TED FROESE (THEODORE)

Condolences & Memories (9 entries)

• I met Ted Froese around 1967 when he was a store manager at Safeway and I was just starting out. He was a fantastic boss, always honest, fair and kind, and a great mentor. Our professional paths continued to cross over the years and our relationship went from work colleagues to friends. We went for more coffees than I count! He will be missed by everyone who knew him. - Posted by: Henry Winter (Work colleague and friend) on: Mar 27, 2023

• My deepest condolences to Ted's family. I only knew him as "Uncle Ted" to my best friend Billi-Jo. I had the privilege of going out to the lake with her on several occasions and the most memorable was when Uncle Ted drove the boat for people to water ski and I actually water skied. He was patient, patient, patient, even if it took 10 tries to get up on those skies! I'll never forget it. Thank you for that. I got the chance to thank him and reminisce in person at the family gathering last summer and we had a good chuckle. Little things go a long way. - Posted by: Gabrielle Doll (Friend of his niece Billi-Jo) on: Mar 21, 2023

• I too was hired by Mr. Froese young, when I was 14 but that was because he was my Uncle Ted. I learned my work ethic at his store. Uncle Ted employed many relatives. We called it Family Fare. As many have stated he was generous and kind and a sharp business man. He helped my mother and her young children in many ways over many years when my father died young. I learned many things from my Uncle Ted but he exemplified intelligence and kindness. As the second oldest child in his family he was old enough to remember the war and was good friends with my father so I will cherish the visits we had in the last few years where he talked about his memories of the war and my father. I am sad that his memories of the war were no longer just memories but realities once again in exactly the same place he grew up. I am also sad I won’t be able to celebrate his life at the funeral. Rest In Peace Uncle Ted and my deepest condolences to Tante Irene and my cousins, I know how hard it is to lose a parent, it’s never easy even when they are older but rest assured he lived a full life of great experiences surrounded by his large family and many friends. - Posted by: Peter (Nephew ) on: Mar 21, 2023

• Ted was one of our very best customers at Merchants Consolidated, who were his suppliers and sponsors of the Family Fare food group. As franchise manager I had many, many meetings with Ted. As a business man and as a friend he had no equal, he was always reasonable, friendly, smart and overall a great person. He ran a great business and was very successful. So sorry to hear of his passing. To Irene and the family our most sincere condolences. I am now 97 years old and had been thinking about Ted in the past few weeks, wondering where he was at this time. Now I know, He as a good man and will be sorely missed by many. - Posted by: Maecel Verdonck (Business and friend ship) on: Mar 19, 2023

• Mr. Froese was my Manager when I first started at Safeway. What a great manager he was. We all respected him. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. May God give you peace and understanding at this time. - Posted by: Barbara Baxter (Retired Safeway Employee) on: Mar 18, 2023

• I want to express my deepest condolences to the Froese family. Mr. Froese was the best boss I ever had and I thoroughly enjoyed working at Food Fare in McIvor Mall. I appreciated the entire Froese family as they were so good to me while I worked there. - Posted by: Helen Bell (Former employee) on: Mar 18, 2023

• Our condolences to Irene, Jac, Margaret and family. We were saddened to hear of Ted's passing. Even though we haven't seen Ted in years, we remember him as a gentle, kind man. May the Lord bless you and keep you in His care. - Posted by: Carol & Terry (Neighbors at the lake) on: Mar 18, 2023

• I worked for Ted, first at Safeway, then at Food Fare. I always admired him as he was an honest, respectful man who was a hard worker. Most always, I saw his VW Beetle in the parking lot as I came to work. He seemed to always be at work. I found him to be generous with his large staff, always sharing his profit in the store, by giving us a raise too. I enjoyed all the years of working for him & Irene - both are “good people”. Sincere condolences to Irene, his daughters and the rest of his family. - Posted by: Linda Gillis (Graham) (co-worker) on: Mar 18, 2023

• I'm saddened to hear of Ted's passing. Ted hired me at Safeway at the tender age of 15 1/2 yrs, when the required age was 16 at the time. He was a special guy, who taught me many life long lessons, which has served me well. He was intense on presentation of the store, especially the produce dept, where I ended up & still have a passion for, shopping for groceries today. He made a point of chatting with customers & making them feel welcome with that infectious smile. Rest in peace Ted, you're now in the "true gentleman's" dept. Al Jones - Posted by: Al Jones (past employee) on: Mar 18, 2023