Please join us to farewell the man
Evans Bay Yacht & Motor Boat Club
501 Evans Bay Parade
Wellington
10.30am
Below are some memories of Ted. If you would like to leave a message to put up here you can do so here.
“I miss you dad. Thank you for my life. You gave me everything. I love you. Your mate always.”
Derek
“Oh. Memories: Ted ringing for you, waking my mother at 07h on a Saturday morning to ask... ‘What‘s the programme?’”
Rachel
“You always welcomed me and treated us ‘boys’ (20 something university students) as people you could have a good talk to and who had something to say.”
Chris
“A great Totara has fallen.”
Gary
“Spent many nights playing poker with Ted, we always enjoyed having him at the table as he added a little humour and fun to the game. Will miss both his smile and laugh. RIP Mate.”
Lou
“It was a pleasure to get to know Ted and be able to take him out and about to escape and to see what was going on in the world outside Te Hopai. He will be sadly missed”
Alison
“Via con dios Ted, I travelled down the Amazon with Ted Twenty years ago, still one of the greatest memories of my life, what a straight shooter, what a mans man, his word was as good as money in the bank, the most vertically challenged giant I have known, a true kiwi legend that will go on in the harts and minds for ever, of the people who had the privilege to know this man, rest steady now old fella, you will be remembered and loved forever. ”
Cooza
“You will be impossible to forget Ted. I will though miss the talks with you and factual accounting of hunting, diving, fishing and wine tasting. The days down on the South Coast and BBQ’s. Never to be forgotten.”
Greg and Barbara
“Thank you for helping to make me a strong, funny and capable woman. Your humour will be missed xx”
Noels
“Ted had the best ever recipe for paua fritters! Plenty of garlic & coriander!!!”
Trish
“Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Ted. Sorry that we cannot be with you all to give our support at this time. We are currently in the UK.”
Sadie & Rob
“Ted - I have so many happy memories starring you around the South Coast. Feasting on paua and filling your pewter goblet with wine. I also loved visiting your house for your famous curry. Good bye old man.”
Meredith
“What a true man. A real character after 66 years of our loyal best friendship. Heaps of fun & the ups & downs & around the town he never faulted. So many stories to tell. One comes to mind - Ted was doing maintenance on a bank building out of town and I drove up with a case of wine, whiskey etc. We sat all night beside the vault trying to figure out how to look inside. Jesting of course. We could write a series of books that would match those of Barry Crump. Another keen man. Ted would send venison, paua, rabbit, hapuka to me on overnight couriers for my b/fast & dinner. How generous was that. Amazing. Anyway Ted you’re now at peace. May God bless you until we meet again on the journey. I am sad that is not possible for me to be there today. Go well mate I will sadly miss you.”
Graham
“We all regarded Ted as a close family friend, we remember fondly the times he took us around the coast camping, even when the tent blew down in the middle of the night to our horror! ( We are Auckland City Slickers). I shared and cooked many meals with Ted, with him every so often giving me a chase around the kitchen, I was lucky that about a year ago I did fly down to cook Ted dinner and we had a wonderful time eating steak and watching a rugby game together. It was the last quality time I spent with him as when I visited him in hospital recently he was not as lucid, I’m so glad I had this last evening with him. My thoughts will be with you today as you say good bye to Ted. With love.”
Leah
“Ted is a great man who made us integrated into New Zealand life so nicely. He treated us like his own children. Thank you, Ted, for bringing such great life for our Yu’s family. Our whole family love you so much.”
Zhimin Yu
“I had always said to a colleague of mine that I’ll miss him when he goes. It’s happened and I stand by what I said that day.”
Faith
“What a character you are Ted, we will miss your laughter and lively attitude,rest in peace.”
Bethany
“What a Character... “There are only two speeds in life, mate: Flat Out & Pissed.””
Adam
“The Ted that I knew was quite the character. For all his gruff exterior, I found him to be exceptionally welcoming and hospitable. He had a remarkably engaging personality and he always seemed genuinely interested in what I had been up to. He made a killer venison/garlic stew and the best paua fritters. I have nothing but fond memories of Ted. One of a kind.”
Jeremy
“Great photos. I know the man standing on the beach, shirt off - nice also to see some images of the younger man. We’ll miss his company at camp - bawdy adventurous stories around table, wine in hand, mischievous chuckle.”
Angelique & Dane
“The Ted I remember, knew every landowner and had a key to every gate (or a way around in the dead of night). Where he’s going may the Paua be waiting in knee deep water, the Deer just around the next corner and a glass of Red Wine warming by the fire. Go well.”
Andy
“What a fitting tribute to a very special man. Ted was an icon who left an indelible mark on whomever he touched. And he touched us all in so many different ways. I wish for half the life Ted lived. Thank you Ted, I’m much richer for knowing you & for the memories I will keep.”
Gerald
“Ted was our mentor. he is the greatest legend we are all so much richer for having been teds friend. He will be so missed by his family and friends.”
Peter Hillson
