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1937
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2014
James Teeter Obituary
James Wallis Teeter, 77, of Stow, was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada on March 14, 1937 and passed away August 4, 2014 in Akron, Ohio. Jim spent his career teaching geology at The University of Akron.
He was pre-deceased by his wife of 54 years, Gladys, on June 30, 2014. Jim is survived by his daughters, Laurie (Terry), Kathy (Bruce), and Judy (Peter) and six grandchildren.
There will be no services.
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September 6, 2014
We are all so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom and Dad. We all have fond memories of them up at Kaminiskeg Lake. Our Mom and Dad always loved your parents.
The Turners, your neighbours from Kaminiskeg Lake. Lake
August 21, 2014
Jim and I were PhD candidates together at Rice. RIP, Jim. Your students were lucky to have you for so long, not to mention your family.
Frank Wantland, Wantland & Associates, Tulsa, OK
Laura (Bain) Prexta
August 12, 2014
I have many fond memories of Dr. Jim Teeter. He and my father, Roger Bain, taught geology at the University of Akron together for many years, and I know my dad considers Jim one of his very best friends. Jim was always very kind to my sister and I when we visited my dad's work as children. Later when we were still young teenagers, he taught us how to dance to Reggae music during a Bahamas' field camp trip. We love to hear about the adventures that Jim and our father shared over the years, playing jokes on each other and on their students. His kindness and fun attitude made people love him. I know that Jim touched the lives of numerous students and faculty over his years at the University, and he left each of us a little richer by the experience. He will be greatly missed.
jess ebel
August 9, 2014
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Stow Kent Animal Hospital Portage Animal Clinic
August 7, 2014
Stow Kent Animal Hospital and Portage Animal Clinic are so sorry for your family and for April. Mr. Teeter was a very caring and responsible man and took wonderful care of his furry companion. He will be missed.
August 6, 2014
To the Teeter family. We will truly miss our conversations with Jim & April. He was such a kind and caring man. He always had a smile and some kind word to share. Our prayers and sympathy go out to each of you. Ron & Paula Pitts
Michelle C
August 5, 2014
My empathy and sympathy goes out to his daughters, grandchildren, cousins, and other family members, and all of his friends, and students. I was a geology minor at Akron U. May your memories help you, when you think of him, or anyone who has died. It is sad, that we all have to die sometime.
Ted Mowers
August 5, 2014
I am very saddened to learn of Jim's passing.
I was a geology student of Dr. Teeter's at the U of A. Jim's influence on generations of students is immeasurable. I am certain I would not be where I am today without his guidance and example. For that and the opportunity to know him I am eternally grateful. He was such a decent, funny and inspiring man; the world is much diminished without him.
My condolences to his family.
Rest in peace, Jim.
August 5, 2014
The West Hill Branch Library family is so very sorry for your loss and sends wishes for peace.
Verna Vander Kooi
August 5, 2014
Thanks for being a very kind and academically thorough thesis advisor. I was always so appreciative that you respected my need to mother my children while pursuing an advanced degree. I think my children will always remember you, too. You were a great professor whose example I tried to follow when I became a prof.
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