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Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”
Luke 23:43
63 years old
Born on May 24, 1950 in Porterville, California, United States
Passed away on December 26, 2013
This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Teddy Howard, 63 years old, born on May 24, 1950, and passed away on December 26, 2013. We will remember him forever.
Out of all the ugly people in my life, i always questioned why you were taken from me first. Maybe a punishment for you, maybe one for me. It’ll never make sense to me.
i wish i could tell you everything that’s happening in life, i wish i could have you to tell me how proud you are. i wish you could take care of people for me again. i wish you could make everything feel fine again. i wish i realized everything sooner. i wish i wish. i wish you were here.
while i sit here in my car with your ashes, i sit and realize how small i am in this world, i realize how small you were in this world yet you made me feel like i was the only person in this world. i miss you everyday the pain feels the same since the first day. i don’t have pictures of us so i relay on the memories to keep me sane.
happy father’s day pops, missing you everyday. wish you could see all i’m accomplishing because it’s for us. everything they say we can’t, we do<33 forever everrrrr missing you
i miss you so much, i try to think of what to be thankful for and nothing comes to mind. i wish i was with you. i hate it down here, i’m alone in every way. each day feels like a punishment
dad i know you see what’s going on, what would do. i’m so lost and confused about everything. i wish i had your guidance, i just wanna know everything is going to be okay.
another year without you, i need you here so much. i wish you could meet her, i would you could see him grow, i wish you could be here to make everything feel right.
Merry Christmas dad, i miss you more than ever. it’s so hard not having you here i’ll never get use to it. happy holidays but it hasn’t been happy since you were here
i miss you so much, everytime i feel the way i do, i grab your box and just hold it close hopeing one day i do it i’ll see or feel your somewhere close. i miss you so much dad it’s hurts everyday worse than day before. everyone says time helps, it’s really not. it’s sucks i know you’ve seen everything i’ve done, i can’t try to lie to you because regardless you’ve seen. i know that’s why i don’t ever feel you, i’m sorry. your up there and i’m still letting you down, and everyone down here is just so draining they take everything i have in me. to the point i give up. i just need you.
i miss you everyday. i dream of a life with you still in it. i think about all the things that would’ve been different, i think about the things i would’ve never done, the people i would’ve never met. all of the things im achieving now I wouldn’t have done it at this pace. Right now my only unhappiness is not being able to accept the fact you are actually gone, not that you just are lost or sick so i can’t see you. that your actually gone, and once i accept that then i’ll have to accept why your gone. maybe if those nights you weren’t looking for me you wouldn’t have gotten the cold, you wouldn’t have gotten worst. if i listened, if only i would’ve acted my age right. i hate it i can’t bare accept that. the guilt i feel for that is awful it ruins myself, i try to give so much back to the world but it’s all for you but nothing will ever make up for the loss of you. no matter how much people try to sugar coat it, we know the truth. i miss Art. i’ve seen him in so many of my dreams, it makes things feel so real. i can still see the house and everything how it’s always been. i can see everything but you. i don’t deserve too and i feel you think that too. it’s awful, i love you with all my heart.
I miss you so much, I just want a hug. I got a job today :) i just want you here with me it’s not fair i hate this. out of all the people that could have got taken from me this world took you. i was set to fail without you. this is never going to be fair. i have such a hard time remembering some things and it’s horrible just thinking how i won’t be able to remember at all. i’m sorry just come back
Seven years later and I don’t stop missing you. I know you are fulfilled and having a beautiful life in Heaven, and I wouldn’t wish you back here for anything. Nonetheless, what I’d give to laugh and talk while enjoying another delicious meal of yours. I often wonder what you’d say about the wild happenings in our nation today. (I have a pretty good idea, however!! LOL!!!) I am grateful that when God made families, He put them in place forever. You’ll always be my Big Brother,...and Ted,...until I meet back up with you, I will always love you and miss you. Little Sissy
please visit me, i’m so lost without you. i just want things to go back to the way they were. i want you to come back. i need you and i’m so sorry for never seeing that. it kills til this day that i never appreciated everything you did for me. i’m so sorry dad, i should’ve listened
happy birthday dad, there’s not a day i’m not thinking about you. Hope your looking down and ain’t too disappointed, things have been tough since you’ve been gone but that ain’t stopping me from becoming someone you wanted me to. i miss more than words can ever explain. I’ll forever keep your name strong. it was suppose to be us til the end, but it’s like i still haven’t let you go and that’s the hardest part for me because regardless of anything i’ll never let go.
