Theodore “Ted” Brienne Scherf
Ted Scherf died peacefully in his home the early morning hours Thursday November 18th. He was comforted by his son Brother George, sister in-law Lynn, and his son Paul.
Ted was born 1/27/1951 on Roosevelt Island NYC, Raised in Forest Hills he grew up playing stickball and golf. Some of his fondest memories were spending summers at the family farm on the Delaware Water Gap.
Ted Graduated prep school from Blair Academy and attended Washington University in St. Louis graduated in 1972, Then received A Journalism degree from University of Missouri.
Ted moved to Sidney MT. writing for the Sidney Harold after a Christmas Visit with his friend Marry Ann Mercer in 1975. From here he started working for an insurance company moved around the state living in Havre, Bozeman, and eventually settling in Helena with his wife Lavina Clark and son Paul.
Ted was an avid tennis player, skier, artist, and musician.
He is Survived by his Brother George wife Lynn and his two sons Chris and Eric. Sister Caroline and her son Jimmie and daughter Elizabeth, and son Paul.
Funeral Services will be held at the
Plymouth Congregational Church
400 South Oaks Street, Helena Mt, 59601
Saturday December 4 at 1pm.
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MARY WHITTINGHILL says
Oh Paul, So sorry to learn about your Dad. He was so young. We all have so many memories to share. What wonderful times we had. Praying for your Dad’s repose and for comfort and blessings for you. Love you, Mary Whittinghill
Tim Clark says
My sincere condolences to family and friends of Ted. I always enjoyed my time with him, whether a game of tennis or just kicking back on a nice day for a visit. He will be missed and celebrated as he moves on to the next part of life as a spiritual being. Much Love, Tim Clark
Lavina Bump says
Paul, Chris, Caroline and family,
Thinking of you with love and prayers at this sad time. We are sorry for your loss, may your happy memories of Ted comfort you.
Love and prayers,
Lavina and Tom