The Hastings Banner, Microfilm Roll # ???, Thursday, February 17, 2011, Page 6, Column 5, Area Obituaries, Theodore (Ted) Eugene Stockham
HASTINGS, MI - Theodore (Ted) Eugene Stockham, age 77, of Hastings, MI passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2011 at Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence in Battle Creek, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born in Battle Creek on March 13, 1933, the son of Ruben and Irene (Jones) Stockham. He attended the Battle Creek school system and Nashville High School, graduating in 1951.
Ted served in the US Navy Reserves for two years and active duty for two years. He worked at Eaton Corporation in Battle Creek and EW Bliss in Hastings where he retired from in 1995.
He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Christine Stockham.
Ted is survived by his wife of 58 years, [Living individual] (Bauman) Stockham, daughter, [Living individual] Main, son, [Living individual] Stockham, six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, brothers; Robert Stockham and [Living individual] Stockham.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 16, 2011 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings, MI.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 17, 2011, 2:30 pm at Girrbach Funeral Home. Reverend [Living individual] Olsen officiating the service. Burial will follow services at Union Cemetery, Johnstown Township.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice, 5470 Glenn Cross Rd., Battle Creek, MI 49015.
Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings.
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