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1936
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2023
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Ted Spencer Obituary
Ted spent his childhood in Alaska and the Lyons' family ranch in Idaho. He was hard-working, genuine, and was always there to lend a hand or tool to anyone who needed it. Ted was a friend to everyone and could often be found conversing and sharing stories over morning coffee with long-time friends.
Ted served in the Navy between 1956 and 1960 before beginning his life's work as a millwright or industrial mechanic at Boise Cascade. He worked at Boise Cascade for nearly 40 years before retiring in 1999.
Ted married the love of his life, Marjorie Butler, on November 25, 1961 in Emmett, Idaho. Together they had three children, Connie, Debbie, and Randy. As a family, they enjoyed making memories in the outdoors especially fishing and camping. Ted took pride in a freshly mowed lawn and raising a prosperous garden which he shared the vegetables of his labor with everyone.
Ted is preceded in death by his parents, wife; Marjorie, brothers, Ron Spencer, Kenny Spencer and Ray Makinson. He is survived by his sister, Sue (Ken) Stans; children, Connie (Greg) Wilfong, Debbie (Brent) Kimball and Randy (Jodi) Spencer; 6 grandchildren, Jamie (Jonny) Spangle, John (Laura) Wilfong, Mike (Morgan) Kimball, Chris (Larissa) Kimball, Joelle (Drew) Sharkey, and Brad (Madi) Spencer, and 10 (almost 11) great grandchildren-Wyatt, Lincoln, Addison, Hadley, Kelton, Lennon, Banks, Cooper, Daxton, Zella, and Baby Boy Sharkey due in December 2023.
A celebration of Ted's life will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, June 9, 2023 at the Willow Grove Event Center.
In lieu of flowers, Ted's family would appreciate donations be made to The Jayden DeLuca Foundation in Ted's honor on behalf of his grandson, Daxton, who was born with congenital heart disease.
Arrangements are in the care of the Potter Funeral Chapel of Emmett.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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TL
July 27, 2023
May your memories give you peace and comfort of your loved one. Words fall short of expressing my sorrow for the loss of your loved one. May GOD be with you all during this difficult time. 1 Thessalonians 4:14 For if we have faith that Jesus died and rose again, so too God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep in death through Jesus.
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Jack Kerr
June 7, 2023
My sister Peggy Irving lived down the street from Ted for the past 30 years. My wife and I recently purchased Ted's place, and we are extremely grateful to the Spencer family for that opportunity. Ted always made a point to come and visit with us when we were staying at Peg's. He will be missed. I hope he knows that I am trying to carry on his tomato growing legacy.
Kathy Pook
June 7, 2023
You've lost a special person way to soon. Heartfelt sympathy.
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