John W. "Jack" Tedder III, (1940 - 2013) - ForeverMissed.com Online Memorials

The void in our lives, catastrophic

The memories, a gift to treasure

The love, beyond measure

We will remember you forever...

Our Hero, Our Daddy, Our Poppy

Hee Haw! We Love You...

72 years old
Born on June 28, 1940
Passed away on February 12, 2013

This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one,

John W. "Jack" Tedder III, 72, born on June 28, 1940 and passed away on February 12, 2013.

Strange,

isn't it?

Each man's life

touches so many

other lives

When he isn't around

he leaves an

awful hole,

doesn't he?

...

It's Been A Wonderful Life!

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November 1, 2016

Daddy...what a hard day Halloween was. I was sad all day thinking of the kids being little and how much I love Halloween... and how much I would give to have it be 5 years ago so the kids would be little and you would be at our house showing up in your "Scream" costume to scare the kids and have fun with us. I can not begin to tell you how much I miss you... it's beyond anything I could ever imagine. I love Halloween so much and I love and appreciate how you would dress up for the kids on Halloween. I love and miss you forever and always Daddy xo

September 19, 2016

Hi Daddy-
Bo had a great game yesterday. Scored a couple of touchdowns, feel like they were for you. It's so hard to not have you there to see him you would go out of your mind, you'd be so proud. Aliviah has her first field hockey game today... I'm sad I won't be able to report back to you. I know in my heart you will be watching over her. I miss you beyond words, Daddy. Wish I could call you right now... I love you, Daddy. xo

September 7, 2016

Hi Daddy...
We went to Canobie Friday, just me and the kids. We had so much fun... I just wish when we went back to your house after, you were there. Nothing is the same without you. I had a very hard time watching Bo sit just where you would and watch sports. I would have given anything in that moment to have you sitting with him watching college football. You and Bo would be so close... you are so alike and I'm so grateful. Watching him sitting there alone watching football, I felt so robbed - that you are not with him enjoying it. It's what you would have dreamed of...watching sports with a grandson that is as much into it as you are. But instead of feeling robbed, I promised myself I will focus on how grateful I am that Bo is so much like you. I am so lucky that Bo has so many of your beautiful qualities. I miss you everyday, Daddy. Love you so very much... xo *hugs to heaven*

August 31, 2016

Daddy,
Such an emotional couple of days without you... Bo started 5th grade yesterday and Aliviah started 7th. I'm thinking of you non-stop because you appreciated every second watching these babies grow. It's devastating not having you to send these first day of school pics to. You'd be the first one to call and let me know how pretty Aliviah is and how cool Bo looks. I miss you every second of every day. I pray the kids remember how much you love and adore them and just how much you appreciated every second you had with them... I'd give the world to have you back. I love you, Daddy. xo

August 15, 2016

Thinking of you, Daddy... Just wanted to say Hi. Wanted to let you know that I see you in Bobo more and more every day. He has your dance moves (lucky) and your baseball moves and speed. I feel so lucky to have a piece of you to look to with Bobo. Oh and that "surprise drink" that turned out Cherry coke... Bo and I know it was you. I love that he knows that...You are deep within my heart and will be forever... I miss you beyond words, Daddy. I love you...xo

July 20, 2016

Just wanted to say Hi and I love you... thinking of you... there was a worker at the house that saw your picture on the wall. The one of you playing the drums at the fundraiser years ago... He was so fascinated by it and wanted to know everything about you and how old you are. I had to clear the lump in my throat to answer him. I will never ever be able to speak of you in the past tense, Daddy. Because you live in my heart and my soul all day everyday for the rest of my life. I love you!! xo I love my Dad the Drummer!! xo

June 28, 2016

Happy Birthday Daddy!
I love you so much!! It is so hard not having you here to celebrate your birthday...my heart aches. We are all getting together today at Wendy's, and hope you do join us!
Happy Birthday from Mom...she loves you! xoxoxoxo
Love ,Tracey xoxox

June 28, 2016

Happy Birthday Daddy... I love you so much. I wish we could celebrate with an ice cream cake... I love you and miss you beyond words. Days like today are tougher than all the others, but everyday is so hard without you. Love you forever... Happy Birthday in Heaven to my Hero, My Daddy ... xo

