Theodore Louis Burnell
December 31, 1943 — March 29, 2015
T heodore (Ted) Burnell was born December 31, 1943 in St. Joseph, Missouri; born the son of Theodore and Dorothy Burnell.
Ted was raised in Bremerton, Washington. After graduating from East Bremerton High School, he attended college and later served in the United States Air Force. In 1964, after relocating, Ted met and married Ella Porter of Portland, Oregon. Not only was Ted a devoted husband, and father of four, he was hard working and a great provider. He worked for Hyster Company for 18 years, and Freightliner for 22 years before retiring in 2005.
Mr. Burnell departed this life March 29 th 2015. He leaves to cherish his memory, his beloved wife, Ella; his son, Ronald; daughter, Cora; son, Stephen; son, Teddy; two wonderful brothers, Calvin and Carey (Bubba) Burnell; and loving sisters Dee Hall and Lois Thurman of Bremerton, Washington.
Now we must say goodbye and celebrate his life on this day and give glory to God for sending him to us.