyful that he’s with Bev.
Randy and Debbie Olaveson
November 28, 2020 | Lewisville, ID | Friend
When I look at this photo of my uncle Ted I see my mom, his little sister, Donna, looking back at me. This family, the Kirkpatrick's, from my grandparents, to my aunts and uncle Ted, were (are) an amazing group of folks. Kinder people you will never find. I knew uncle Ted best while I was in my youth. I remember just how excited my mom would be when she knew she was about to see her brother. I knew from an early age that he was a special guy. When he moved his family from Medora to...
Pat Myers
November 24, 2020 | Raymond, WA | Family
Margo and Greg. Our thoughts are with you and your family from the passing of your father. We pray you will find peace and comfort through this season
Blair and Marie Olsen
November 24, 2020 | Menan, ID | Friend
In loving memory of a wonderful uncle. We remember so many fun times growing up with you in our lives. Mom loved you so much and loved to tell about your antics and teasing as a child. Thank you for watching out for all of us after grandpa died. We will love you and miss you always.
Terry Leppien (Myers)
November 24, 2020 | Tracy, CA | Family
