Theodore (Ted) Grunau
Ted passed away suddenly as a result of cancer at St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, on Wednesday, December 31, 2008. Ted was the beloved father of Julia and Paul Grunau; the very proud and much loved grandfather to Siena and Mason Smith; cherished brother to Victor (predeceased), Alice, Eleanor, Kaye, Harold, Robert and Terry; ex-husband to the late Ruth Grunau of Saltspring Island; and a very dear and treasured friend to wife Anita. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by many family and friends.
A memorial celebration of Ted’s life will be held at a future date. If desired, donations may be made in Ted’s name to the Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.turnerporter.ca/Yorke.html
Sympathies
January 03, 2009Ted lived on the Harbour with quite a few of us who saw each other fairly regularly. Ted graced us with a modesty and kindness that was rare and Andrew and I felt it was not fair he had to go. We will sadly miss him and will remember him as a very gifted and kind person. Our deepest sympathies go to family members and close friends.
Heidi and Andrew RedlichWarmest thoughts to the Grunau family
August 10, 2009My condolences on the loss of a kind, intelligent man.
Julia, I trust you are well and continue to experience the joy you always seemed to find in life.
Fond memories
January 03, 2009Ted came to Vancouver in 1974, went to UBC's computer department and picked my résumé from a stack of hundreds. The interview was over a beer in a hotel bar. The result was the most amazing five-year learning experience of my life. I will be forever grateful to Ted for that beer. N.
Nigel Burnett