We love you Pop-Pop!

My last living Grandpa, my dad's step-dad, passed away in October. On Monday October 26th, I found out he had 6 weeks to live. I immediately started planning when I'd be able to go down to St. George to visit him. I figured I'd go on my birthday weekend, that was about a week and a half away. On Wednesday, the 28th, however, I got a phone call saying "If you want to talk to your grandfather, you better call him soon." I asked what was going on and my mom said that he had less than 48 hours to live. I fought with myself about whether I should drive down there immediately to see him, since I hadn't seen him in a year and a half. Unfortunately, I wouldn't even have had a chance to see him even if I had driven down there right away. He died that night around 5:45 pm. My dad had actually just gotten there about an hour before he passed. I wish I could have gotten to see him before he passed, but I'm glad I got to talk to him on the phone and tell him I love him. I didn't get to do this with my other Grandfathers, or with my Great Grandfather. I do miss him greatly, but I feel that he is probably in peace where he is now. He was in a lot of pain before he died, as he was dying from lung cancer. I love and miss all the family I've lost very much. I hope that my "Pop-Pops" are taking care of Jakob and James up there. I love you Pop-Pop!!!

Here is his obituary (it meant more than anyone will ever know that my little Jakob was included in this obituary!!!):

Ted was born in Roxboro Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. on September 16. 1934 he passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2009.

"Gone Fishing"

Ted's passion was fishing. He was also an avid hunter, getting elk, mule deer, white tail deer, turkey, fox, wild hog and pronghorn. He was a lover of the quiet mountains and streams of the west. He also was a "rock hounder" and traveler, traveling throughout the United States and while serving in the United States Navy on the aircraft carrier USS Tarawa, traveled the world crossing the equator twice, the Arctic Circle and the Antarctic Circle. He lived in Pennsylvania; Holladay, UT.; Hanna, UT,; Greenehaven, AZ.; Bandera, TX. and Ivins, UT. He retired from SPS Technologies after 37 years. Ted's other passion was the Philadelphia Eagles and he was a 21 year season ticket holder not once missing a game. A kind, giving and loving father to his step-children for 40 years loving them as though they were his own. Ted's relationship with God and Jesus Christ was private and devout. He was a friend of "Bill W.". He was a loving, supportive brother and an amazing husband. Anyone who met Ted admired his quiet sense of humor and reserve. He will be missed by all who had his acquaintance.

Preceded in death by his parents: Theodore A. Kunz and Lucinda Kunz of Oreland, PA., Son: Wayne B. Kunz Cripple Creek, CO., and Grandson Jakob D. Tease. Murray, UT., Grandson James G. Brownett Hatboro, PA.

Survived by his wife Janet (Brown) Kunz, Sons: Donald S. Tease (Patricia F. Tease) Murray, UT.; Clifford R. Tease, St. George, UT. (Lynda Kline, Marvon, PA.); Brian W. Kunz, Murray, UT. (Lynsey Doms, Ivins, UT); daughter, Dorothy A. Tease, Ogden, UT. Brother, Robert A. Kunz, Oreland, PA., and Sister-in-law Anne Brown Didier, Palos Park, IL. He has 9 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Cousins in Kentucky, California, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. He is also survived by lifetime friends Edwin Foody, Oreland, PA. and Joseph Shaw, Fort Washington, PA. and close friends DeWayne Pirtle and Paul Adair.

Services will be held privately at the convenience of Ted’s family. Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, UT. 435-67354 In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to C.A.S.T. For Kids Foundation, 227 S.W. 41st Street, Renton, WA. 98057 or go to the website at CastforKidsFoundation.org Please specify that you would like the donation to go to the Salt Lake City group in memory of Theodore A. Kunz, Jr. This foundation gives disabled children the opportunity to go fishing.

The family wishes to thank the Zion’s Way Hospice Care folks. They gave Ted the very best loving care and support. Chris, Kylie, Victor, Joan, Chuck, Mona, Dwight, Cindy, Lynsey and Kathy just to name a few are the kindness caregivers one could ask for. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. May God Bless You Always.