January 22nd – Update to this original post –
I just received a call from Lynda Hardee. Teddy Tedford passed away at 8:00 AM today January 22, 2018. Family was with her and they knew she heard them sing and recognized their voices. Lynda said she had everything planned. Teddy had been in Washington, IA for 28 years. She is to be cremated. Arrangements are not complete and a memorial service may be in May when the families can gathers. A follow up email will be sent when arrangements are complete. The director of the funeral home in Washington, IA who knew her well has already taken Teddy.
January 19 –
Jean, We have put aunt Teddy on hospice. We have been going thru her things and found this book. Do you have any idea who gave her this book. Or any thing about it.?
She received Christmas cards I read them to her she no longer knows anybody. She is the talk of the Nursing Home because she’s been a missionary for 30 years and professor for 10. They all respect her. We are all farmers just simple business people here.
I hope my sister and I can make a trip out east to visit you and talk of our dear Teddy this spring or summer. Thank you for staying involved in her life. We all think the world of her. Lynda
From Jean – Alberta (Teddy) Tedford was director of the School of Nursing at Tanta Hospital.
She also taught some classes at Schutz School. When mission staff had to leave Egypt she went to Iran and worked at a hospital in Tabriz.
Lynda Hardee, niece of Alberta Tedford sent this message. If anyone knows who the giver of the book pictured above may be they would appreciate you sharing that information.
The signature appears to be from Fran Sherkati.
A note from Charlotte Weaver-Gelzer –
Dear Jean,
I am so sorry to think of this loss in your own life—even accepting her freedom from the weight of age and pain, Teddy’s death drains color and detail from an important, long-lived friendship characterized by meaning and affection.
She taught biology at Schutz during my first year there—came once a week by train from Tanta. I remember her being able to command the full attention of everyone in the 10th grade (we were about 27 strong), an especially necessary strength for the boys in our class. She was not intimidated. I didn’t do very well in biology, but the class was memorable and while I didn’t look forward to it, I didn’t dread it, either.
You are on my mind and heart.
Love,
Charlotte