Ted Washburn

Theodore R. "Ted" Washburn, 88, of McPherson, died Thursday, March 22, 2007, at The Cedars, McPherson. He was born January 8, 1919, at Blackwell, Oklahoma, the son of Harry B. and Annette (Cottrell) Washburn. On July 4, 1943, he was united in marriage to Donna Jean Johnson at McPherson, Kasnas. During WWII, he served in the U.S. Army. Ted graduated from McPherson High School in 1937, received a Bachelors Degree from McPherson College, and received a Masters degree from Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois. He was retired from the U.S.D. 418 (McPherson) School System, having worked there for 36 years. During those 36 years, he was a teacher for 14 years, Assistant Jr. High Principal for 3 years, Jr. High Principal for 3 years, Assistant Superintendent for 3 years, and Superintendent for 13 years. He lived in McPherson since 1933, formerly of Blackwell, OK.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, McPherson, where he taught Sunday School for 30 years and served as Chairman of Trustees for 15 years. He was the General Chairman of the Community Chest Drive, and served on the YMCA Board, Prairie View Hospital (Newton) Board, and the McPherson Senior Center Board.

The funeral service will be 10:30 AM, Monday, March 26, 2007, at First United Methodist Church, McPherson. A private family burial will be prior to the memorial service at McPherson Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Sunday at Stockham Family Funeral Home with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. The casket will remain closed.

His survivors include: his wife, Donna Washburn of the home; daughter, Jean L. "Bunny" Byrd of McPherson, KS; two grandchildren, Taysha Forsberg and Tannah Janssen; and a great-grandchild, Aiden Forsberg.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the First United Methodist Church, The Cedars, McPherson Senior Center, or McPherson College in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Ted Washburn please visit our Sympathy Store.