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Ted Christy Obituary
Ted graduated from Sunnyslope High School with a football scholarship to the University of Arizona. During college Ted married Peggy Latchem.
They had two children, Tracey Leanne and Timothy Lane. After his graduation from the University of Arizona Ted returned to Sunnyslope High School as a teacher and a football coach. He retired in 1989 after 24 years of teaching. Ted loved to travel, fly fishing, wood working, golf, and dogs.
One of his proudest achievements was build a two-story cabin in Pine, Arizona and restore a cottage in Prescott, Arizona, both were much enjoyed by his family and friends.
In 1991 Ted married Linda Spitler-Menke and they traveled the world and enjoyed some amazing friends until his death.
Ted is survived by his wife Linda, daughter Tracy, Son Tim, 6 grandchildren and a loving blended family.
The family asks that donations to be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014 or Maggie's Place, P.O. Box 1102, Phoenix, AZ 85001.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6450 W. Northern Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85301.
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Sam Flores
April 18, 2025
Ted was, and still is, one of the 'Good Guys' that you get to know rarely in life. He was full of wit and humor always looked after me, looking out for Ralph's little brother. He was a good football player, even though he wound up at that dreaded University somewhere South of the Gila River in Tucson. Good boy, Good in high schooler, and a Good man. He is missed. Sam Flores
Keith Rottman
August 31, 2024
We send our sympathy to Linda and the family.
Our girls had a crush on him when he was a coach at Sunnyslope highschool!
Keith and Carol Rottman
Prescott AZ
Sam Flores
April 17, 2023
Our brother Ralph was on the state championship team that included Ted, who was the starting fullback at that time. Ted was not only an outstanding football player but also a humble, outgoing, and popular part of the Sunnyslope Viking student body. He will be missed by all who knew him. Sam Flores
Bob and Karen Asadi
May 2, 2022
May God bless you with your wonderful memories. May God´s grace comfort your hearts and ease your sadness.
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Dain Jeffery
April 26, 2022
My sympathy to Coach Christy´s Family. Coach Christy was my football coach and assisted with the wrestling team my senior year, he lead by example and was a large encouragement to me. He made me laugh, years latter we ran into each other and the first thing he said was, why weren´t you this big in high school. We had a good laugh snd talked construction on getting his license. He will be missed, great coach, teacher and mentor. SHS Class 1975
Maggie's Place
April 26, 2022
Linda, we are so sorry for your loss! We appreciated you and Ted so much at The Michael House! You and your families are in our thoughts and prayers!
Maggie's Place Family
Judy Standridge Sheeley
April 25, 2022
Deepest sympathy to Ted´s family.
Daniel Myers
April 25, 2022
We were all blessed for the time we had with him. He was a great influence and excellent leader for all of us at Sunnyslope,
Marci Turner
April 25, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. RIP Ted.
Keith & Carol Rottman
April 25, 2022
Linda, we remember "Mr. Christy" from our daughters' years at Sunnyslope High. In fact, our daughters brought this to our attention. We send our sincere condolences to you and the whole family.
Bill Wiles
April 24, 2022
Mr. Christy was the best coach I ever had. Rest in peace Mr. Christie
Clark Thomas
April 23, 2022
An important part of our Sunnyslope history. Rest in peace.
Dick and Phyllis Varner (Tshudy)
April 22, 2022
We lost a great guy! Rest In Peace
Dick & Phyllis Varner (Tshudy)
April 22, 2022
We lost a great guy! Rest In Peace
George Flores
April 22, 2022
Coach Christy was one of my football coaches at Sunnyslope High School and I remember that time with a lot of positive memories. He was a great coach and had respect for all of us. I remember after one football game in which I had played poorly that he stayed to talk to me to console me and encourage me at the same time. I have never forgotten that moment and speaks to the kind of man Coach Christy was. Coach Christy was a very good man and I will miss him!
George Flores SHS Class of 1967
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