Teddy "Ted" Curtis

TED CURTIS IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Teddy Lee "Ted" Curtis, 70, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 12, 2006 at Lincoln Court Retirement Center. He was born April 21, 1936, in Jackson, Wyoming, to Herbert Stevens Curtis and Alice Louise Kearsley Curtis. He attended schools in Idaho Falls graduating from Idaho Falls High School. He entered the U. S. Army in June 1954 and served for 3 years, returning to Idaho Falls in June 1957. He married Betty Sue McKemie December 8, 1956 in Natchitoches, Louisiana. They raised five children and have lived in Idaho Falls all of their lives. He was involved in the bulk oil and tire industry his entire adult life. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He also was a member of the Bonneville Cutter Association. He had a great love for raising and training horses, and he enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and snowmobiling. Survivors include: Daughter: Terri S. Curtis, Rexburg, ID Son: Steven L. (Brenda) Curtis, Son: Mark A. (Holly) Curtis, Son: Michael D. (Laurie) Curtis, all of Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Kristi L. Curtis, Layton, UT 12 Grandchildren; 1 Great Grandchild Sister: Ann C. (John) Howell, Leadore, ID Sister: Nita C. Clark, Idaho Falls He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, two brothers, Herbert Stevens, Jr. and Lawrence Gilbert Curtis, and a granddaughter, Amy Curtis. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a,n, Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at the Idaho Falls LDS St. Leon Ward, 6925 North 15th East, with Bishop Larry Clayton officiating. The family will visit with friends Monday from 7-8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge Avenue, and for one hour prior to services Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in the Ucon Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Team. -------------------------------------------- Condolences sent online: Mark Lincoln and family To the Curtis family: We were saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Steve & Marie Chapple MarChapp2@AOL.com We are so sorry for your loss. Al was a very wonderful man. He and Claude Webster blessed our youngest son. One thing that we always noticed about Al was the warmth & love that glowed from him. He will be greatly missed. God bless you and your family in this time of need. Steve & Marie Chapple Fran Knox Fran1595@aol.com I just want you to know that I am so very glad that I met your Dad many years ago through Max Nadauld, Don Wilding and the rest of Idaho Falls ! I don't think he ever met a stranger -- he considered everyone his friend the moment he set eyes on them. We will always remember his stories and jokes -- we may have heard it before but Ted always embellished and altered details enough to make it interesting again! Maybe he enjoyed hearing it again too, he always looked like he did! Ted was a unique person, we are all better for having spent time with him. He made us laugh, smile and feel good. Thanks for sharing your Dad, my thoughts are with you all. Fran Knox