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Ted McCreary Obituary
73 of Tempe passed away October 7, 2008. Visitation will be Thursday, October 16, 2008 from 5-8 pm at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, 1401 E. Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ. Funeral sevices will be Friday, October 17, 2008 at 10:00 am
with a hour prior viewing at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church.
Burial will follow at Greenwood Memory Lawn. Services entrusted to Universal Memorial Center/South Mountain Mortuary.
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for Ted McCreary
Charles and Barbara Wood
November 2, 2008
Dear Eloise,
Ted was a remarkable person -- always ready with a smile, a wave of the hand, a nod of the head. He connected with and cared about everyone he met. We will miss him as our neighbor and friend. Ted is safe in the arms of God and the angels are rejoicing. We will miss him dearly. May God's love surround you.
Linda McKee
October 21, 2008
Our hearts and prayers are with you Eloise and with Tony and Mikel. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
The McKee Family
Chandra Williamson
October 17, 2008
Eloise, I just heard about your loss today. I am so sorry. My sister just called me this moment after speaking with Julia. My prayers are with you. I have missed your friendship. I will get your number from Julia and I will give you a call.
With much love, please take care.
Chandra
Vicky Daviss Mitchell
October 17, 2008
My deepest sympathies go out to the family. Eloise, you had quite a man and confidant who loved you dearly. God bless!
Vicky Daviss Mitchell
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Samuel Hall
October 17, 2008
Ted always had a smile and positive things to say when around. My thoughts and prayers are with each of the immediate and extended family members. God's blessing to each.
Michael Bedore
October 17, 2008
To the entire McCreary Family:
I want you to know that the countless times I encountered Ted, his most beautiful smile and demeanor was a gift for me and all around. He was and is a true professional. I wish all to enjoy this most beautiful poem.
Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away into the next room. I am I, and you are you. Whatever we were to each other, that we are still. Call me by my old familiar name, speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Put no difference in your tone, wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we have always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, pray for me, Let my name be ever the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without effect without the trace of a shadow on it, Life means all that it ever meant. It was the same as it ever was; there is unbroken continuity. What is this death but a negligible accident? Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner. All is well.
Henry Scott Holland
1847-1918
Canon of St Paul's Cathedral
Frances Sanchez
October 16, 2008
When my husband Paul Sanchez passed away two years ago, Ted came to the services and spoke to us about his long friendship with Paul. They were in the army together and also worked at the ballpark. It makes me smile to picture them in Heaven together again. My prayers are with the family. Ted, give Paul a hug from me.
Richard Johnson
October 16, 2008
I met Ted at the old America West Arena when I began working for NBA Security. Ted was always a true gentleman and a professional who was more than willing to help the new kid on the block.
My wife (Geri) and I will miss his constant smile, kind demeanor and friendship.
We offer our sincere condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.
Rest in Peace, my friend!
Dick Johnson
Pauline Garcia
October 16, 2008
Ted I will miss you & that great smile so pleasent. Along with the funny comments you'd make to the guys at the Arena. I worked with Ted for 3 years .. May you rest in peace and thank you for 3 wonderful years.
Belen Coffman
October 15, 2008
I will miss Ted very much. He had a great smile and always has some thing funny to say. He always could answer anything about sports. I work with Ted at the arena and ballpark.
SES Security Belen
Nita Gray
October 15, 2008
Eloise, You know the last time I seen you and Ted we talked about cooking Tacos. I could not return because Ted look so much to me like my Dad did before he died a year ago.
Ted, was my God Father and I am going to miss him, but you and I are going to eat those Tacos and soon.
I was spoiled by the two of you as a child and I love you for that.
This is a time we are never ready for,but he will not suffer. Ted and Daddy are together locked in a trunk at a movie with their Tacos.
Love You and Praying for you and Tony.
