Ted, time just flys by and sometimes it doesn't seem real. I've been wearing your "Always Our Friend" wrist band again for the past 2 weeks and thinking about the wonderful times you had with everyone. I will wear it again when I race around various tracks this summer. You have definately left your wonderful "mark" and will never be forgotten. What a guy!
David & Becky

It's taken me 1 Yr. to write this.
Your not dead. Nobody ever dies. Because you are going to live inside of everyone who knew you, everyone you ever touched. No matter how little. The people who loved you, MOM, DAD, Friends, Family, (ME). They're never going to stop thinking of you, or talking about you. Were never going to forget you- because that never goes away. Your Never going to die because you were loved... You loved! Your going to live forever.... We all will. Life is about laughing, & loving one another. People aren't really gone when they die, we have all the good memories to sustain us until we see you again. Your going to live forever.... We all will.
We'll see you again Teddy. I Love you.
Aunt Janet

We all will miss you Ted. It helps to know the God awful pain your parents feel was shared by so many that attended your memorial service. You are in the heart of so many Ted. You are in God's hands now and will find peace in heaven.

Ted was like a big brother to my son and will be deeply missed. My son first met Ted when he started at U.P. Ted was a true friend; always responsive and willing to listen. I met Ted when my son and I were in Portland last summer. Ted recommended a great quirky place to eat. Over lunch I expereinced many of the qualities that other people have described about Ted; he was charasmatic, fun, intelligent, articulate, generous, kind and driven. What a wonderful person - a real treasure. When I read about how many people he touched with his friendship it inspires me to want to be a better friend to others.

My deepest sympathies go out to Nancy and Tom. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Thank you for allowing a forum where we can communally grieve and pay tribute to your son.

Karen Hunter Boise, ID

Tribute To Teddy April 1, 2009
Our family has been blessed by our long time friendship with the Karwin’s and I am honored to be sharing my reflections on how extraordinary Teddy was and how he will always be considered an important and treasured member of our family.
It seems like only a few years ago that I held him in my arms visiting him as a newborn at Providence Hospital – he was gorgeous from the very beginning. With Teddy this was not an exaggeration he was the epitome of gorgeous from the core of his soul to the last thread of his exterior…the word was made for him. Of course everyone always said he looked just like Tom. I was only 25 and had no concept of being pregnant with my first son, Ian, who followed Teddy by a little over 8 months…I was given the opportunity to quickly assemble some mothering experience with Teddy, I don’t think I even knew how to change a diaper until learning the ropes with Nancy.
The boys shared a Nanny at times, Nancy and I worked together over the course of 10 years and we spent much of our personal time raising the boys together. My second son, Elliot, was born 4 years behind Teddy and the three of them were like brothers. Teddy was always considered the perfect friend from toddlerhood through the teen years and on into college. There wasn’t another child so easy to have in your home or to go adventuring with…in so many ways he grew into a young man that echoed every wonderful quality he possessed in his childhood. There was the impressive intelligence, the compassion, patience, fun and style all discernable and made you consider him a truly gifted individual.
I share wonderful memories of the boys along with Tom & Nancy– the many weekends at the zoo, going to the Children’s museum, Halloweens (always including the pumpkin patch), hikes at Tryon Creek Park (dressed as Robin Hood of course) and the endless hours of playing at the house. One of my favorite pictures I have is with Teddy’s face covered with chocolate and a huge smile while decorating Christmas cookies at my house…one of the few messy moments caught on film.
Most of you know the special qualities Teddy possessed or you had your own window into his generous and loving personality and his accomplishments through either Nancy or Tom. He was their pride and joy. The best way for me to explain what a beautiful and supportive friend or big brother he was is to have experienced the manner in which he continued to be close to each of my sons. There probably are not two more different people in personality and style. But that never mattered to Teddy, he was a loyal friend to each, never making one feel more important than the other and always finding a common ground for sharing interests and being supportive of their lives and pursuits. With Elliot it was German cars and artwork, with Ian it was international travel and some philosophy.
This loss is intense and I haven’t progressed much from the denial stage of grief.
We will miss you Teddy, there simply are not words for the whole that is left in our hearts. God Bless You!

"This parting cannot be for long; for those who love as we do cannot be parted.
We shall always be united in thought, and thought is a great magnet"...
love letters of abelard & heloise

We'll remember you Teddy, we'll remember you...
tom and debs

Ted was a gem of a young man and Tom and Nancy are 'teriffic' parents!!!!!! If there is something positive to be learned from this tragedy I hope it opens all our eyes to be thankful for what we have, to be kind, understanding and civil to everyone and to simply do the right things at all times.
My love and thoughts to Tom and Nancy in what is an unbelieveable time....I am here for both of you anytime and for anything!!!

Your Good Friend,

Tony

Teddy will be so missed. He was my 3rd grandson. He was bright, smart and so
much fun. I have great memories. My heart goes out to Nancy and Tom.

Love you Florence

Ted was only at Willamette for one year but I still feel touched by knowing him and being his neighbor. I wish I had kept more in touch with him after he left Willamette. I hope he knows just how much he is missed and the mark he left upon this world.

There are no words that can express the sorrow I feel over your loss of Teddy. (He will forever be Teddy to me!) Reading the tributes tells me that he will live on through all of the family and friends that he has touched with his infectious spirit. I am with you in thought and prayer and would do anything to help you through this time of sorrow.