June 20, 2016

Happy Father's Day to my Hero!! I love you so so much, Daddy! The void is so hard today... people say it gets easier, but really it doesn't. It just becomes part of the torture that you learn to live and deal with and over time becomes how you are forced to live. I promise to try to live everyday being a great Mom and making you proud. I'm hoping today, you were with me and so proud watching your grandson pitch in his game...baseball is you. You were in my mind the whole game. I would give the world to be able to sit with you and watch Bo play baseball!! You would be in your glory. I feel so robbed of not being able to share this with you. But... I believed you were watching Bo and right there with him. Thinking that way is what saves me. I love you so much, Daddy. I miss you beyond words... Love you forever!! Happy Father's Day!! xo

June 17, 2016

The thought of Father's Day Sunday... makes me very sad. But I'm forcing myself to celebrate you and be thankful for all that you've given me. My positivity, my strength, my humor... all things I've needed to get through life now without you. Harder than I could ever imagine. But I think you are the most amazing Daddy a girl could ever wish or dream for. My wishes and dreams all came true because you are my Daddy...forever and always. I love you Daddy!! xo

June 8, 2016

Hi Daddy... I know you were with me this morning. I'm glad you gave me a sign. I always know you are still here when I need you. You are amazing because you are still taking away my tears by showing me you are watching over me. I love you so much, Daddy! xo

May 26, 2016

Thinking of you, Daddy... Today is my 15th Wedding Anniversary.
On this very day 15 years ago was our Father/Daughter dance.
I had dreamed of that moment my whole life since you are the most amazing dancer... You fulfilled my dreams with that dance, it was the most precious dance of my life.
A memory that lives in my heart and one of the best moments of my entire life. I am so grateful to look back on that with such happiness. I remember loving that you were happy with my song choice. I didn't want the traditional "daddy's girl" because that wasn't my style, that wasn't "us". So when I found Peter Cetera's Daddy's Girl - I just knew it was meant for us. I knew the parts that were fast would showcase your moves! haha :) I'm sure no one knew it, but you had only heard the song when I chose it and played it that 1 time... and you grabbed me and we danced...so unplanned. And we didn't do it again until my wedding day. You led me like a pro and I know everyone thought we choreographed and practiced. We were so in the moment on that day, it was perfect... Just like I always imagined when I was a little girl.
Like so many other gifts you have given me in life - this one is at the top of the list. I'll always be "Daddy's Girl"... love you, Daddy. xo

May 24, 2016

Daddy,
Your memories
have become
my heartbeats
which means I am
thinking of you
all the time
just to stay alive...
Miss you...
Love you...
forever and ever...

May 24, 2016

Hi Daddy - I know you are with me... I see the signs and it makes me smile. I miss you so very much, Daddy. I love you forever xo

April 17, 2016

Good Night, Daddy... thinking of you every second, hoping you are watching over me. I need you in my life so desperately. Love you forever... Sweet Dreams xo

April 12, 2016

God, Daddy... I honestly need you so much at this moment...
I miss you beyond what any words could ever describe.
I love and miss you more and more every single day, Daddy.
I want you to just come home, Daddy
xo-wendy

March 24, 2016

Daddy, I just wanted to tell you I love you!

Love,
Tracey

March 18, 2016

Hi Daddy... Life has never seemed harder... and I know so clearly you were the light in my life and the glue that held everything together... our rock. Daddy, I miss you beyond words... I hope you know I love you and miss you every second ... xo

March 14, 2016

Hi Daddy... Just wanted to let you know that I think BoBo has your dance moves. I know this would make you smile :)
Love you, Daddy :)

March 3, 2016

Hi Daddy-
It's Me... I think of you every single second, it seems. I miss you and I love you... always and forever, Daddy... xo

February 12, 2016

Daddy... I can't begin to describe how painful this day is. It took me 3 years to be able to create this site... I needed a place to visit you. Life doesn't feel real without you...nothing seems to matter without you here. I love you so much and live my life trying to make you proud every single day... I'm dedicated to celebrating your life and legacy and honoring the simply perfect man you are. My Hero, My Daddy... I love you forever!

xo -Wendy xo

February 12, 2016

Daddy...This day 3 years ago was the absolute worst day of my life. I lost the most precious man in my life. The pain was unbearable! And now on this very day that we lost you, my heart aches so much...what I would give to have you back. I want you to know that I get comfort knowing your with me, and are watching us, and our kids grow, and that we will all be together again.

