Surrounded by his loving family, Ted passed away on July 10, 2020. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 48 years, Kathy; children Andrew (Katharine), Elizabeth (Aron), Kaitlyn; grandchildren Jaden, Jacob, Lily, Harrison, Charlotte; sisters Deb, Pat (Dave) and families; mother in-law Amie Gamble.
He was predeceased by his father (Bert) Albert Edward Waring; mother Eleanor Waring (nee McPherson); granddaughter Grace Waring; father in-law Stan Gamble; brother in-law Al Byrne.
Born on September 7, 1951 and raised in Victoria, BC, 
Ted was a passionate and enthusiastic individual with a love for spending time with his family, fishing, photography, gardening, and camping in Vancouver Island’s wilderness. He was a captivating storyteller, writer, and author.
He graduated from the University of Victoria with a Bachelor of Education degree in 1977 and a Masters of Education degree in 1983. A teacher with the Sooke School District for 39 years,
he inspired, mentored, and taught several generations. He was heavily involved in coaching sports, teaching technology, producing musicals and plays, going on elaborate field trips, inspiring a passion for outdoor education and mentoring countless student teachers.
His family wish to thank all his specialists, doctors, and nurses.
In celebration of Ted’s life, please share your favourite memories, stories, and pictures.
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We were so sorry to hear of Ted’s passing. I first met Ted when we both joined the Lakewood Elementary School staff at the newly built school, except that it wasn’t quite finished yet. We spent the first term sharing the facilities of Millstream Elementary until Lakewood was completed.
Ted was always a larger than life personality in the school, with infectious enthusiasm and humour. His work in the technology sector and with the school musicals was much appreciated by staff and students alike. I remember driving down to Portland, Oregon, with Ted to a technology conference. We took the opportunity to share our joint interest in photography by taking pictures on the way, and at the conference. We also shared an interest in getting the students to be creative with computers, and we gave a number of workshops together on using HyperStudio. He was a great colleague to work with, I will miss him!
With deepest sympathy from Bryan and Susan Potter.
Uncle Ted
It is rare that when you reflect on a person you loved that is gone that you can not think of ANY negative memory or time.Well I tried and I honestly can not with my Uncle:)
I will always cherish Christmas Eve at Uncle Ted and Aunt Kathys as well as the camping and fishing back in the day! For me too K5 Blazers will always hold a special place in my heart man you loved that old truck lol
As you told me at Dads service “Luke its a long and winding road it is going to be ok take solace in the fact that your Dad is up there now looking after Grace and Grandma and Grampa and even Grandma Mac God knows who else he has helped already cause that is what your dad did best is take care of people”
Well now he has you to go fishing with Uncle Ted!
Ill leave with something my dad said……..
That Teddy is a good man.
Thank you for everything Uncle Ted.
Our family has lost Two Fathers and Uncles In the recent months anyone reading this trust me you DO NOT understand how much you will miss somebody until they are gone.
Rest Well Uncle Ted Thank you for the memories.
I love and will truly miss you.May the water be eternally “Like Glass” and always have one on the line.
Luke Byrne.
Dear Kathy.
I am so sorry to hear about Ted, gone too early. When I worked at Lakewood Elementary as an occupational therapist I will always remember Ted as a great supporter of technology for students, especially for those kids who had difficulty putting their ideas on paper. To this day I don’t know how he did it but he managed to access technology when others couldn’t. As a therapist I would often recommend technology as a bypass strategy to help compensate for fine motor difficulties….Ted was always eager and enthusiastic to not only try, but to expand on my suggestions. He was one of the teachers that made my time at Lakewood so enjoyable. I will always remember him rushing up to me with the latest technology, inviting me into his class to watch it in action. He always made me feel so welcome.
I was also very lucky to have spent sometime with him outside work as well at some family gatherings. He was always so full of life and fun. His positive energy will be missed.
When I think of Ted, his bright smile and infectious chuckle come to mind. I had the privilege to be his colleague at John Stubbs for a few years. He was helpful, funny, and creative. I am very sorry for your loss. Please accept my sympathy.
Jeannine and Del and the boys
It is with sad hearts we heard of Ted’s passing! He was a great colleague and friend! We shared many adventures at Saseenos and had a lot of fun with the grade seven camping field trips to Fairy Lake and Botanical Beach at Port Renfrew, bears, cougars and all. Family camping trips to Buttle Lake were always a highlight of the summer, hiking and fishing and enjoying the campfires and friendly fishing competition, which he often won! The trip to Watertown Lakes, driving through a buffalo herd and visiting Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump was a real adventure, even if it was a little dusty! Our family really appreciated Ted (with Kathy’s help) taking the wedding photos of our four sons. We will always cherish the many memories! Our hearts are with you in your time of sorrow!
Love,
Jeannine, Del, boys and their families
Kevin and Melannie Clark
We are so sad to hear of Ted’s passing.
When we were getting married we wanted to keep it small and a surprise for Del and Jeannine. Because Ted and Cathy were such close family friends we decided to be creative with how we booked Ted to be our photographer. We used Kevin’s middle name and he was away for the consultation. The minute Ted figured us out he reacted with joy and offered to gift the photos as a wedding gift. He insisted he required his assistant Cathy. They ended up being two of the seven people who attended. It’s one of our favourite memories.
My deepest sympathies to the family. I was so sad to hear this news. I worked with Ted at John Stubbs. He was an amazing educator and a very kind man. I am so sorry for your loss.
Dear Kathy, thinking of you in your time of sorrow. Take care.
Our two daughters attended Lakewood back in the day. As such, there was no chance of not meeting Ted. He was always around, always easy to find, always involved in our children’s education and school related activities. That beaming, smiling man was so enthusiastic and inviting that participation in any of the Lakewood performing projects was as simple as falling off a log. The Waring/Duchene/Lakewood team put together remarkably complex productions that involved everyone from the school and beyond. They always amazed, delighted, and entertained the community. A very approachable genuine man full of life, valued and forever remembered by our children and by us, Ted will be missed. Too young to go.
Dear Kathy
I thought Ted was the coolest cousin, He was the guy who gave me my first ever Rock n Roll album. ‘‘Twas the best of the Guess Who. (I was only twelve). It’s my favourite album to this day. Ted gave it to me and of course I had to take it to Uncle Stan and Auntie Amies to play. I cranked that volume to the max,,,,guess who would turn it down to min when I wasn’t looking,,,,,Uncle Stan.
When visiting our family at Pigeon Lake, Ted was always a good sport, getting In the water and never complaining of the extreme water temperature. Always taking part in our waterski adventures.
Our deepest sympathy to you all.
Love from: Kevin and Heather Klause