Ted Allen Pursifull

Ted Allen Pursifull was born to Cedric and Velta Pursifull on Nov. 18, 1937 in Huntington, Indiana and passed away at his home in Idaho on Feb. 25, 2019 at the age of 81.
 Ted joined the USAF where he spent 2 years in Japan and 2 years in the U.S. After 4 years of service, he was honorably discharged.
 He married Catherine (Cathy) Nicholson on Oct. 12, 1963 at SS Peter and Paul’s Church in Huntington, Indiana. They moved to Wisconsin where Ted took a job as a supervisor, building chicken incubators throughout the world.
 Ted was an avid hunter and fisherman with his favorite hunting area being Rock Creek Canyon in Buffalo, Wyoming. 
 After being in Sheridan, Wyoming for 25 years working as a master electrician, Ted and Cathy moved to Idaho. 
 Through the years Ted, Cathy, and daughters enjoyed horses, elk and deer hunting, and fishing. He was an avid Notre Dame fan and enjoyed training border collies.
 Ted is survived by his wife Cathy of 55 years, three daughters, Christina (Greg) Anderson of Johns Creek GA , Angela (Raul) Perez of Meridian Idaho, ‘Anna (David) Cochran of Westfield IN, eight grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. He was very proud of his daughters.
 Ted was the third of six children. Three brothers have preceded him in death and he is survived by two sisters (Sally Eschenbacher and Betty Keller).
 Arrangements are being handled by Haren-Wood Funeral Chapel in Payette, Idaho. A family memorial service will be held at a later date.
 

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