Vaux, Edwin "Ted" Jr. (1921-2000)

VAUX, SCHMIDT, BERG, PORRO, LYLE, BALL, BEDOW, GARRETT

Posted By: Sydne McCoskey (email)
Date: 8/24/2010 at 21:44:56

Times-News, The (Twin Falls, ID) - June 6, 2000

Deceased Name: Ted Vaux

Ted Vaux 78, of Hansen, died Sunday, June 4, 2000, on his way to St. Luke's Hospital in Boise in the Life Flight Helicopter. He was born August 24, 1921, in Bagley, Iowa , the son of Edwin and Florence Vaux. The family moved to Hansen when Ted was 14 years old, and he graduated from Hansen High School in 1939. After graduation, Ted went to Weiser Vocational School. He joined the Navy in 1941, and served until 1946. Ted was in the carpentry business, building homes all over the Magic Valley for 55 years. He spent seven years working in the Hailey-Ketchum area, and was proud to have been well-acquainted with the Hemingway family, and having built a home for their daughter. Ted married Joanne Schmidt July 7, 1954, and she preceded him in death on July 26, 1993. His father died April 3, 1975, and his mother November 22, 1998. Ted is survived by two daughters, Joan Vaux of Tacoma, Washington, and Phyllis Berg and husband Rob of Twin Falls; six grandchildren; two sisters, Jean Porro and husband Joe of Las Vegas, Nev., and Lois Lyle and her husband Delmus of Kimberly; cousins Olma Ball, Clark Bedow and wife Pat of Hansen; nephew Greg Garrett; and relatives in Iowa and California. Special friends of many years are Jack and Marlene Dixon of Hansen. The graveside service will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 8, 2000, at Sunset Memorial Park, with the Rev. Dale Metzger officiating. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2000, at White Mortuary Kimberly Chapel. Ted was very much a supporter of the Salvation Army, so any donation to them would be appreciated. Donations may be mailed to the Salvation Army, 348 4th Ave. N., Twin Falls, ID 83301.