Theodore Houlis

Ted was quite the mechanic, one day I’m driving down my street arriving home and Ted is sitting on his antique Harley motorcycle stalled. I park and offer help. He says, this is normal, carburetors from that era were finicky.
His friend Steve Silversey had painted the bike
in Olive Drab it’s original military colors, he looked outstanding. After a little carb tinkering and a few kick starts he was off. Certainly a Renaissance man if I ever meet one. Great guy!!!

I grew up just a few houses away in Rochelle Park from Ted, a wonderful person and his loving caring family. How lucky was I to know him! Always the kindest person to me and my family. I even remember bumping into him at an outdoor concert when in our early 20's I guess. We talked for awhile there, music playing. It was a true joy. Ted was the kind of person one didn't want to part with, easy to talk to and genuine. That was the way of his beautiful family. I feel blessed to have known Ted...

Ted was a great friend over the last 30 years. He always had a project going and was so proud of his family. He is missed.

I'm very shocked and sorry to hear that Teddie passed away. We were very good friends back in the late 60's early 70's. He was so funny and a true friend. He loved to tinker building stuff way back then. I've got many, many good memories of Teddie back then. I wish that I had taken more time to get back in touch with him. My prayers are with Teddie, his Mom, his sister Dale, his Son and Daughters, his Woman Mary and all other family members. I am so sorry.

It really was too soon. Thanks for the memories old friend. Sorry we couldn't make more once that bus was finished.

I first met Ted at Kays he was always nice, great sense of humor, really smart, and loved his motorcycles. Ted I wish the road rises to meet you old friend...RIP

My heart aches for Marybeth, his partner, soul-mate, best friend, and for his family and friends who loved this unique man.

Ascension


And if I go,
while you're still here...
Know that I live on,
vibrating to a different measure
--behind a thin veil you cannot see through.
You will not see me,
so you must have faith.
I wait for the time when we can soar together again,
--both aware of each other.
Until then, live your life to its fullest.
And...

I've been watching as Ted created his beautiful bus. And he shared that he was so proud of his daughter. What gifts to have in pne's life( among many others). I send prayers and condolences to the family.

My sincere condolences to Ted's family and friends. He was a very bright light at Sherman College, a free spirit with tremendous joy for life.
His bus RV dream was a joy to watch and get updates. I was amazed with his talent and patience he had.
He'll be missed.