Ted Wotherspoon, 67, of Lafayette, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at IU Health Arnett Hospital. He was born May 25, 1953, in Gary, Indiana, to the late John and Laura Belle (Shockley) Wotherspoon. Ted graduated from Portage High School in 1971 and attended Purdue University. On August 18, 1973, he married Kathleen Bowles in PortageContinue Reading
Rebekah Gylleck / Loveall
left a message on June 3, 2021:
So sorry to hear about Ted's passing praying for you and your family
Rebekah Gylleck / Loveall
left a message on June 3, 2021:
So sorry to hear about Ted's passing praying for you and your family
Lisa (Usher) Hatton
left a message on March 15, 2021:
Kaydn, We are so sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers.
We love you
Aunt Lisa (Usher) Hatton
Bob Lopez
left a message on March 13, 2021:
May this candle help guide you on your journey to meet our Lord and Savior.
Bob Lopez
left a message on March 13, 2021:
I've known Ted since grade school in 6th grade where we attended George Meyers elementary school. I still remember when Ted came down with juvenile diabetes in junior high school. We were all worried about him when we heard he was in the hospital and had lost weight. I remember his mom having to prepare healthy food to help him control his blood sugar. I am also living with diabetes so I have personal experience what life is like living with a disease that can lessen the quality of life over time. My heart goes out to Kathy, Ted's children, grandkids, and all his extended family and friends. May God grant Ted eternal life. RIP my PHS classmate.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Monte Tuttle
left a message on March 12, 2021:
It's been many years but I remember Ted as one of the nicest guys I have known. May God bless Ted and his family. Ted now has a lot to look forward to.
Brian Howard
left a message on March 12, 2021:
In memory of Ted Wotherspoon, Brian Howard lit a candle
Susane Wotherspoon Bath
left a message on March 11, 2021:
Baby Brother this wasn't supposed to happen...You were the great one in our family. I love you so much and will miss you dearly. Say "hi" to mom and dad and Lee for me. God bless you ? Ted.
Joan & Mike Bowles
left a message on March 11, 2021:
You will be truly missed. God bless you, Ted.
Bob Davis
left a message on March 11, 2021:
In memory of Ted Wotherspoon, Bob Davis lit a candle
Charlene Shoemaker
left a message on March 10, 2021:
Dear Kathy, Jeremy, Adam and Seth,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will cherish the memories of Ted and family at First Assembly. My heart and my prayers for you and family.
Sincerely,
Charlene Shoemaker
Chris and Daci Johns
left a message on March 10, 2021:
We were saddened to hear of Theodore's passing. I know his legal name was Ted but he was 'Theodore' to me. Having worked for, beside, and with Ted for 20+ years, he was more of a friend than a co-worker. We were lunch buds by day and often dinner couple(s) with Kat and Daci by night. I think Ted knew that he was influencing my son at the young age of 4-8 to build walls, repair anything, and analyze broken machines. What I am guessing Ted may not have known (10 years later), his patience and nurturing of Colten led to his degree in Mechatronics and a start of a career in "fixing" machines in a pharma factory. Ted was an ornery, burly "teddy" bear who (purposely) caused me problems most days we were together. I will cherish those days even more, now. RIP, Ted.
Prayers for strength, comfort and peace, Kathy!
Steve and Vicki Johnson
left a message on March 10, 2021:
Our thoughts and prayers are with Ted, Kathy and their family. I know Ted will be missed by all. We Have some wonderful old memories. We have been truly blessed by your presence in our life.
Amanda Emery
left a message on March 10, 2021:
In memory of Ted Wotherspoon, Amanda Emery lit a candle
Brandy Mason (Loman)
left a message on March 10, 2021:
I'm so sorry to hear of Ted's passing. Jeremy my thoughts are with you and your whole family. Praying for peace and love.
Michele and Andy Buczek
left a message on March 10, 2021:
My condolences. Always loved joining your family and it was an honor to have met and know you Mr. Ted. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Jodi Newsom
left a message on March 10, 2021:
I’m so sorry for your loss Kathy. May God comfort you in this time of grief. Jodi (Trinosky) Newsom
Nathan Hatke
left a message on March 10, 2021:
So sorry to hear of this news. Chad was like a second father to me for many years of my life. Not only that but I was also a carpenter and worked many hours with Ted both at the church and in many of his rental homes. I’ll never forget those evenings where it was just him and I working on a project and messing with each other. My favorite quote was “A lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine.” As many of you know he was in charge of the facilities and maintenance department at a pretty big church for many many years and as I even witness people would come to him with so many of their problems many of them could’ve been resolved weeks and weeks prior but they would come to him and say hey this needs to be done by tomorrow and that was his famous phrase but regardless of the fact that they were unprepared in many occasions He always stopped what he was doing and made their problem is. Which made his saying even funnier, because at the end of the day we all knew that other peoples problems were his emergency.
