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1943 - 2010
 Age: 66
GREEN, Theodore R.
Paw Paw
Formerly of
Ted passed away softly, with out pain, from lung cancer Friday afternoon, April 22, 2010 with his wife and son holding his hand. He was born September 11, 1943 in Flint, MI and raised by his parents Arthur and Helen (Torrey) Green. Ted serviced in the U.S. Army during the Detroit Riots and retired from the U.S. Army National Guard. He was a member of the Kalamazoo Lions Club. He lived a full, happy life over the years he was an Insurance Agent with Farmers Insurance and retied in 1994 and a maintenance person with Warners Do-It-Hardware on M-43 highway until 2009 and hosted the Kalamazoo Kings players for 3 years. He was a hard working man who was always willing to help others. Ted loved traveling, hunting, fishing, and made friends everywhere he went. His laughter was contagious, and he enjoyed friendships with people from all walks of life. His hard fought battle with cancer lasted 8 months. On August 12, 1983 he was united in marriage to Louise Ann Smoll who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons, Theodore (Carrie) Green Jr. of Portage and Mitchell E. (LeAnne) Wyant of Richland; 3 daughters, Holly (fiancé - David) VandenStraaten of South Bend, IN, Lynn (Alan) Richardson of Paw Paw and Jodie (Roger) Grimm of Paw Paw; grandchildren, Jessica, Aimee (Drew), Katie, Kelsey (David), MacKenzie, Candace, Dana, Logan, Amanda, Cody, Joshua and Nicholas; daughter Kelly Burford of Scotts; 2 brothers, Charles Green of Portage and Joseph Torrey of Kalamazoo, several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Tuesday noon to 1 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw where funeral services will be held at Tuesday at 1 p.m. Interment will follow the service in Centerville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to West MI. Cancer Center of Borgess Visiting Nurses and Hospice. |
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There are currently 14 condolences.
Lynn Richardson
bluebirdlover7@yahoo.com
Saturday May 1, 2010 at
2:49 PM
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Really gonna miss ya Jed! The good thing is that you're in our hearts and that cannot be taken from us!
Hope you're having a great time in heaven!
Love ya,
Lynn (Tin)
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Jason Horrocks
Thursday April 29, 2010 at
9:26 PM
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U will be missed i miss having popcorn fights with you and im going to miss ur laugh and ur funny personality Im sorry i didnt make it for ur last moments I wish i could of see u at the movie theather one more time RIP giggles u will be miss by me
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Kelsey Driscoll
Thursday April 29, 2010 at
10:20 AM
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Ted was a wonderful Grandpa he taught a lot of thing to everyone. I love him deeply and i will never forget him. I am going to miss him deerly.
Love you Grandpa your Piglet.
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walt, deb, michael kuras
dmw60kuras@netzero.com
Wednesday April 28, 2010 at
6:58 PM
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our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. ted was a joy to be with at the kings games, he would keep you laughing. he enjoyed being there when the schoool kids were there for the kings games. i admire him, one time with those kids, didn't go again, but he liked it. he will missed greatly.
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Martha Pineda Gutierrez
pinedam@kalamazoocity.org
Tuesday April 27, 2010 at
9:35 AM
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Ted (KDPS) & Family: I didn't know your dad but reading the obituary, he sounds like a wonderful man/ dad/ friend / etc. I am truly sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family. Take care and God bless. Martha (CID)
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Roger Trepanier
Tuesday April 27, 2010 at
7:02 AM
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Ted was a wonderful father, husband, peer, soldier, humanitarian, counsellor, listener, but most of all, a solid friend. We will miss his dedication, his willingness to help, and especially his smile and knowing chuckle. Our memories are fond and long lasting. Ted has touched us on earth; may he continue to embrace us and teach us what is important in life. Peace!
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K.D.P.S. Family Support Group
Tuesday April 27, 2010 at
1:21 AM
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To the family of Theodore Green Sr.: We extend our deepest sympathy in the loss of Theodore. We often do not know the reasons for such a loss but we pray that God's grace may be sufficient to sustain you in this time of grief. We are here for you, if we can assist in any way. From your other family the Kalamazoo Public Safety Support Group.
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Diane and Gary Jones
dej51643@yahoo.com
Monday April 26, 2010 at
10:25 PM
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Louise:
Ted will be missed for his sense of humor and long lasting jokes. Our world was much better with him in it.
Hugs
Momma and Gary
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Vicki Saunders
Monday April 26, 2010 at
6:31 PM
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Dear Louise - Thank you for telling your daughter to let me know about Ted. I did not see it in the paper. Ted and I and all the gang at Wang had many many good times together. Ted was a wonderful man and could make everybody laugh. I will miss not seeing him at the greenhouse this year.
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Bob & Linda VanderStraaten
Monday April 26, 2010 at
7:16 AM
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Dear Louise and Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. At this difficult time may it help to know that heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you in your time of sorrow. We will always remember Ted's laughter and kindness. Your are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love Bob and Linda
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Holley Kershaw
Sunday April 25, 2010 at
10:27 PM
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Ted, you were such a bright light on this earth. Anyone who had the fortune to know you found a caring man who became your friend.
Heaven grew brighter the day Ted left this earth.
Louise and family,
May you find comfort of family and friends who share your greif and may the many happy memeories you share about Ted ease your sadness.
Sending you all my love,
Ted will live on in our hearts..he was the BEST!
Love,
Holley
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Robert & Mary Slater
SltRob@aol.com
Sunday April 25, 2010 at
2:46 PM
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Ted was my instructor When I joined
Farmers Insurance in 1991 as an
Agent. We all will miss him and I
would mot have made it wthout his
guidance..
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Denise & Brian Nugteren
Sunday April 25, 2010 at
12:59 PM
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To a wonderful man who will truly be missed. Ted touched a lot of lives at the Strand Theatre. He was known as Mr. Giggles to many.
Louise & family may happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time. All our love,
Brian,Denise,Ashley,Heather, & Adam.
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Connie
Sunday April 25, 2010 at
12:50 PM
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This world will NEVER be the same without you
You were loved by many and will be missed by all
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