TED L. SAYLOR
1922 - 2016
Obituary
Ted L. Saylor, 93, died Monday (Oct.
24, 2016) at the Asbury Park Green Houses in Newton.
He was born on Dec. 17, 1922, in
Newton, the son of Arthur L. and Lucy Emma Sickelbower. Ted graduated
from Newton High School in 1940. During World War II, he served in
the U.S. Navy on Tinian Island.
After being discharged, Ted returned to
Newton, where he went to work for Kansas Gas and Electric. He was a
construction coordinator for the company until retiring in April
1982.
Ted married Mary Jane Mann on Jan. 30,
1948, in Newton. She died on April 8, 1999. He later married Bobbie
Boston on Feb. 21, 2004. She survives, living in Peabody.
He is also survived by two sons, Kim L.
Saylor and his wife Edie of Newton and Cory L. Saylor of Wichita;
brother Rex Saylor and his wife Helen of Newton; brother-in-law Glen
Hathaway of Hawaii; grandchildren Shane Saylor and wife Jenni, Tieyce
Rhodes, Lance Saylor and wife Meghan, and Krista Saylor; and five
great-grandchildren.
Through the years, Ted built five homes
in Newton for himself and others. After retiring, he enjoyed making
intarsia pictures and sold them at craft shows throughout Kansas. Ted
had been a longtime member of the First Christian Church, American
Legion and V.F.W.
The family would like to graciously
thank the staff of Asbury Green House 405, especially Pati, Jen,
Ashley and Missy for their excellent care, as well as Good Shepherd
Hospice for their compassionate care and assistance.
Cremation has taken place and, in
keeping with Ted's wishes, no services will be held.
A memorial has been established with
Good Shepherd Hospice. Contributions may be sent to Broadway Colonial
Funeral Home, 120 E. Broadway, Newton, KS 67114.
Condolences may be left at
www.broadwaycolonialfh.com
Arrangements are by Broadway Colonial
Funeral Home, Newton.
