Obituary
Theodore (Ted) John Grimm, born August 16, 1936 died December 10th, 2022 surrounded by his family. Ted leaves behind Ruth (nee Light) his loving wife and companion of 64 years. Ted is survived by his four children, Lynda (Lane) Lindsay, Doug Grimm, Maureen (Darren) Roberts, and Michelle (Darcy) Haaf. Ted found great joy with his five grandkids, Sarah (Clancy) Sederberg, Larissa Lindsay, Megan Grimm, David Haaf and fiancé Tori Johnson, Logan Lindsay, as well as a great granddaughter, Josie Sederberg. Ted leaves behind his siblings and their families Gladys Payne, Don (Laurene) Grimm, Gary (Joan) Grimm, and Glen (Vanda Weldon) Grimm. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles will mourn Ted’s passing.
Ted was predeceased by his parents Anton and Bregitta Grimm, Ruth’s parents Gustave and Paulina Licht (Light), as well as Ruth’s siblings and spouses, Erma and Ralph Jonasson, Henry (Hank) Light, Elizabeth (Bette) and James Finzel, George and Pearl Light, Mae and Joseph Rakai, Erna and Al Wenzel.
Ted was born to Anton and Bregitta Grimm on a farm in the RM of Happyland, Saskatchewan. His early education began in a rural one-room school, later at Fox Valley High School then at Campion College in Regina. Ted finished his studies at the University of Calgary from 1962 – 64 and completed B.Ed. studies through summer sessions and off campus classes in 1966. Ted worked as a surveyor on the Trans-Canada Highway in Saskatchewan from 1953 – 1956. He then worked at Northwest Nitro Chemicals in the technical division and in operations from 1956 – 1962. During this time Ted completed his degree and went on to teach English and Social Studies at St. Mary’s and McCoy High School. Ted was an educator from 1964 – 1977. Ted also served as Alderman or Mayor on Medicine Hat City Council (1968 – 2001) for all but three years, during which he worked as a real estate agent. Ted retired in 2001.
Ted coached the girl’s high school basketball team during his tenure at McCoy High School and enjoyed a round of golf with friends. Ted’s favorite sport was baseball. His philosophical mentor was Tommy Douglas. He had a love of reading and writing and read at a minimum one book a week, mainly non-fiction, biography, history or philosophy. Ted was well versed on the various ethnic immigration settlements in Western Canada, especially the Germans from Russia.
Ted’s first love was family. Despite not being overly demonstrative, he was always well connected with and knowledgeable about his extended family. There were very few school functions or sports events involving his grandchildren that he did not attend, often traveling hundreds of miles to see them in competition. Ruth, his children and grandchildren were his pride and joy.
Ted’s community values were influenced by the Sermon on the Mount, humanism and social democracy. He tried to live by the motto: “Feed the light and starve the beast”. Ted often said that the two most important contributors to a happy life are a loving and supportive spouse and a satisfying job…and he had both.
The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. with Life Celebrant Pat Grisonich officiating. The service will be live streamed. Those who wish to attend virtually, please visit pattisonfuneralhome.com and select live streaming, then select the youtube (arrow). Donations in Ted’s memory may be made to Doctors Without Borders (www.doctorswithoutborders.ca) or to the Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society (www.mhwss.ca).
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We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Ted Grimm August 16 1936 December 10 2022 86 Years Old and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
Death notice for the town of: Medicine Hat, Province: Alberta