Theodore “Ted” Calvin Owens
(1923 – 2017)
Theodore Calvin “Ted” Owens passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017 in Augusta Health in Fishersville, VA. He was born in Bethesda, Maryland to Thomas and Mildred Owens. A proud Veteran of the United States Navy, he graduated from Admiral Farragut Academy and attended the University of Maryland.
Where he met the love of his life, Betty and after a three month courtship they were married. They raised two daughters and had a wonderful and fulfilling life. In his young age Ted worked in construction with his father. Later with a partner he helped form the Congressional Lumber Company. After which he worked for Montgomery County as a building inspector.
Ted and Betty finally retired to Highland Beach,FL where they spent many happy years. He enjoyed his life to the fullest extent and wanted his obituary to read:
“I was born, I lived, it was great and I died!”
Ted is survived by a wonderful daughter, Melissa Ruth and son-in-law, Dr. Robert A. Ruth of Staunton; and a special son-in-law, John R. Underwood of Hypoluxo, Florida.
Those desiring make memorial contributions can donate to Destiny for Dogs, Not-for-Profit 501 (c) (3) at 326 Macy Street, West Palm Beach, Florida 33405. “A charity dedicated to assisting seniors in keeping their dogs at home”.
Glad to have known him. He will be missed