I love you so much Daddy! xo
Love,
Tracey

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February 12

Dear Daddy...I can't describe the emptiness I feel for you, and my heart is in pain.
Even though 11 years have already passed by, today felt like we were losing you all over again. You being taken from us like that was the worst heartache we had ever endured. Wendy has been helping me through out the day as she is dealing with her own pain. I know you are so proud of her!
I get comfort when I picture the you and Mommy together again, and dancing in each others arms. Like Wendy said to me, today you are dancing to "Girls just wanna have fun!" Haha! :)
I love and miss you so much my precious Daddy! You are the best Daddy in the world. I love you so much. And please give Mommy a big hug and kiss for me! xoxo
Love,
Tracey
P.S. Did you take the balloon for you and Mommy to enjoy in heaven? Wendy and I think you did. :) I love you

February 12

Daddy I can’t believe it’s been 11 years
The hardest 11 years I could not ever imagine this torment. Today is such a horrific memory. We lost so very much when you left this world. You were everything. I miss you every second of everyday, Daddy. The pain of the grief is so beyond words. I pray you are with me, guiding our lives. I will never know such a pure beautiful man like you were to me Daddy. The four of us were so lucky and I realize more and more everyday how much I had because so much is gone. I miss you and love you forever Daddyxo
P.s. Heehaw from the kids

June 28, 2023

Happy Birthday to my Hero… I love you so much Daddy… and I miss you as much. Life is so hard without you, and Mommy. I know she’s spoiling you on your “birthday week”
Kisses from me + Sissy to you guys
I love you + happy birthday Daddy xo

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November 19, 2016

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Daddy.... I know you are with me and you already saw this. But incase you want to keep watching it, I wanted to post this to your page, so I can feel like we are watching it together anytime we want. Not having you with me to watch Bo play football (and baseball) is heartbreaking. I feel like I go home every Sunday with a broken heart and a void because I know how much you would love to watch him. He would be bringing you so much joy. You would have gone absolutely NUTS when he made this move, I just know it!! I love you and I know you are watching him (and Aliviah) every step of the way. xo

The Purple Heart

February 12, 2016

On March 3, 2004, I received what would become the most precious "material" gift I will ever possess. Just a day before on March 2, 2004, I gave birth to my daughter, Aliviah... it was, like any birth, a very difficult one. Over 30 hours of 1st stage labor and some complications. I look back on how my parents must have dealt with their baby having a baby!! So crazy!! My parents never left the waiting room.

The next day... my parents were there bright and early to be with me... My dad walked over to my bedside... He leaned over to me and whispered into my ear, "After what you just went through, you earned the Purple Heart". He handed me a small black box... Inside was the most beautiful Purple Heart pendant. It was the first gift he ever gave to my Mom when they were dating.

I will never forgot that moment... To know that a man in my life was so caring that he took the time to think of what I had been through and give me such a gift. It wasn't about how beautiful the Purple Heart was (although it is beautiful) it was the sentiment behind what the Purple Heart represents... It represents the respect, love and admiration that my Dad showed my Mom his whole life... and us, his daughters. He never let a moment go by without expressing in his gentle and sincere way - just what we all mean to him. Never lacking of compliments and sweet words... My Dad is a man I feel so lucky to have had as my guide to find my husband. The Purple Heart will forever mean the world to me, just as my Dad will always be my world... The gift of being able to share a small story like this of my Dad speaks volumes of what type of man my Daddy is.

Daddy... I am so thankful I earned the Purple Heart from you on that day. You give me so many reasons to think you are just the most amazing human being I've ever known. I thank God for everything you have instilled in me.

The "Purple Heart" turns 47 years old on Sunday. My parents had their first date in February of 1969, and the Purple Heart pendant was a first gift from my Dad to my Mom on Valentine's Day. I will cherish this Purple Heart for all of my life.

I love you, Daddy... You are my hero, my everything xo

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