Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Teddy Mayfield Obituary
September 5, 1935 - August 28, 2015
Born Sept. 5, 1935 in Prineville, OR to Loice P. and Mabel (Yeager) Mayfield.
Passed away Aug. 28, 2015 Sheridan due to an injury sustained while attempting to manually start an airplane.
When he was a child, the family moved to a 40-acre farm in Gresham where he attended school, graduating from Gresham High. After a stint in sales in Texas, he married and relocated to Portland. He later served in the Army 101st Airborne Division, where he learned to skydive.
For 22 years he owned and operated Pacific Parachute Center, in Sheridan, OR.
Ted and his wife of almost 10 years, Virginia, split their time between Sheridan and Apache Jct. AZ, prior to her passing May 20, 2014. She was the love of his life. He served as a Sheridan City Councilman and was a very active civic leader. He loved his work with Kiwanis and spent many hours helping those in need. He also worked many years tirelessly for Phil Sheridan Days Celebration with his close friend and fellow councilman Bob White.
Ted is survived by his daughter Gwen Barnard of Portland, OR.
Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, Sept. 12th at the West Valley Community Campus (the old Willamina High School Auditorium).
Interment at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland.
Arrangements are with Adamson's Sheridan Funeral Home. Online condolences may left at www.AdamsonsSheridanFuneralHome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Teddy Mayfield
Dennis Fehling
October 17, 2024
I jumped at his center in the 90´s. I remember him being a pretty nice guy.
Ray Wiltfong AKA Deathray
July 22, 2023
If you didn't love Ted you didn't know him. I made around 800 jumps in Sheridan over a 2 year period. Truly the best DZ on earth if having a good time mattered, and it did.
Oilcap told me about Teds passing 6 months ago. We lost a legend that day.
Condolences to his family.
Peter Mootz
February 21, 2023
I just learned today about Ted. I first met him while I traveled from Richland Washington in 1972 on my very first parachute meet from the Tri-Cities. I was still in high school when I started jumping so I traveled with a few of the old-timers to his drop . Always found Ted as a character and a person that would listen to you. Sorry for everybody´s lost. . Ted was a nice guy. I currently live in Minneapolis Minnesota. Been here for about 30 years now.
Peter Mootz
D-5657
Terry Harty
July 6, 2019
Learned a lot from Ted and co-worker's / skydiving buddy's.
Loved to go out pack / jump and have fun all day and way into the night.
Great man ( Ted ).
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Mike Stewart
May 22, 2016
I considered Ted a friend, he was a blast to jump with. His smile and enthusiasm for skydiving was infectious. So sorry to read of his passing.
Chuck Burns
November 26, 2015
I learned how to fly out at the Sheridan Drop Zone, It was a busy and exciting place because of Ted, humor , antics and excitement were never in short supply
diana burbridge
October 4, 2015
feel very sad that I have lost my most beloved companion of 45 plus years. We traveled many,many many times across county with one another We almost married at one time. I was so very pleased that he chose to marry his beloved Ginny. I was heart broken when he called me in tears that his Ginny had passed. I can not tell anyone how devastated I was/am to hear of my beloved Ted's passing. Please anyone ,contact me with any info regarding my loss or how to contact his daughter Gwen's personnel info. address, phone number... His very best friend Diana...Dee Hobbit
Duane (Pops) Raymer
September 8, 2015
For 14 years or so I jumped with Ted as well as I jump-mastered for him. I did a lot of work for Ted at the loft and at his house and hanger down at the end of the runway for which he paid me in jumps and my pilot licence completely(plane and instructor) To us who knew him then he was affectionately known as "Short Round, thanks to Otis." I can still remember him jumping into the Sheridan City park at Easter all dressed up as the Easter Bunny with candy for the little ones that loved it as much as he did. It brought joy to his heart to do this every year. Ted had a good and a very big heart. I am truly saddened by his passing and I will miss him lots.For the last 14 tears I have lived in Phoenix and didn't know he was a snow bird living half the year in Apache Junction 40 miles away. A lot of time wasted as we could have seen each other some. Rest in peace my friend.I will miss you.
Phil Fields
September 8, 2015
I will always remember the time (1977) when I was a novice skydiver parachuting through clouds over Sheridan, and Ted suddenly appeared in a big open space, laughing as he glided by and exclaimed, "Woo-hoo, this is fun!" Then he disappeared into the clouds again, still laughing. When we landed, he signed my log book (as jumpmaster) for that jump. His humor and enthusiasm made that particular jump an unforgettable one. I'm saddened to hear of his passing.
Showing 1 - 9 of 9 results
Make a Donation
in Teddy Mayfield's name
Memorial Events
for Teddy Mayfield
Funeral services provided by:
West Valley Funeral Home108 NW Lincoln St PO BOX 10, Sheridan, OR 97378
People and places connected with Teddy
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Teddy's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Teddy Mayfield's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
