Theron Read

Theron was that rarest kind of guy, the kind whom you never, ever get fed-up and angry with and who, in fact, picks you up out of a rut by merely plopping down at your table in a coffee shop and making you laugh and then talking of matters so profound you forget your dilemma and become inspired. The type of friend you wish you'd run into when, walking alone, you see something funny, bizarre or amazing. The guy who's never once given you a bum steer on a book recommendation. The one whom you...

Goodbye, old friend.
a staker, phx az

Theron and I became friends when we rode the Nightride bus home from work in the early 90's. He was funny, kind, and a friend to everyone. RIP, Theron I hope you and Layne are having a good laugh in the Comedian's Lounge!
-Bec.

I performed with Theron in a couple high school musicals and he was one of the funniest people I met in high school. We can all remember him for the joy he had for performing and spreading that joy to others.

I first met Theron through my brother, Leron, when we were all in "Flower Drum Song" at Cyprus. I performed with him many other times, including being in "The Man Of LaMancha". The one thing I will always remember most about Theron is his sense of humor and the fact that he could quote almost the entire movie, "Monty Python and the Holy Grail". He was a very funny person, and I am sad to hear that he is no longer with us!

Like others who knew Theron from high school, I remember him as a funny, kind friend, always outgoing, always concerned about others.

May you rest in peace, and may your family always have fond memories of your awesome spirit.

James Hofheins

I met Theron in the early 80's when I moved here from Ireland. He soon became a great friend to me and my brother George. It was wonderful to watch him grow through the years, as an actor, a poet, a writer, etc. He was definitely an original. I will miss him dearly, but he has left me with so many wonderful memories that will forever make me smile and laugh.

I knew Theron from school, we lived a few blocks from each other. My favorite memory of Theron is the night he took me for slurpies and then to the playground to swing. He was Don Quixote in the school play, and still had little patches of spirit gum stuck to his face. To this day, it is the most original date I’ve ever had, and one of the best. I will never forget him. God bless his family and his many friends, he will be missed.

Theron took me to my very first concert (The Police). He also stood by me and listened to me and was of great support when I started as a new student at Cyprus, after my mom died. So sad to hear of the loss of such a great person.