Theodore Terry Anderson Randolph, New York Obituary

Theodore Terry Anderson

Theodore (Ted) Terry Anderson passed away peacefully in his sleep, November 22, 2019, at the age of 86. He was born January 20, 1933 in Kennedy NY. Ted was a 30-year resident of Bergen, NY and is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Winifred Lou Shannon Anderson who faithfully accompanied him on his many adventures. He is also survived by his three children, Mark (Cynthia), Laura (Glenn) Emerson, and Scott (Patricia), seven grandchildren, Aaron (Brenda), Daniel (Stacey), Ryan (Alexandra), Ian (Amanda), Christopher, Kyrin (Alan) Worthington, and Holland Emerson. He had nine great-grandchildren. Ted served in the US Navy as a meteorologist from 1953 to 1957. He taught Physics at Brockport High School and was an adjunct professor at SUNY Brockport. After retiring from a 30-year teaching career, he served as the Ranger at Sam Wood Scout Camp in Pike, NY. He was the founder of Boy Scout Troup 24 in North Bergen. Anyone who knew Ted understood that he was a lover of nature and the outdoors. He was passionate about sustainable, practical camping equipment and an avid camper, hiker, and canoer. He was most fond of hiking the Finger Lakes Trail and the Adirondacks; he especially enjoyed sharing his adventures of trekking and canoeing in the wilderness of Alaska. He had a significant collection of walking sticks, each representing a particular hiking adventure. Ted was a practitioner of sustainable forestry, promoter of water conservation, and a sustainable gardener. He particularly enjoyed sharing the fruits of his gardening labors with his family. Ted was an author of limericks and an outspoken appraiser of poetry. He was well known for his sacrificial generosity to his family. Ted enjoyed researching his family’s ancestry and sharing his findings. He was a skilled model maker, always seeking to improve any piece of equipment. Ted donated his body to the University of Buffalo Anatomical Gift Program; a choice that supports his love of life, generous spirit, and insatiable quest for knowledge. He was passionate about education, life-long learning, and caring for the environment. A graveside service will be held at the Rutledge Cemetery in Conewango, NY at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to the Finger Lakes Trail or plant a tree in his memory. Ted would approve! To leave a condolence, Log onto: www.vanrensselaerandsonfuneralhome.com Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the VanRensselaer & Son Funeral Home, Randolph.
January 20, 1933 - November 22, 201901/20/193311/22/2019
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February 1, 2020

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jguar54@yahoo.com
December 28, 2019
Very sorry to hear of his passing. He was my high school physics teacher. I made the most of a lot of what he taught me even though I barely passed the course. He was a good teacher and a credit to the teaching profession.
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Brenda Post
December 8, 2019
I didn't know Mr. Anderson but I did know his daughter, Laura, many years ago. Laura and family I send you my condolences on the loss of your Father. If you would like to get re-acquainted you can reach me at 585-721-8876 or write me at 3081 Broadway Road, Alexander 14... Continue Reading
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Charles Crassi
December 7, 2019
I was one of those young leaders who first met Ted at Sam Wood as ranger in the late 90's. Over the years I heard more about his history from the old-timers and appreciated the connection we shared, including living in Bergen for thirty years. I was entrusted with his ... Continue Reading
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Jeanne
December 6, 2019
He will be missed. Camp Sam Wood memories.
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