Edward "Ted" McCagg

1935 - 2017

Edward "Ted" McCagg obituary, 1935-2017, Seattle, WA

BORN

1935

DIED

2017

Edward McCagg Obituary

Edward "Ted" McCagg

Ted. Dad. Bamps. Pops. Big Ted. And Edward King McCagg II passed away November 2, 2017 in his home town of Kirkland, WA.

Born April 11, 1935 in New York, NY to Louis Butler McCagg and Martha Love McCagg, he spent his childhood in Katonah, NY, a cherished place where adventure seemed to lay around every corner. He attended Cooperstown Academy and The Pomfret School before enrolling at Harvard University, where he was a proud member of the varsity crew. He stayed in Cambridge to get his Masters in Architecture at the Harvard School of Design, then came west to Seattle in 1963 to begin his career. What would follow was 50 years in airport planning and design at the firms T.R.A., NBBJ, and HOK, during which he had a hand in designing over 100 airports in the U.S., 15 in the Middle East and Europe, and 15 in the Far East and Pacific region, along the way becoming a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects.

Rowing was a constant presence in Ted's life, passed down from his father and brother, then pursued in college and after. Having just missed making the Olympic teams in 1960 and 1964, he became a mainstay in the Northwest rowing community, passing along his love for the sport as a coach and early advocate of women's rowing, a role that helped pave the way for his twin daughters to compete in three separate Olympic Games.

He is survived by Sharon, his wife of 51 years, his twin daughters, Mary Larin (Kane) and Betsy Hills (Joe), his son, Ted McCagg (Kate), his five grandchildren, Piper, Katie, Gemma, Jack, and Vivienne, and his sisters, Caroline McCagg and Mary Perkins.

A memorial service will be held at 11 am, Wednesday, December 27th at The George Pocock Rowing Club, 3320 Fuhrman Ave E, Seattle, WA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Page Ahead http://www.pageahead.org/

Published by The Seattle Times on Nov. 5, 2017.
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Hello, So saddened to see this obituary when researching rowing and the Olympics and your twins ... all motivated by the movie Boys in the Boat...which my husband and I saw on Christmas Day. Sharon, I hope you are well and able to enjoy grandchildren/great grandchildren. I'm still buying and using the Children's Hospital calendars.

Alice K of Eugene

January 20, 2024

For some unknown reason a flash back of memories of days went back with Ted came back to my mind this early morning though years have lingered on. !!! The ever gentle Ted was the first American I met on my First ever trip to the USA. Was escorted and guided by him from Seattle airport in 1978 to my hotel in downtown Seattle. I was to do my Engineering Internship at TRA ( The Richardson Associates) as was assigned by the Ministry of Public Works in Qatar ( a country in the Gulf region).
TRA ( The Richardson Associate) was to do conduct a detailed design for the new Doha Intl Airport ( The Capital ) in 1978-9. I was then still a student at Oxford Brooks University in England and was sent to the US to do part of my practical engineering.
I have wonderful memories of Ted and his office teams whom I spent some of my life´s best few months while in Seattle then.
Big Ted was truly a wonderful friend and was always there to assist and pave the way and I am sure he has left a huge gap in many people´s lives.

May God bless his soul and May he rest in pease. Belated Condolences to all members of his family,
Warm regards from,
Mohammed Al Sooj
P.O.Box 866
Qatar

Mohammed J Al Sooj -From Qatar

Friend

July 22, 2021

I miss my uncle Teddy a lot. He was a kind, generous, funny, heartfelt man. I’m glad he was my uncle!!

Anna Lawrence

October 30, 2020

I am so sorry to hear at this late time about Ted's passing. He was the real deal. Genuine, sincere and honest. A man who you knew you could trust and who was full of wisdom. And of course was a fellow rower which made it all the more enjoyable. I had hoped to catch up with Ted only to learn he has departed. It makes me realize that as we grow older to never ever hesitate to reach out and touch the ones who matter. Now he is gone, as we all shall do soon, but I just wish I had had that one more time to laugh and talk about what we did. Only we the living stand in the wings of time passing...embrace the moments and reach out to the ones you know matter. No words really can express my feelings for Ted other than I respected him and shall miss him.

Anthony Hedayat

Coworker

July 23, 2018

I had the great privilege of knowing Ted professionally as I learned the airport business. He was always generous with his time, his thoughtful wisdom, and gracious support. He was a mensch! I am so sorry to hear of his death. He lives on in his long life of positive influence on others and in his wonderful family. The world was lucky to have him.

Gina Marie Lindsey

December 1, 2017

I only had the privilege of meeting Ted a few times in the course of my own small journey in the rowing world, but he had a way of making you feel as he had known you for a long time. I always found him to be enthusiastic and supportive. He was genuinely more interested in your rowing than his own exploits and never took enough credit for all the wonderful and complete support he (and Sharon) gave his amazing daughters Betsy and Mary. A great man, a great heart, a great family. Farewell Ted.

David Gleeson

November 9, 2017

It was only a few years back that I unexpectedly received a call from Ted. It had been years since I had lived in beloved Seattle and a bit more since having worked for Ted. He was out west somewhere and how he found my number here at Sacramento International I will never know. What a wonderful and ever so pleasant conversation we had. A gift really from someone I respected so much. On that day he made me feel special with his thoughtfulness. Such an engaging and authentic man. He was this and much more. A life well lived. My deepest condolences to all the family.

George Munson

November 7, 2017

Ted was such a lovely man. He was a warm and welcoming friend when I first met him - when he was rowing in a pair with Bob. Bob valued his friendship as did I. He was a regular visitor after Bob's stroke and we enjoyed years of friendship with both of you. He will be missed. Sending you love.

Jennie Rogers

November 6, 2017

I am deeply sorry to hear of Ted's passing, my condolences to the McCagg family, my thoughts are with you as you remember and celebrate his life. Many, many of us remember Ted with great fondness and respect for his mentorship and caring for each of us in our lives and then in our careers. We all shared Ted with you. It is with gratitude that I remember our good fortune to have spent so many years with him, time he was away from you. It is difficult to think that he is no longer with us.

I will always be grateful for Ted's kindness. He was both friend and mentor, I will especially miss my friend.

Jim Suehiro

November 6, 2017

So sorry to hear of Ted's passing - he was a generous mentor, teacher and talented architect. For the past many years I've seen Ted and Sharon at the Men's Chorus Holiday concert. He will be missed but his legacy of work and his family will live on.

Elizabeth Morgan

November 6, 2017

I'm so sorry to hear of Ted's passing. My decade as his executive assistant at TRA was packed with wonderful memories. He was a kind and generous boss and ultimately I was honored to call him a friend. You have my sincere condolences.

Romi Gordon

November 5, 2017

This wonderful man was my Uncle. Despite his busy work schedule and his family, he ALWAYS had time for me. I was 9 when he moved to Seattle and we were blessed to have him stay with us for the first few months of his move. He had a large, loving heart, a wonderful sense of humor and many stories to share of his Life. I will miss him greatly. So glad his kids and I are connected as they are a wonderous tribute to the kind of man Uncle Teddy was. Love.

November 5, 2017

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