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Theodore Katzakian Obituary
Lodi, CA
Theodore "Ted" Katzakian
Jan. 10, 1937 - Oct. 18, 2008
Theodore "Ted" Katzakian beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, age 71, of Lodi, CA
passed away suddenly in a Sacramento hospital on Saturday, October 18th, 2008. He was born January 10th 1937 in Lodi California to Thomas and Sue Katzakian.
He attended Henderson Grammar School, Lodi High School, Stockton College, and UCLA where he majored in Theater Arts. Upon graduating from UCLA, Ted enlisted in the United States Air Force Reserve. He married LaDonna Schulz in 1961 and had two children Kristen and Timothy.
Ted entered the field of Real Estate with his uncle Bo Katzakian at Katzakian and Schaffer Real Estate in 1961. Later he went on to form Aladdin Real Estate, Genie Construction Company, Katzakian, Heath, and Williams Real Estate, Ted Katzakian Company, and Ted Katzakian Property Management. Numerous homes, shopping centers, duplexes, apartments and condominiums in Lodi and Galt have his name and hand attached to them.
He served as President of Lodi Kiwanis Club in 1970-71, President of the Lodi Board of Realtors in 1976, President of Woodbridge Golf and Country Club in 1989. Ted also served on the Lodi Planning Commission from 1969 - 1971, the Lodi City Council from 1976 - 1980, and as Lodi's Mayor in 1980. He enjoyed playing golf with his numerous friends and fishing with son and grandson.
His mother Sue, his father Tom, and his daughter Kristen preceded him in death. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law Eleanor and Don Kundert; his nieces Pam Squires, Kim Kundert, and Kelly Nuss, and their families; his son and daughter-in-law Timothy and Suzie Katzakian and one grandson Trevor Katzakian.
A memorial service will be held at Bear Creek Community Church, 11171 N. Lower Sacramento Road at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 23rd. Immediately following the service, a reception will be held at Wine and Roses.
Donations can be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at 800-955-4572 or to the charity of your choice. Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Theodore Katzakian
Loreen (Ferrero) Bishop
October 29, 2008
I join many others in sending our sympathy in the loss of Ted. I have many memories of him--the many years he worked with my dad (George), our family gatherings, babysitting Tim & Kristen, spending summers working at Aladdin Real Estate, and much more. On behalf of my family I send our love and prayers.
Bob and Una Crowner
October 28, 2008
Ted was a fine, giving person, who always had a happy congenial personality. Enjoyed the many golf games at Woodbridge Country Club. He will be missed by many.
Diane Marquardt Burkett
October 27, 2008
I was sad to see anoher of my school mates had passed away. There were alot of fun times back there.
Lisa Staples
October 25, 2008
Dear Tim, Suzie & Trevor: We are so very sorry to learn about Ted's passing. May he rest in peace. He was one of a kind and leaves an impact on many left behind. We send our sympathy & prayers to all of you.
Michael & Lisa Staples & Family
Jackie Katzakian
October 24, 2008
Dear Tim, Eleanor and family, I was so saddened by Ted's death, He was such a great guy, my prayers are with you all. With Love, Jackie
Leo & Ineke Volkert
October 23, 2008
We were sad to hear about the passing of Ted late Saturday evening. We pray for Gods blessings to surround your family.After constructing one of our business complex and doing a large remodel of another building I had the pleasure of really knowing his heart and his smile and proud to talk about his son. I have spent many hours in front of Ted at my desk and he was honest and did what he said he would. It is a great loss to you and your family Tim as well as the Lodi Community .
October 23, 2008
To the family of Ted Katzakian,
We were saddened to hear of Ted's passing. My friendship with Ted began in the 1st grade at Henderson school, a period of about 65 years. I have some fond memories of the times we shared as friends. He was a fine gentleman. His parents were also fine people, it has been a privledge to have known and been friends with the entire family.
Please accept our sincere condolences and sympathies.
Sincerely,
Mike And Patricia Manassero (Lodi)
MIke Lang
October 23, 2008
Tim:You did a great job today celebrating the wonderful life of your father. Ted will be missed by all, but not forgotten.Peace and Love be with you and your family. GOD BLESS
Jenny (Provan) Guiles
October 23, 2008
Tim- I was saddened to hear of the loss of your dad-I've got a lot of good memories of him from the old Kiwanis days, tagging along with our dads! The service was beautiful and the turn out speaks volumes about the kind of man he was!
BOB & MARGARET SHEPARD
October 23, 2008
TIMMY, OUR CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER WITH FOND MEMORIES OUR CAMPING TRIPS MANY MANY YEARS AGO. REMEMBER ALWAYS WHAT A FANTASTIC PERSON YOUR DAD WAS. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
JOE HASSAN
October 23, 2008
i am so sorry to hear of ted's death. i have known ted for many years, he will be deeply missed. because i am over sees in jerusalem the holy land i am sad i couldnt be there for the memorial service, but my thoughts and prayers are with his family. may he rest in peace.
Arline O'Briant (Bohnet)
October 23, 2008
Dear Tim and family.
Ted and I go way back...high school and UCLA... and we kept in touch...many good memories. He was a good buddy.
All my heart felt condolences to you all. Always remember what a great guy he was. He loved you all so much. Arline.
Ted and Maureen Hutz
October 23, 2008
Ted lived his life well. He will be missed by all. Our deepest sympathy to his family.
DENNIS AND PHILLIPPINE ADDINGTON
October 23, 2008
Tim were so sorry to here of your dads passing.His friendship and as always his smile will be greatly missed.(GOD BLESS)you and your family
George and Jan Berg
October 23, 2008
Tim and family, Our sympathies go out to you in the loss of Teddy. He touched our lives personally and professionally. We will remember his good humor and generosity. You are all in our thoughts.
