Ted Childs

Biography Ted Childs Orangeville: Ted Childs, our Gentle Giant, age 77, passed away September 17, 2014 at the Emery County Care and Rehab in Ferron. He was born January 28, 1937 in Orangeville to Osden and Maggie Childs. Ted was raised in Orangeville and is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He married Beth Lewis - later divorced. He raised his three daughters on his own with the help of his parents. He was a man full of compassion. He truly cared for others. He married LuPreal Christman - she is deceased. Ted worked as a heavy equipment operator, coal miner, gas pipe welder, and rancher. He was proficient in many skills and safety was always at the top of his list. He loved animals and could often be found petting a cat, riding a horse, taking care of cows, and he always had a dog at his heels. He was a pilot and loved to fly small planes. He was happiest up in the sky. He is survived by his sister VeRee (Joe) Dale of Ferron, his three daughters; Terese (Gustavo) Diaz of Wichita, Kansas, Darshan (Gordon) Bennett of Ferron, and Trudi Fullmer of Tooele, 16 grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his great granddaughter Claire Rekeia Palmer. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Castle Dale LDS 8th North Chapel (165 West 800 North - Castle Dale, Utah.) A viewing will be held on Tuesday, from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. prior to the service at the church. Family and friends may sign the guest book and share memories of Ted at www.fausettmrotuary.com. Service are in the care of Fausett Mortuary.