Derald T. Wiley

Derald Theodore (Ted) Wiley, age 91, passed away on June 24, 2013 at the home of his daughter in Dallas, TX. Ted is survived by his devoted wife of 65 years, Nina Howell Wiley, their wonderful daughters and sons-in-law, Diana and Charles A. Armbrust of Houston, TX, Deral and Raymond D. Horsmon of Sewickley, PA, and Denise and Dr. B. Stephens Richards of Dallas, TX; also by their precious grandchildren, Aynsley and Chase Armbrust, Nicholas Horsmon, Adam Richards and his wife, Maggie, and Caroline Richards Smithson and her husband, Rob. Ted was born on October 19, 1921, in Colville, WA, to Chester Reeves and Anna Heritage Wiley. He attended schools in Deer Park, Northport, Colville, and Spokane and was graduated from Coulee City High School in 1939. While proudly serving his country during World War II as a member of the U.S. Army, Ted attended South Dakota State University where he was enrolled in the Army Specialized Training Program, an accelerated curriculum developed to provide the military with technical expertise. Subsequently, he saw action in the European theatre and served in Japan. Upon his return to the States, he joined the U.S. Weather Service. After 35 years of employment, he retired in 1979 as the Assistant Chief of Engineering for the Western Region of the U.S. Even as a young man, Ted always had a camera in his hand. While stationed in Japan, one of his assignments was to teach photography to his military colleagues. Ted's love of photography never waned. Throughout his life he enjoyed hunting, trap shooting, genealogy, collecting Florence Ceramics with Nina, traveling to each of the 50 states, and taking photos wherever he went. For over 25 years, he actively participated in the Spokane Camera Club. Ted's photos, many prize-winning, fill the homes of family and friends. Ted was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and three brothers, and his beloved "Katie"-- his granddaughter, Katharine Wiley Richards. A memorial service, to be held in Spokane, will be announced at a later date. Remembrances may be made to St. Luke's Rehabilitation Institute; c/o INHS Foundation; P.O. Box 469; Spokane, WA 99210 or on-line at www.INHS.info; or the charity of your choice. October 19, 1921 - June 24, 2013