Theodore W. Clarke

Ted, a year has gone by since you passed away. A year without phone calls & getting together. The previous two years before you passed away were tough enough, but at least we were able to talk on the phone during those restricted Covid days.
Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. Love & miss you my "Forever Friend".

Ted Clarke was a wonderful close friend over more than 3 decades. It didn't start out that way--when we both ended up in Peace Corps/Niger training, he thought I was arrogant and selfish and I thought he was a freeloader. Then we ended up "neighbors" just a horrible 2-3 hour trip over sand dunes (no real road) from one another, but the closest American to one another. We spent many a desert evening telling stories and getting to know one another, communicating by letter often, and by visits...

Ted lived in N'Guigmi, the furthest eastern city in Nige. After teaching English in there in the mid 70s, he continued at College Mariama in Niamey, a girls' school sponsored by the Catholic church. The nuns adored him. The students were enthusiastic. His lessons were smart and current. His teaching was thoughtful and seemingly effortless, and he cared that he was teaching thinking' about the content, not just English vocabulary and syntax. He was gifted at that. I hadn't seen Ted since the...

To All of Ted's Family, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Ted will be missed by so many, but not forgotten. We must remember, as long as we keep Ted in our memories, he will always be with us. I know I will cherish all my wonderful memories and times with Ted since I first met him 55 years ago when we were in the Statesmen of Everett Drum & Bugle corp. Ted & I remained...

Ted was the sweetest, gentlest, most supporting classmate in a time where there could be such bullying, at a time where we didn't even define bullying. He was always open, smiling and welcoming to all. He was a rare bright spot in my high school time. Rest well, Ted, you made the world a better place

I was very saddened to learn of Ted's passing. We were fellow Peace Corps Volunteers and friends in Zinder and Niamey, Niger.