Ted Davis Sensei, R.I.P.
From the Canadian Iaido Association list:
"As you know, in early June, Ted had an operation to remove a tumour from his spine. This left him with minimal ability to use his legs. It turned out that this tumour was caused by a very aggressive cancer. After a month in hospital, he came home, where he was comfortable and happy. He worked hard to get more movement back into his legs, with some success.
But the cancer came back and he had to return to hospital. We knew that he had limited time left and brought him home after 10 days. He had two days at home, supported by me, Logan, his daughter, Jeannine, Logan¹s mother, and Sue, his sister.
Yesterday, Friday, he died.
Although Ted lived only 60 years, he lived it to the fullest and accomplished more than most people could imagine. He had a strong influence on the lives of a great many people. He was a teacher right to the end whether it be iaido, kendo, biology, philosophy, or just sharing his understanding of life as he knew it.
I cannot tell you how much I will miss him, as will all of you. But his spirit lives on in each of us, and each in our own way.
We will be holding a memorial service for him this month the date is not yet chosen but we will let you know. If you would like to send flowers, please wait till then so many people can enjoy them. We are also planning to set up a Ted Davis Biology Scholarship fund as an alternative to flowers. More later when the date is chosen.
Thank you for all your well wishes during the past few months. Ted received them all and was happy that so many of you cared so deeply.
Sincerely,
Colleen Kasting"
I only trained with him a few times. However, I found him to be a knowledgeable, friendly, and patient teacher. He knew many variations of technique. I remember that he was very supportive, and he gave me some very helpful instruction and examples of drills to do on my own.
"As you know, in early June, Ted had an operation to remove a tumour from his spine. This left him with minimal ability to use his legs. It turned out that this tumour was caused by a very aggressive cancer. After a month in hospital, he came home, where he was comfortable and happy. He worked hard to get more movement back into his legs, with some success.
But the cancer came back and he had to return to hospital. We knew that he had limited time left and brought him home after 10 days. He had two days at home, supported by me, Logan, his daughter, Jeannine, Logan¹s mother, and Sue, his sister.
Yesterday, Friday, he died.
Although Ted lived only 60 years, he lived it to the fullest and accomplished more than most people could imagine. He had a strong influence on the lives of a great many people. He was a teacher right to the end whether it be iaido, kendo, biology, philosophy, or just sharing his understanding of life as he knew it.
I cannot tell you how much I will miss him, as will all of you. But his spirit lives on in each of us, and each in our own way.
We will be holding a memorial service for him this month the date is not yet chosen but we will let you know. If you would like to send flowers, please wait till then so many people can enjoy them. We are also planning to set up a Ted Davis Biology Scholarship fund as an alternative to flowers. More later when the date is chosen.
Thank you for all your well wishes during the past few months. Ted received them all and was happy that so many of you cared so deeply.
Sincerely,
Colleen Kasting"
I only trained with him a few times. However, I found him to be a knowledgeable, friendly, and patient teacher. He knew many variations of technique. I remember that he was very supportive, and he gave me some very helpful instruction and examples of drills to do on my own.