Nita Gray
October 15, 2008
October 15, 2008
I want to say how much fun we (Pat, Margaret, Cynthia, Jennifer, had with our brother-in-law. I have to say he was definitely the person with the million dollar smile, always smiling and telling jokes. I do not recall ever seeing my brother-in-law in a bad mood. He was always wanting to make sure his sister-in-laws which he affectionately referred to as the girls, making sure we were having fun. Margaret especially will miss him dearly during their rides to church together on Sunday mornings. He was the best golfer I know, well at least that is what he told me (smile). We are truly going to miss him in our birthday club. He always had the best birthday cards that was right on and fit the person.
We know that we will see him again one day and see his smiling face again. He is with the Lord now and at peace.
Thank you Ted for you being you. Much Love.
Your Loving Sister-In-Laws
Phoenix, Arizona
Eric Reed
October 15, 2008
A wonderful person no longer walks among us. He always had a kind word and a smile. I had the honor of working for him and adopted a lot of his leadership skills and deameanor. I loved the man and will miss him
Barbara Carr
October 15, 2008
Eloise,
My heart is very heavy and empty for I will truly miss seeing Ted when I am working outside in my yard. You guys are family to me; you, Tony and the rest of the family are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless
Malcolm & Minnie Lee Wright
October 15, 2008
To Elosie and Tony our thoughts and prayers are with you that God will bring comfort and peace to the family.Ted was loved and will be missed by all that knew him.God Bless.
Cecile Woodward
October 15, 2008
In the 70's women began migrating to the law enforcement profession. It was a big cultural change. Ted went out of his way to make we gals feel welcome. He always had a big grin and a funny story. Somehow I think Heaven will have a few more laughs now.
Mike Stone
October 15, 2008
There will never be another Ted McCreary. When the chips were down for me, Ted picked them up and handed them back. What an outstanding man! Thanks for all the laughs! Save a seat for us at "The Big Briefing" up There.
RICKY DAVIS
October 14, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the McCreay family.What a Great Man What a Great loss.From the family of John R.Davis
Charles & Renata Boles
October 14, 2008
Dear Eloise,
We are truly sorry about the loss of your sweet husband Ted. You all have been wonderful neighbors over the last 13+ years. We will miss seeing him around and joking with him. He was a wonderful man and always helpful to us. Our hearts go out to you and your family for such a great loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Stephanie Pickthall
October 14, 2008
Ted was a close friend of my Dad's. When my Dad died, Ted was there and he had a smile on his face as he recalled being a boy with my Dad. Ted told me things about my Dad that I hadn't known before and it was comforting to have him there. Dad always spoke well of Ted and I know from this that Ted was a good man. My deepest condolences to all who grieve for him. I have no doubt he is meeting Jesus and that he is at peace.
Paul Sanchez Jr.
October 14, 2008
Ted was a childhood friend of my father and they served in the Army together. They stayed in touch through the years and worked together at the arena and ballpark. I remember the Army photograph of my dad and Ted. We would poke fun at my dad because he was so short standing next to Big Ted. When my dad died two years ago Ted called me and told me how hurt he was and he would miss him dearly. Now two old friends are together again. God bless you Ted; give my dad a big hug for me.
tom bloodworth
October 14, 2008
It was my privilege to work with Ted as a Phoenix Police Officer. We worked a walking beat as partners in the mid 1960s and again in Community Relations later. Ted was such an "outgoing", compassionate, and welcoming person, he would always share those qualities with everyone he met! His friendship certainly helped me be a better person and police officer. He will always be a treasured friend.
Al Madrid
October 14, 2008
Ted and I were brothers in law enforcement. We shared many laughs together and I truly appreciated him. This is a great loss to all. We were blessed to have had the opportunity to share in his life. My condolences to his family. I am sure he is making all the angels and our Lord laugh with his heart-warming smile.
Ret. Sgt. Bill Rice
October 14, 2008
You were a good man Ted, God speed..
"No more the bugle calls the weary one.
Rest, noble spirit, all thy work is done.
I will find you and know you among the
good and true.
When a robe of white we're given
for our faded coats of blue."
Dennis Duncan
October 14, 2008
When Ted walked into a room it became a little brighter.
David Williams
October 14, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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