Obituary of Edmund T. Ted Lyford

EDMUND T. TED LYFORD Ted Lyford, age 54, passed away October 8, 2009 at home in Washougal. He was born June 25, 1955 in Salt Lake City, UT. He grew up in Boise, ID and worked as a long-haul truck driver. He married Linda Pirrong on May 5, 1989 and together they owned their own trucking company. They would move to Washougal in 1996. Ted enjoyed landscaping and spending with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Linda, at home; children Megan, Katie, Jordan, Uriah, Erin and Teianna; sisters, Margene Lyford, Alicia Intlekofer; brothers, David and Dennis and 6 grandchildren. A private service will be held at a later date. Straub's Funeral Home & Columbia River Cremation in Camas is in charge of the arrangements. To send condolences or to sign the online guestbook visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com. A Traveler Coming Home A traveler ventured forth one day Upon a long and winding road With faith and trust to lead the way, With strength and will to bear his load. And at a slow but steady pace, In cold of storm, In warmth of sun, He journeyed on from place to place And gained some value from each one. Until at last one quite night, He climbed a hill's soft-rounded crest And saw afar a single light That seemed to promise peace and rest. And following its glow, he came Upon the house in which it shone. A voice inside called out his name And told him he was truly home.