Ted A. Sawyer, 69

Ted A. Sawyer passed away at home on Jan. 16, 2016, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

He was born on May 5, 1946, in Everett, Wash., to Zelma Burrus and Delvin Sawyer. Ted and his sister, Nancy (ages 7 and 5) were then adopted by their aunt and uncle, Rebecca and Gilbert Makus.

He grew up outside Pasco and went to school in Eltopia, Pasco and Connell, graduating in 1965. Ted served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1968. He married Patricia “Kathy” Murphy in 1969 at Knotts Berry Farm in California. He was a farmer for many years, later retiring as a construction equipment operator.

Ted is survived by his three children, Robert (Marjorie) Sawyer, Michael Sawyer and Sarah (William) Sawyer-Pugh; his parents, Rebecca and Gilbert Makus; his grandchildren, Alex, Reicko, Bradley, LaQuita, Brittany and Cody; his brothers, Jerry and Larry Makus and sister Pamela Miles; his four great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Sawyer-Re.

He was a caring and loving father, brother and grandpa. Ted loved being in the mountains hunting and fishing, and spending time with his family.

A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, at Stone Ridge Event Center, 5960 Burden Blvd., Pasco, Wash. Yates Funeral Home has been entrusted with the final arrangements.