C. Edwin Flandro Jr.

1937 - 2021

Ted Flandro (a.k.a. C. Edwin Flandro, Jr.), 83 of American Falls, Idaho passed away peacefully on Monday June 7, 2021. He died in the comfort of his home due to an extended illness. He will be missed by his family and friends for his quick wit, storytelling ability and his hearty laugh. Ted was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on June 25, 1937 to C. Edwin Flandro and Stella Maria Soderberg. He was the oldest of three children including Susan and Tim. He started school in California, then in Utah and Idaho, where he graduated from Pocatello High School in 1956. Ted attended Idaho State University and was only a few credits short of a Business Degree. Ted worked in all facets of road construction, even owning his own dump truck before his love of cars drew him into the automobile business. He worked his way up from a lube-oil tech to President of C. Ed Flandro Ford, a family-owned business that served Pocatello for over 48 years.

Ted worked hard his whole life and played even harder. He loved water and snow skiing, raising Labradors for bird hunting, snowmobiling, and car racing -- both flat track and circle track. Later he ran a midget racing team that competed all over the western US. He was known for catching the biggest fish while deep sea fishing in Mexico and spent countless hours searching for the best fishing hole on American Falls Reservoir and Hebgen Lake. He was the best jet boat driver when teaching all of his kids and grandkids how to waterski. His favorite pastime was sharing a frosty beverage with friends while telling the same stories over and over again.

Ted believed in giving back to his community. He was the past President of the ISU Bengal Foundation, a founding member of the Pocatello Sports Committee that brought two National Championship Playoff football games to the Minidome (a.k.a. Holt Arena) and produced the "Taste of Idaho" fund raiser. Ted was also involved in the Pocatello Marathon at its inception; and for years he and Debbie were the volunteer "cleanup crew" at the end of the marathon. He was always a strong supporter of local school sports and scholarship programs.

Ted was pre-deceased by his parents and a son, Kirk Flandro. He is survived by his wife of 42 years Debbie Flandro; his siblings, Susan Flandro, Tim Flandro, and Dr. Nancy Parry; by his children, Melonnie (Frank) Green, Cory Flandro, and Jeralyn (Rod) Herron-Hamlin; grandchildren, Jacie (Justin) Coleman, Jon Green, Matt (Breann) Green, Kelsey Flandro, Carly (Jake) Flandro, Ari Herron, Libby Stanislowski; and great-grandchildren, Abby, Tyler, Zane, Whitney, Vivianne, Daphne, Jaxson, Cooper, Willow, Harper, Bentley and Dylan. Ted was a lover of several "four-footed" children with too many names to mention.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice in the memory of Ted Flandro. A private family graveside ceremony will be held on Saturday June 19th at Restlawn Cemetery. A Celebration of Life for friends and family will be held at the Sandpiper Restaurant on Saturday June 19th from 3-6 PM. Everyone is encouraged to drive their classic cars to this event in Ted's honor.

Condolences may be made at wilkscolonialchapel.com 208-233-1500