Ted J. Bansen, 45

A gardener to the end

Ted J. Bansen, 45, of Blair, died Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Omaha.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church in Blair, with a vigil service at 7 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, also at the church. Interment will be in the Blair Cemetery.

Ted J. Bansen was born Oct. 7, 1965, in Fortuna, Calif., to Lloyd and Ann Bansen. He was a previous resident of Yamhill, Ore.

On May 8, 1990, he married Margie Miller in Blair. He loved his wife and children with all his heart and soul.

From 1993 until 2011, he lived south of Blair on Highway 75, and he recently moved into Blair.

He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus of Fort Calhoun; was a member of the Alternative Growers Group and the Nebraska Sustainable Agriculture Society.

Mr. Bansen loved and respected the land and, in fact, was an organic farmer and beekeeper, and also took care of the Dana College grounds.

He is survived by his wife, Margie; sons, Thomas and Christian; and daughter, Ellen, all of Blair; parents, Lloyd and Ann Bansen of Yamhill; brothers, Pete, of Ferndale, Calif., Don and Bob, both of Yamhill, and Jon, of Monmouth, Ore.; sisters, Lisa Bansen-Harp of Akron, Ohio, Kirsten Weigle of St. Michael, Minn., and Josie Severtson of Potsdam, N.Y.; 26 nieces and nephews.

Memorials are suggested to the family or St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.

Sievers-Sprick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

#2 Funeral Leaflet

In Loving Memory of Ted Jessen Bansen

Born October 7, 1965 Fortuna, California ~ Died September 16, 2011 Omaha, Nebraska

“Consider the lilies of the field. They neither toil nor spin…” Mt 6:27 Jesus’ words come to mind when reflecting on Ted’s life—except Ted loved to toil and spin. In this spirit we celebrate Ted Bansen’s life.

We delight in remembering Ted’s
-looking on all of creation as a gift
-sharing his knowledge and insights about nature and the outpouring of earth’s bounty
-taking time to smell the roses and herbs and new mown grass
-tasting and savoring the fruits of Earth
-tending the responsibilities given him and touching with care his work and the people in his life
-walking faithfully the Way and carrying his cross with dignity.

We love the Ted of
-Tommysberryfarm and goats to go
-free range chickens, the milk cow and Lou, the Great Pyrenees
-hay baling and organic farming
-grounds keeping and the bee keeper—he knew their secrets.

We delight in the Ted who
-exercised determination par excellence
-was a legacy student of Dana College
-gave tender care to Uncle Norman
-participated in the work of the Knights of Columbus
-served as cantor at St. John the Baptist in Ft. Calhoun, NE

We cherish the devoted Ted to his
-parents, Ann and Lloyd, and brothers & sisters, Pete, Don, Bob, Lisa, John, Kirsten, and Josie
-spouse, Margie Miller Bansen and children, Thomas, Ellen and Christian
-mother-in-law, Mary Miller
-extended family, coworkers and friends too many to name

Visitation and Vigil Service 4:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 20, 2011. Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church.

Mass of Resurrection 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 21, 2011 St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church. Celebrant: Fr. D. Mario Rapose. Music: “Lord of All Hopefulness”, “How Can I Keep from Singing”, “I Heard the Voice of Jesus Sing”. Ashley Hallberg, soloist. Molly Smith, organist.

Pallbearers: Pete Bansen, Jon Bansen, Don Bansen, Bob Bansen, Thomas Bansen, Christian Bansen, Brian Smith, Carl Raum

Inurnment: Private

Sievers-Sprick Funeral Home Fort Calhoun, NE

Honorary Pallbearers: Patrick Harmon, Mike Miller, Joe Miller, Dave Miller, Ellen Bansen, Paul Johnson, Toby McLaughlin, Chuck Caul

The gracious outpouring of multitudes who have supported and sustained us on this journey has deeply touched our hearts and we will be forever grateful. May you be blessed by God who is loving and compassionate. Peace to each.

Margie Bansen and Thomas, Ellen & Christian

~~~Obituary and funeral leaflet courtesy of Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska~~~

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