Ted C. Boysen
July 24, 1926 - May 31, 2005
Obituary
TED C. BOYSEN
A lifelong resident of the Seattle area, died on May 31, 2005, at the age of 78 years. Ted graduated from West Seattle High School, and served in the US Army during WWII. The owner and operator of Bow Lake Humus Company, Ted went on to develop commercial property in SeaTac. He was an avid worldwide hunter and traveler, and longtime member of the Northwest Chapter of the Safari Club International. He was proud and deeply devoted to his family. Preceded in death by his brother Fred, sister Meta, and grandson Jason, he is survived by his beloved and devoted wife of over 56 years, Rose, Seattle; three children, Chris F. Ine Boysen, Normandy Park, Catherine R. Larry Heiberg, Fife, and Ted C. Linda Boysen, Jr., Lake Stevens; seven grandchildren, Christina, Jeffrey, Julia, Jaime, Ted III, James, and Curtis, and one step-grandson, Nick; one great-grandson, Joshua; a niece and nephew, Christy Strong and Ford Smith, and one brother-in-law, Bob Smith. Private family services will be held. Memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association, 12721 30th Ave. NE, Suite 101, Seattle, WA 98125. Arrangements entrusted to BONNEY-WATSON Washington Memorial, 16445 International Blvd, SeaTac, 206 242-1787.
My grandfather, Herman Meinert, came from Germany with Ted’s father, Chris. My grandmother Elsie Meinert used to come into Chris & Catherine’s home across from the airport and tie quilts with her. Because I lived with my grandparents, I remember coming into visit them and really miss seeing the 3 beautiful brick homes across from the airport.
Sympathy and prayers are with you all as you mourn the death of your father, grandfather and great grandfather.
Pat Garrett Christensen
News of Ted’s passing brought back good memorys of growing up in the old neighborhood.
Our Sympathy and Prayers goes out to all the Family.
Bill & Gloria Crader
It was a great pleasure to have known Ted. His great generousity and humor was greatly appreciated during our Safari Club gatherings. My father, Chuck thoroughly enjoyed hunting and socializing with Ted and his Family. He will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Family.
Todd Williams
With Deepest Sympathy, Kay Gott & Gloria Jobs
To Rose and Family,
We send you our deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers of comfort at this time. The pain diminishes, but the loss is forever.
We have many fond memories of the NW SCI Christmas parties in Ted’s fantastic trophy room. He was a great host and a super ad libber. He will be missed by us all!
MY FATHER KNEW TED FROM THE OLD NEIGHBORHOOD IN WEST SEATTLE. I USED TO GO TO THE GROCERY STORE WHEN I WAS GROWING UP AT THE FOOT OF ADMIRAL WAY. I MET WITH TED WHEN HE WAS A RESIDENT AT REGENTS COURT WHERE MY MOTHER IN LAW AND FATHER IN LAW WERE RESIDENTS AND LATER AT THE WEATHERLY INN. TED HAD SOME MEMORIES OF THE OLD WEST SEATTLE DAYS FROM THE HIGH SCHOOL TO THE SWING SHIFT BEER DELIVERIES AT THE BETHLEHEM STEEL MILL WHEN HE WAS YOUNGER. MY GRANDFATHER AND MOST OF THE ITALIANS IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD WORKED AT THE MILL. MY FATHER JACK “JACKIE” KNEW THE WHOLE FAMILY. DURING OUR VISITS @ REGENTS COURT AND THE WEATHERLY I WOULD STOP IN TO VISIT WITH TED TO GET THE OLD FAMILIAR WEST SEATTLE INDIAN GREETING. I WILL MISS MY VISITS WITH HIM.
MIKE GIORGETTI
No kinder or generous person can be found. Having known you is a privilege.
See you on the eternal hunting grouds.
Nancy and Klaus Meyn
To Rose and all the family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad, sad time. Ted was a Prince Of A Man and much admired by me. I will always remember his kindness and the wonderful times we had enjoying Rose and Ted’s hospitality at their very special trophy room with all the Safari Club pals.
Gone but not forgotten, Ted.
Renee Mills
Our heartfelt sympathy goes to all of Ted’s family. Ted was a wonderfully kind and adventuresome man. He will be missed and never forgoten. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. Sincerey,Patti, Russ, Ben, Greg Austin.
Memories are forever. He is not really gone, it is more like a change in address. As ever, Clara and Jennie Iverson
Dear Rose and Family;
We have the fondest memories of the fun and laughter we always have enjoyed at the Boysen home and any place both of you traveled where we met…the trips on the Creole fishing and eating crabs on the beach…life couldn’t be better. We know life has been difficult lately, we are caring for my father now 90 with the same issues. Life is so short, I am glad we played hard together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Steve and Pam Shull
We were so sorry to read the obituary in the Sunday Seattle Times. Our thoughts are with the entire family at this sad, difficult time.
Dear Rose and family,
The many years of freindship, hospitality as well as generosity will never be forgotten. Ted warmed all the hearts he came in contact with and he will truely be missed, a true gentleman in all fronts.
God bless you and your family during this difficult time.
Axel Strakeljahn
My Grandfather was as strong as steel and had a heart of gold! I learned so much from him and he left me with fond memories that will carry me through.
We were so sorry to hear that Ted has past away. Ine and Chris have kept us informed about all the things what was going on in Ted’s life. In 1980 I stayed with Ine Chris and family for a year. In that year I got to know Ted as a very nice, strong, friendly person, where you could have a good strong conversation with. He really gave me the feeling that he liked me. And I was always very happy to see him at my swim meets and other sport events. I still have the letterman’s jacket Ted and Rose gave me. I remember so well Ted taking me there to get it. Ted could make you feel at ease, and at the same time you could have a great discussion with him, where there was room for both opinions. Although we are miles apart, I miss him. And so must all of you. I’m with you in my thoughts, and Ted will always be remembered. He is not a person that you will forget. I wish everybody especially Rose, Ine, Chris, Christina, John, Joshua, Jaime, Jason, Cathy, Larry and kids, family all the best in coping with the loss of Ted.
Greetings From Holland
Richard, Monique and Kids
Mrs. Gerda Buil