These are some significant dates in Ted's life. 1942 Born on January 12, 1942. 1960 Graduated Jefferson Township High School in Upland, Indiana. Yearbook layout editor, newspaper co-editor, senior play, junior play, glee club, pep club, band, librarian, 4-H. 1960s 2-year college in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Degree in Business Administration. Military service in the United States Army. Two years in Germany under the NATO umbrella. Begins work in insurance industry in Indiana. September 1975 Became a Chartered Life Underwriter (C.L.U.). 1980s Relocated to California, eventually settling in Orange County, where he ultimately became CEO of a national pension administration firm owned by a major insurance company. Discovered the Crystal Cathedral and became an active, enthusiastic and dedicated member. November 1995 Moved to San Diego to work for Polycomp Administrative Services. Operations Manager. February 1998 Started attending Pacific Beach United Methodist Church. January 2004 Early retirement from Polycomp. Continued in pension and trust work as an independent consultant. 2007 Passed away on December 14, 2007 at the age of 65.