Sharon Johnston Burke
left a message on March 10, 2021:
I’m so sorry to hear this. I’ve known Ted for so many years. He was such a wonderful person! My deepest condolences. ❤️??❤️
NANCY Wotherspoon Wood
left a message on March 10, 2021:
Dear Kathy, I am so sorry for your lose. I think he became a great man. Would you please send me your address. I would like to share somethings with you.
ncwood42@yahoo.com
Nancy (Wotherspoon) Wood
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Catherine Vanderipe
left a message on March 10, 2021:
Kathy,
I so so sorry to hear about your husbands passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cathy Vanderipe
Christyna Pavagadhi
left a message on March 10, 2021:
Such a beautiful soul. Ted will be missed greatly by so many. Sending love and strength to his family.
Ebony Gilbert
left a message on March 9, 2021:
Thinking of and praying for the family during this difficult time. Ted will be greatly missed and has left such a great mark in all he has done and how faithfully he served!
Elida Martinez
left a message on March 9, 2021:
In memory of Ted Wotherspoon, Elida Martinez lit a candle
Jennifer Crabtree
left a message on March 9, 2021:
My heart goes out to each of you! Ted was one of a kind! Before I had been on staff with him very long, I was speaking of him to another staff member and called him Teddy. They asked me if he preferred to be called Teddy which was weird to me until they explained that's how I referred to him. I hadn't even realized I had taken to using the nickname, but it fit him so well and I never quit!
Thank you for sharing Ted with us! We love and are praying for you!
Kevin Foster
left a message on March 9, 2021:
He was a wonderful man. I sometimes think back to all the fun times we had back in the day. We haven’t seen each other in many years but I consider him a great friend. It those early years he taught me many thinks. I am sorry we live so far away, we would like to be there to help support you. I am sure Katie will be there Saturday and Steph and I will be thinking/praying for you.
Lisa Wotherspoon
left a message on March 9, 2021:
I so remember fondly the summer I spent with you and Ted soon after you were married. You welcomed me with open arms, and helped me when I accidentally wore one of Ted's t shirts to bed that was covered with insulation fibers! I'll never forget that summer. God Bless you in this time of grief.
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Rebekah Gylleck / Loveall
left a message on June 3, 2021:
So sorry to hear about Ted's passing praying for you and your family
Rebekah Gylleck / Loveall
left a message on June 3, 2021:
So sorry to hear about Ted's passing praying for you and your family
Lisa (Usher) Hatton
left a message on March 15, 2021:
Kaydn, We are so sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers.
We love you
Aunt Lisa (Usher) Hatton
Bob Lopez
left a message on March 13, 2021:
May this candle help guide you on your journey to meet our Lord and Savior.
Bob Lopez
left a message on March 13, 2021:
I've known Ted since grade school in 6th grade where we attended George Meyers elementary school. I still remember when Ted came down with juvenile diabetes in junior high school. We were all worried about him when we heard he was in the hospital and had lost weight. I remember his mom having to prepare healthy food to help him control his blood sugar. I am also living with diabetes so I have personal experience what life is like living with a disease that can lessen the quality of life over time. My heart goes out to Kathy, Ted's children, grandkids, and all his extended family and friends. May God grant Ted eternal life. RIP my PHS classmate.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Monte Tuttle
left a message on March 12, 2021:
It's been many years but I remember Ted as one of the nicest guys I have known. May God bless Ted and his family. Ted now has a lot to look forward to.
Brian Howard
left a message on March 12, 2021:
In memory of Ted Wotherspoon, Brian Howard lit a candle
Susane Wotherspoon Bath
left a message on March 11, 2021:
Baby Brother this wasn't supposed to happen...You were the great one in our family. I love you so much and will miss you dearly. Say "hi" to mom and dad and Lee for me. God bless you ? Ted.
Joan & Mike Bowles
left a message on March 11, 2021:
You will be truly missed. God bless you, Ted.
Bob Davis
left a message on March 11, 2021:
In memory of Ted Wotherspoon, Bob Davis lit a candle
Charlene Shoemaker
left a message on March 10, 2021:
Dear Kathy, Jeremy, Adam and Seth,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will cherish the memories of Ted and family at First Assembly. My heart and my prayers for you and family.