Bill & Shirley Dauer
October 23, 2008
Dear Tim, Eleanor and Families, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Bill and Shirley Dauer
October 22, 2008
Dear Tim & family
I wish to express my deepest sympathy to you & your family.
I came to know your dad during the Genie Construction era. It was always a lot of fun doing business with Ted.
I shall miss him. We will all feel the loss.
sincerely,
Ed "buzzerlips" Loo
Jim & Carol Burnett
October 22, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
The Bridgewaters
October 22, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim & Cindy Rehn
October 22, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to Ted's family. We will miss him.
R Martinez
October 22, 2008
I'm sorry to hear of Ted's passing. He was a great and well respected man.
Shirley (Liedtke) Bragg
October 22, 2008
CLASS of 1954
John Garrett
October 22, 2008
Tim,
We are very sorry to hear of your Dads passing. He will be missed by us and the entire community. I consider it a priviledge to have known and worked with him.
John Garrett
Villa Truss
Bob Aberle Gary Neuvert (In Spirit )
October 22, 2008
Tim : Sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. A lot of fish will sleep better knowing that he won't be chasing them around anymore. We had a lot of good times out on the water.
DOUGLAS STUART
October 22, 2008
DOUGLAS STUART
Bev (Wall) Lacy
October 21, 2008
The class or 1954 will miss Ted. He was always a great Master of Ceremonies for our reunions. He always had a smile and was great fun to be around. Please accept my condolences. Lodi has lost a very special person.
Nancy Rinaudo
October 21, 2008
Eleanor & Family:
So sorry to hear about Ted's passing. He was a wonderful, caring friend. He always had a big smile and hug to offer. He will be so missed.
Les and Diane Brooks
October 21, 2008
Tim and Family, I 'm very saddened to hear of Ted's passing. His friendship and support will always be remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
October 21, 2008
Sorry to hear about Ted's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. He was such a great man.
Roscoe & Priscilla Brownfield
Vickie Mayo
October 21, 2008
Dear Eleanor and Don,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of Ted. He was a great guy, and I know you have many treasured memories of times shared together. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely, Vickie Mayo
Jessica Jacobsen
October 21, 2008
Timmy,
I was so sad to hear of Teddy's passing. I have such great memories of him from my wedding only 2 weeks ago. Your dad was an amazing person - he always wore a smile & gave the best hugs. He will be missed by many. I hope you and your family find peace in the wonderful memories you have.
God bless, Jessica
Gerald & Brenda Kosaka
October 21, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss.
"Jumpin Joe" Baxter
October 21, 2008
Tim & family. Your dad was on helluva guy, always upbeat and positive and just fun to be around. Seems too unreal he is gone. We shared some crazy stories.
I too was blessed with one of his nicknames....
Bryan & Carrie Sterling
October 21, 2008
Tim & Family,
We are so sad to hear about Ted. He was such a great person, always smiling and we are going to miss seeing him at the Club. Take care.
LaVerne Burns
October 21, 2008
To my friends Don and Eleanor Kundert, Timmy and his family, his cousins , aunts, uncles, and friends.....Many years of memories. LD, LV, Peter the meter reader, PT boat, Susan Magussan, Steven Mageven, and all those fun and silly times we had. Ted will always be in our memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you from afar. LaVerne Burns
Laurie Mc Curdy
October 21, 2008
Dear Timmy,Suzie,Trevor and sister Elenor,my prayers and sympathy are with all of you.
Marcus Neuvert
October 21, 2008
Timmy,
So sorry for the loss of your Dad; he will be greatly missed. I consider myself one of the fortunate to have a nickname form him - Marcosus
Orlan Friedli
October 21, 2008
October 21, 2008
Really sorry to hear of Ted's death. He was one of the "Good Guys"; both personally and professionally.
Orlan & Sheila Friedli (Rocklin, CA)
Ron Thomas
October 21, 2008
Tim and Family
Many years and happy memories with Ted. I'm deeply saddened to learn of his passing. May the thoughts and prayers of all of us be with you and be of some comfort now.
Novella
October 21, 2008
Sorry to hear of Ted's passing.
I am a class of 54 member and remember Ted well.
Prayers for you, the suvivors.
Greg & Lisa Jackson
October 21, 2008
After many years working in the same industry, one couldn't help but like Ted. His youthful charm and smile were infectious! We will miss him dearly. Our deepest sympathy goes out to his family and friends.
Gail Floyd
October 21, 2008
My prays are with the family of the passing of Ted we will be missed. what a wounderful person he was. he leaves so much good behind.
Margie and Andy Stephens
October 21, 2008
Timmy and family,
We will miss Ted and his smiling face. He was a wonderful friend and person. It is a great loss for you and everyone, not have him in our lives anymore. Thankfully, we all have our happy memories of him. We send you our love and sympathy.
Margie and Andy Stephens
Alan Small
October 21, 2008
Sorry to hear of the unexpected passing of Ted.
Dinah Fischer Gothmann
October 21, 2008
Very sad to read of Ted's passing.
I got to know Ted and the Katzakian family many years ago when I worked at Bank of Lodi. Ted was kind, funny, a good businessman and a gentleman. My sincere sympathy to his entire family.
jeffrey aberle
October 21, 2008
i am so sorry to hear of teds passing he was a kind and giving person and always knew you no matter where you were or with. he was definitlly special and liked by all. ted was always there to help when he was asked he will be misse by all. my he rest in peace now and forever.godspeed to all the family.
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