Our father, grandfather, brother and uncle passed away on June 2, 2009, in the Philippines. Ted was born July 18, 1931 to Theodore L. Cannon, Sr. and Dorothy McClellan Cannon. Graduated from EastHigh school where he was a member of the ROTC. Married Joyce Huntington. They had seven children; later divorced. Married Carol Evans; divorced. Employed by the Newspaper Agency Corp for many years. Graduated U of U Law School, 1974. Employed in the City Prosecutor’s and Attorney General’s office before being elected Salt Lake County Attorney in 1978, where he served two terms. Ted had an incredible intellect and a love for the outdoors. He was proud of his Scottish heritage, had a love for bagpipe music and was once a member of the Utah pipe band. Survived by his sister, Mary Ann (Garn) Tollestrup; children, T. Lincoln (Rosie); Christopher H. (De); Alison (Craig) Graham; Elizabeth (Alan) Wayman; Diana May; Melissa (William) Lauro; step-children Debra, deceased (Kirk) Hansen; Mark Evans; Pamela Bond; Dan Evans. Also survived by two dear nieces, thirty seven grandchildren and twenty one great-grand children. Graveside service to be held at Salt Lake City Cemetery, on Park Street (670 E.) and 290 North, July 18, 2009 at 11:00 AM.
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Oh Wow Ted, I hope you were having a good time on your vacation!
ReplyDeleteThis is Tami Bogenschutz, I worked for Ted a long time ago. I was only nineteen and learned a tremendous amount from Ted. Can you imagine having TED for a boss!! It was something new every day.
I worked there three years, it was Ted, playful Roger Livingston (now a judge, wow), and big Dick Barton. We all did great work and had fun.
He seemed to know something about everything and enjoyed sharing it. He made a special game and sent it to my son, he will cherish it. You will certainly be missed Ted, it was a pleasure to know you. Love Tami
Good Night Sweet Prince, parting is such sweet sorrow, ah, but let us wait the morrow.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Connie Bogenschutz. I worked for Ted for a lot of years, I was not his favorite employee. Still, his sense of humor caused two such different people to get together. We dated for six wonderful years.
He was so funny I found myself saying anything I could think of because I couldn't wait to hear the answsers. Some times he made me laugh so hard I'd get a side ache and would have to ask him to stop talking until it went away.
We didn't have much money but he always found something fun to do and fun to say. I'm happier for knowing Ted. His sense of humor enriched all of us.
Ted had a lot of pain and he lived his life in a way to be as happy as he knew how. Ted loved his family dearly. He was artistic and had a great love of life. Ted was excited for his trip to the Phillipines and the last thing he said to me was, "I did it my way". As Shakespeare said, "Never miss a chance to say a kind word", Ted was a wonderful person. As Ted would say, "Au, enough about you let's talk about me"!
You're greatly missed, Love Connie
Ted was a good friend of mine. I wish he was still here.
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We love and miss you Ted. We sit around the table and talk about you. I do remember you always. I miss you most of all on my birthday, 5th May. We had so much fun together.
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