Theodore Raymond Austin III 1957 - 2007

Ted Austin photo
Theodore Raymond "Ted" Austin, III was born January 3, 1957, the son of Theodore Austin, Jr. and Rosella (Haberlock) Austin in Minot, ND. He was raised and educated in Minot and graduated from Minot High School in 1975. He then attended Minot State University.

Ted pursued a career in sales. He had worked for Construction Supply, Western Paint and Glass, and the Floor to Ceiling Store in Minot. In 1993, he moved to Helena, MT, where he was employed by Sierra Sales/Mid Continent Cabinetry. In 1996, Ted met Marsha Hammer, they have since spent their lives together.

Ted found great pleasure hunting and fishing amongst the majestic vastness of the Rocky Mountains.

Surviving family includes: wife, Marsha Hammer, Helena, MT; mother, Rose Smith, Minot; brothers,Bill Austin and Mark (Jerolyn) Austin, both of Minot; sisters, Debbie (Mike) Chappo, Minot, Cindy (Bryan) Olson, Berthold, and Paula (Mike) Cepero, Florida Keys, FL; and numerous nieces, Nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.

Ted was preceded in death by his father, Theodore Austin, Jr.; step-father, William Smith; paternal grandparents, Theodore and Frances Austin; maternal grandparents, Andrew and Lena Haberlock; and aunts and uncles.


Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Minot, ND.

Visitation: Thursday from Noon to 7 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.

Prayer Service: Thursday at 7 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.

Memorial Service: Monday, June 11, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Helena, MT.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Shriners Hospital for Children or to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Missoula, MT.

Officiant: Deacon Steve Streitz - St. Leo's Catholic Church, Minot

Special CD Music
"Amazing Grace"
"I Can Only Imagine" by Mercy Me
"Go Rest High On That Mountain" by Vince Gill

Honorary Bearers: The employees of Sierra Sales/Mid Continent Cabinetry and his many friends

Active Bearers: Bill Austin, Eric Austin, Mark Austin, Pat Murphy, Tom Spalding, Joshua Janssen


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