We knew this day would come, we knew it all along, but how did it come so fast. How can something so special, so precious and full of life come to an end?

Donald Graham (TED) Webber passed away on November 1st, 2017. Born March 21st, 1924 and raised in Point Grey with his sister and two brothers along with any stray dogs they could find. Ted was always intelligent and highly witty. He excelled in school attending Queen Mary Elementary and Lord Byng High School. Shortly after graduation he enlisted in the Navy as soon as he was of age during the last years of the second World War. Serving as a Lieutenant, he was a navigator on the Corvette HMCS "Trillium " running convoys from Halifax to Europe.

As a fan of the outdoors and an interest in mining, Ted travelled to the Cariboo to undertake some prospecting. Still looking for his calling he met with Dr. Walter Gage at UBC. Under the recommendation of Dr. Gage, Ted entered law school followed by running a successful law practise for 35 years. Ted's older sister Olga once said that there were numerous girls that would call the family home for Ted, but he would only take calls from one, Rosemary Arrowsmith. They were married on May 29th ,1949. Ted's unfaltered focus for the next 60 years became providing for Rosemary and their five children. Rosemary passed away December 26th, 2009. He dedicated his life for her happiness, and she in turn did the same.

Ted led a life to be envious of, always close to his family. He loved life, God he loved life, and life loved him back. Ted's life was bursting with activity. Ted had a passion for being on the water. Joining Royal Vancouver Yacht Club in 1940 he embraced the lifelong friendships he made there with the members and staff. His personable nature and quick wit sealed mutual respect and love in return. He shared his passion for the seas with his family by boating up and down BC's coastal waters at every opportunity.

Hearts are broken now. We won't have Ted. Those who knew him will soon share many a good time talking about the good times they had with Ted. Ted touched all that knew him. The sadness we should feel is for those that never had the opportunity to meet him. At the end, he remained a classy dignified gentleman garnering the affection of the wonderful healthcare providers that tended to his needs. In spite of his discomfort he never complained. He fought for every last breath. A friend to many, he was a great husband, father and provider for his wife and five children. Mike, Mark, Ann, Jane and Philip (Spouses Jill, Bob, Jonathan)

Rest in peace to an amazing man.

Join us for a reception to remember Ted on Dec 1st, 2017 at Royal Vancouver Yacht Club from 12:00pm to 3:00pm

Make every day count.