Theodore Carl "TC" Mathews

My dad was a quiet and constant presence in my life. I knew he was always there if I needed, and I hope he knew he could rely on me, too. My life is filled with reminders of all the little (and big, too!) things he did for me--the new bat houses, the bird feeders he fixed, the new latches on the barn doors, and much more. Not a minute goes by that I don't think of him, and miss him terribly. I love you, Dad.

I would like to think we have a friend out there, watching out for us....

The latest sun is sinking fast, my race is nearly run
My strongest trials now are past, my triumph is begun
O come Angel Band, come & around me stand
O bear me away on your snowy wings to my immortal home
O bear me away on your snowy wings to my immortal home
I know I'm near the holy ranks of friends & kindred dear
I've brushed the dew on Jordan's banks, the...

Bopa was a VERY good grandpa. He was always so happy! He always made me feel happy when he'd say good morning "Boo"! He would help anybody with anything they needed help with! I think he made everybody around him happy. I love him and miss him.

Sorry to see of Teddy's passing. Yes, at Maple Grade School he was known as Teddy; now you know why he is known to the rest of you as Ted or TC. After spending 13 years (K-12) in school together (75% of our life to date) it's strange how our paths go separate ways. I remember him in school as one of the good guys (studious, hard working and smart) and reading this guest book it appears he continued as such. Rest in peace my friend.

Ted was my son-in law for 47 years.
He was always part of our family
Loved and liked by my wife Celia, and all of our six children
Wil we miss him??
Yes we will He was very generous with his time and helped everyone.

I met Ted in 1967 when I married his sister-in-law Marty. His generosity, positive attitude, and pleasant disposition were his greatest assets (not to mention his superb wit). We had many great times together the past 37 years fishing, hiking, camping, logging, building, and cribbaging just to name a few. Ted was the older brother I never had. Goodbye ole buddy, ole pal. I hope they're bite'n good and remember to come ashore and get me when it's my time.

I worked for TC off and on for eight years. He was and still is a good, kind hearted person. I enjoyed being around him. I am sad that he is gone, but he is not gone from my heart. If I know TC, he is back to being a hippie with long hair and out camping and fishing.
Peace be with you my friend.

Ted was about the finest human being I ever knew. I NEVER thought of him as a brother-in-law; only, as a brother. I told him that a few times. The first time, I do not think I was more than 10 years old. He laughed that time. The last two times were when we worked on the decks. He did not laugh. He thanked me. He said he thought of me as a brother. That says a lot about the heart of the Man.

I loved it when Ted would pick up his beat-up old guitar and start quietly strumming. Before you knew it an all-out song-fest was happening,and everyone was included.We always ended with Marching to Pretoria. In the 47 years he was my brother-in-law,that is just one of too many memories to list. Can't believe he is gone. I miss him.