Sincerely,
Charlene Shoemaker
Chris and Daci Johns
left a message on March 10, 2021:
We were saddened to hear of Theodore's passing. I know his legal name was Ted but he was 'Theodore' to me. Having worked for, beside, and with Ted for 20+ years, he was more of a friend than a co-worker. We were lunch buds by day and often dinner couple(s) with Kat and Daci by night. I think Ted knew that he was influencing my son at the young age of 4-8 to build walls, repair anything, and analyze broken machines. What I am guessing Ted may not have known (10 years later), his patience and nurturing of Colten led to his degree in Mechatronics and a start of a career in "fixing" machines in a pharma factory. Ted was an ornery, burly "teddy" bear who (purposely) caused me problems most days we were together. I will cherish those days even more, now. RIP, Ted.
Prayers for strength, comfort and peace, Kathy!
Steve and Vicki Johnson
left a message on March 10, 2021:
Our thoughts and prayers are with Ted, Kathy and their family. I know Ted will be missed by all. We Have some wonderful old memories. We have been truly blessed by your presence in our life.
Amanda Emery
left a message on March 10, 2021:
In memory of Ted Wotherspoon, Amanda Emery lit a candle
Brandy Mason (Loman)
left a message on March 10, 2021:
I'm so sorry to hear of Ted's passing. Jeremy my thoughts are with you and your whole family. Praying for peace and love.
Michele and Andy Buczek
left a message on March 10, 2021:
My condolences. Always loved joining your family and it was an honor to have met and know you Mr. Ted. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Jodi Newsom
left a message on March 10, 2021:
I’m so sorry for your loss Kathy. May God comfort you in this time of grief. Jodi (Trinosky) Newsom
Nathan Hatke
left a message on March 10, 2021:
So sorry to hear of this news. Chad was like a second father to me for many years of my life. Not only that but I was also a carpenter and worked many hours with Ted both at the church and in many of his rental homes. I’ll never forget those evenings where it was just him and I working on a project and messing with each other. My favorite quote was “A lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine.” As many of you know he was in charge of the facilities and maintenance department at a pretty big church for many many years and as I even witness people would come to him with so many of their problems many of them could’ve been resolved weeks and weeks prior but they would come to him and say hey this needs to be done by tomorrow and that was his famous phrase but regardless of the fact that they were unprepared in many occasions He always stopped what he was doing and made their problem is. Which made his saying even funnier, because at the end of the day we all knew that other peoples problems were his emergency.
Sharon Johnston Burke
left a message on March 10, 2021:
I’m so sorry to hear this. I’ve known Ted for so many years. He was such a wonderful person! My deepest condolences. ❤️??❤️
NANCY Wotherspoon Wood
left a message on March 10, 2021:
Dear Kathy, I am so sorry for your lose. I think he became a great man. Would you please send me your address. I would like to share somethings with you.
ncwood42@yahoo.com
Nancy (Wotherspoon) Wood
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Catherine Vanderipe
left a message on March 10, 2021:
Kathy,
I so so sorry to hear about your husbands passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cathy Vanderipe
Christyna Pavagadhi
left a message on March 10, 2021:
Such a beautiful soul. Ted will be missed greatly by so many. Sending love and strength to his family.
Ebony Gilbert
left a message on March 9, 2021:
Thinking of and praying for the family during this difficult time. Ted will be greatly missed and has left such a great mark in all he has done and how faithfully he served!
Elida Martinez
left a message on March 9, 2021:
In memory of Ted Wotherspoon, Elida Martinez lit a candle
Jennifer Crabtree
left a message on March 9, 2021:
My heart goes out to each of you! Ted was one of a kind! Before I had been on staff with him very long, I was speaking of him to another staff member and called him Teddy. They asked me if he preferred to be called Teddy which was weird to me until they explained that's how I referred to him. I hadn't even realized I had taken to using the nickname, but it fit him so well and I never quit!
Thank you for sharing Ted with us! We love and are praying for you!
Kevin Foster
left a message on March 9, 2021:
He was a wonderful man. I sometimes think back to all the fun times we had back in the day. We haven’t seen each other in many years but I consider him a great friend. It those early years he taught me many thinks. I am sorry we live so far away, we would like to be there to help support you. I am sure Katie will be there Saturday and Steph and I will be thinking/praying for you.
Lisa Wotherspoon
left a message on March 9, 2021:
I so remember fondly the summer I spent with you and Ted soon after you were married. You welcomed me with open arms, and helped me when I accidentally wore one of Ted's t shirts to bed that was covered with insulation fibers! I'll never forget that summer. God Bless you in this time of grief.
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.