Passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on May 1, 2012 in Victoria, B.C. He was born on October 10, 1921 in Prince Rupert, B.C.
Ted is survived by his wife Helen of 65 years, son Bill (Alinda), daughters Bonnie (Frank), Debbi (Bill), grandchildren Ben, Carson, Brigette, Erin, and Zach and great grandchildren Ashley, Wisdom, Bouman, Matthew, Caleb, Claire, Savanna, Joshua and Malakai.
Ted served in the Army as a Sergeant in World War II and met his beloved Helen in Ocean Falls, BC in l946. They were married in Prince Rupert on December 26, 1946, resided in Vancouver for 21 years prior to settling in beautiful Victoria for 44 years. Ted was well known as a mortgage provider in the area. Both Ted & Helen spent many happy years as Palm Springs snowbirds from 1976 to January 2012.
He will be sadly missed by many family members and friends he made along the way. Special thanks to Dr. Egan, and the Community Health Nurses that were there when we needed it most.
A memorial service will take place on Friday, May 4, 2012 at 11:00 AM at McCall Bros, Johnson and Vancouver Street, Victoria, BC. A reception will be held at the McCall’s Family Centre. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Ted’s name may be made to the BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver Island Centre.
Condolences for the family may be offered below.
13 Responses
Dear Family Bowden,
We remember Ted this way: energetic, feisty, funny, neighborly , prudent, outspoken and mostly proud of his achievements in his long life.
With Love from Ingrid and Bill Robertshaw
To Bonnie and Frank, and families, sincere condolences on your loss. We understand all too well how difficult this time is for you. Good memories from a long and happy lifetime spent together will help as time goes by.
My condolences to Helen, Bonnie, Brigette, Ashley and the rest of the family. He was a wonderful and generous man and he will be sadly missed, but never forgotten. I always loved spending time with Ted and Helen either at there home, or swap and shop. I always felt as part of the family. My son and I were very blessed to have known him.
Dear Helen and family,
We have lost a diamond in the rough.. he will always be an inspiration of a life well lived. He was always willing to be of service and help to those who came to him. Our lives were blessed many times by him and Helen’s big caring hearts.
love and blessings to his memories.
my first meeting with Ted was 25 years ago in Nanaimo, I realized that this man was special then and he has been a friend, a mentor and an inspiration to me ever since. Of course when I met Helen I discovered what it was that made him special. Having them in my life has been like have a 2nd home. He touched a lot of hearts and he will be sorely missed by many people. We need to celebrate his life well lived and remember him for the wonderful man he was. My condolences to Helen and the family. Thanks for everything Ted!
Dear Helen, Bill and Alinda, Carson, Erin and families,
Please accept our heartfelt condolence. Ted was a fighter till the end and we feel privileged to have known him.
Debbi . . my sympathies to you and your family on the passing of your father.
Hi Debbie, Bill & Zach,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May your precious memories lighten the loss of your dad/grandfather.
Take care,
Denyse, Mike, Jeff & Marc-André
Debbi and family,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your father. Losing a parent is never easy. His obituary does suggest that he lived a long and full life and that is positive to remember in the days ahead.
I will have you in my thoughts in the days ahead. Take care of yourselves during this emotional time in your lives.
My GrandFather was a great man of Many many accomplishments. He faught a long battle with cancer and diabetes for many years. he was 92 when he passed, surrounded by close family. My heart goes out to My GrandMother and his children whom he affteced the most. I loved my GrandFather very much and despite our differences, I know he loved me and wanted the best for myself and my children. In my heart he will live forever. Love his Eldest grandson, Ben