In the 6 earthly years he’s been gone, the rest of us can only imagine the sights, sounds, fragrances, abilities, and understandings Ted is experiencing. It makes us want to draw closer to Christ daily so that one day we too will join Ted in Paradise. We love Ted... but most importantly,... Jesus loves Ted. Miss my brother.
Ted, I'm thinking about you and your parents and siblings today, and remembering how important the Howard family was to me as I was growing up. You and I shared some great adventures together in places like Pismo Beach, Summit Lake, Golden Trout Wilderness, Estes Park and of course, Terra Bella, where we spent hundreds of hours playing basketball on Sunday afternoons at the Elementary School. Here's hoping that we will be able to laugh and reminisce together again one of these days.
I met Teddy at my work, he was a customer. We immediately knew we were kindred spirits, he was like a grandfather to me in the brief time I knew him. I am so sorry for your loss. He was a good, kind, intelligent man. I just found out he passed today. I went to drop of some bakery bed when his brother told me he passed. My sincere condolences, he will be missed.
Happy Birthday Big Brother!!!... Aly says Happy Birthday too!!... you are very loved and missed!... today you would have been 64, but in Heaven, I'm sure you're about 33!!!.....xoxoxoxo
To the Howard family, just a note of condolences. I knew Ted throughout our time at Porterville High School and I saw him a few times after I returned from Vietnam but then I moved away. Ted was always fun, always a good laugh, and until now, I did now know we shared the same middle name of Eugene.....had I known that it would been fun to tease him. I am glad to hear from the previous writers that Ted is so loved by his family and friends. As my own days grow shorter, I'll look for Ted in heaven and laugh again with him.
Your quick wit and keen intelligence, your humor, your love and hilarious usage of obscure vocabulary, your delightful culinary skills,.....all these moments shared with you.....these I bottle up,....and these i will hold closely to my heart til we meet again, big brother! Thank you for giving us Travis...a young man worthy to stand among spiritual giants.....and little Pearl....a beautiful young girl who will grow into a strong leader, and grace the lives of many. May our Heavenly Father, through His Holy Spirit, and His Son, Jesus Christ welcome you warmly into the Kingdom. May your spirit find eternal joy, restoration, peace and happiness now and forever more.
Wow! This is going to be hard to forget my dad as my bestfriend I just cant get over this well at least he is in heaven with his brother and mom and dad and friends we all miss you soo much well I will love more than anybody in the world!!!!R.I.P To my dearly dad I ALWAYS LOVE YOU OKAY REMEBER THAT LOVE PEARL HOWARD
Teddy was a dear friend to me all of his years, from grammar school on to adulthood. He will be forever in my heart. I send my sincerest condolences to his children, Travis and Pearl, and to each and every member of the family and extended family and friends.
My dad passed away today. We will miss him but are so relieved that he is no longer in pain and there is no more suffering. We appreciate your prayers during this difficult time.
I am sorry for your loss, I did not spend much time with my great uncle Ted but I remember when it was our birthday since we share the same date of birth he would call me and I would tell him happy birthday. I have no idea how much pain Pearl and Travis are going through but Jesus is going to give him a nice time!we will see you soon Ted we will miss you too!!!god bless Travis and pearl
Teddy is my father and i believe that he is okay because he is not going though pain and suffering anymore i love you dad your alawys in my nlessings and payers
Well I remember you from day one, since I am in the family. I recall what a wonderful Mom and Dad you had.. Patsy Howard Langston and I loved to play with you and your brothers and sister. We all loved to gather at Grandma and Grandpa Bessie and Charlie - they could entertain us so well. We are a blessed family and we are all growing older and of course we are not ready to let any one go. But, we know that you have gone to a better place and will be reunited with your grand parents, Mom and Dad and also your brother, John (or Johnny Mac) as I called him.. Go toward the light, Ted.
I thank God for sparing Ted anymore pain and suffering! Like our mother he is now enjoying all the beauty and glory that God has promised us when we go home. Thank you Ted for being the father I never had. You are loved and will truly be missed!
Out of all the ugly people in my life, i always questioned why you were taken from me first. Maybe a punishment for you, maybe one for me. It’ll never make sense to me.
i wish i could tell you everything that’s happening in life, i wish i could have you to tell me how proud you are. i wish you could take care of people for me again. i wish you could make everything feel fine again. i wish i realized everything sooner. i wish i wish. i wish you were here.
while i sit here in my car with your ashes, i sit and realize how small i am in this world, i realize how small you were in this world yet you made me feel like i was the only person in this world. i miss you everyday the pain feels the same since the first day. i don’t have pictures of us so i relay on the memories to keep me sane.